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Rhode Island

good growers may live closer to you then you think?

many new growers get discouraged after a season or two of little or now results and they give up. dont be one of them.

if you want help or am interested in visiting a good grower why not post below with your real name, an email addy or phone number? some type of contact info?

you may be surprised how close a good grower willing to help might be to you.

3/2/2010 10:10:46 AM

Hunter433@aol.com NEW YORK

would love to find a grower close this is zap email hunter433@aol.com im in norwich ny 13815 could use what ever help i can get been reading books thats it thank youfor any help i can get

3/2/2010 10:44:14 AM

Western NY

zap - you're halfway between Dave Clements and John Elliott. I'm not sure if Dave reads these this site, but i've emailed John for you.

3/2/2010 12:44:30 PM

Hunter433@aol.com NEW YORK

thanks andy w you know what towns there in

3/2/2010 2:55:06 PM

North East, Pa

I would love to find someone in my area that could help me. This is going to be my first year and I have read every book out there on growing giant pumpkins but talking with someone would help. My name is Paul Reinken, I live In Warren/Erie PA, Preinken@cityofwarrenpa.gov. 814-602-8925. Thanks

3/2/2010 5:08:12 PM

Western NY

John is over in New Berlin, Dave in Willet. my email to John bounced, i'll check with the other guys to see if they have a new one.

3/2/2010 8:21:43 PM

I live about 10 mins from Gettysburg PA in Fairfield PA.
E-mail is martin11.

martin11

3/3/2010 9:27:12 AM

Hunter433@aol.com NEW YORK

new berlin would be great about 10 miles to 12 miles im real close to south new berlin 5 min thanks andy my number is 607-859-2348 my cell # is 646-339-3723 my name is john to

3/3/2010 9:29:05 AM

Marion, Wisconsin

This will be my first year growing also. I have been researching on the internet and reading books so far. I would appreciate having someone with some hands on knowledge to show me the ropes. I live in Marion, WI 54950 about an hour west of GreenBay.

3/3/2010 8:58:46 PM

Matt send me an email

danunorth@verizon.net

3/3/2010 9:01:35 PM

Wisconsin

This is my second growing season. I grow around Fond du Lac WI. But go to school in Milwaukee. If anyone is willing to give me guidance, let me know.

Bob

3/3/2010 9:35:42 PM

Adams County

just might be one of the best post yet. Nice job Pap

3/3/2010 10:04:15 PM

Colorado Springs.Co

Close second. The best post by far is Eddyz goes to Loews. I still laugh when I think of that one.

3/3/2010 11:33:47 PM

Bob,,

see my post and email?

3/4/2010 7:11:22 AM

Crossett Arkansas

Matt and Bob you two need to hook up with unkadan! He will help y'all with all your questions. Even if you think your question is dumb, ask him anyway. Dans the Man !!

3/4/2010 10:16:41 AM

NILES , CALIF

How about an interest of good growers that would be willing to help new growers in your area?
Maybe they can respond on this link.

3/4/2010 10:45:02 AM

Bristol R.I. USA

Good question...Finding a mentor is a good choice. Plenty of little and big things to find out from a seasoned grower. All the in's and Outs of the hobby. getting in contact with one certainly would be a good choice for anyone. Helps with motivation and friendly competition and comradere. In a few Years watch out for the Good O'l boys of Bristol....lol.....

3/4/2010 12:53:27 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Pap rocks, again!!! This guy never ceases to amaze me!!! He always seems to be coming up w/ ways for folks to do better!!! Kudo's to Pap!!! Peace, Wayne
PS...Shaker, you got a link to EddyZ goes to Lowes??? LOL

3/5/2010 12:15:37 AM

Crossett Arkansas

heres the link wayne http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=13&p=327622

3/5/2010 1:12:30 AM

Rhode Island

thanks for the kind remarks wayne.

to me the pumpkin has been a source of excitment for adults and children alike for many generations.

you would be hard pressed to fing a more exciting up close experience once you have seen giant pumpkins growing in a field.

thats what got me hooked back in 1989. seeing all of ray watermans giant pumpkins growing in a field beside a country road

unfortunately back then information was not as easy to get as it is today. it took many years to learn what growers can now learn in a few days of research.... pap

3/5/2010 8:13:07 AM

Salinas, Ca

I'm more than happy to help someone. Perhaps we can start a thread for this as suggested.

If you reside in California - Monterey County - go to my 2009 diary and send me an email. Also, if you're from out of the area and do not have anyone growing around you and want to come by the patch during the season to see how I do things that would be great too.

3/5/2010 9:52:27 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

bigpumpa, your location says Northeast PA however I believe Warren is in Northwest PA? Either way I am here for any PA growers that may need some help. email me anytime.

eastparkrider@yahoo.com

Jim Gerhardt

3/6/2010 12:33:58 PM

West Chazy,N.Y.

I have a mentor but lives half way across the country!
I watch and listen to everything he does,and he doesn't even know it. And no I'm not stalking either!!!!

3/19/2010 12:09:31 PM