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South Bloomfield, Ohio

Kudos to Ron Wallace and his presentation at The OVGPG seminar on March 17. Great to see that Ron has the same addiction the rest of us do! Missed meeting his Dad, Dick, though.

Quinn Werner's presentation was also very informative. It gave me some ideas on how to align my plants in the patch.


The OVGPG did a wonderful job of organizing the presentations and kept things moving along. Great job guys!

3/18/2007 4:07:21 AM

Waitakere New Zealand

any chance to get a copy of the presentations ?

3/18/2007 4:47:47 AM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Fred,

No copies of the presentation, but there were some dvd's available for purchase($10.00) of how Ron Wallace grew the world record.

Post a request for availability here on the site. Someone with pertinent info will respond.

3/18/2007 9:40:17 AM

Ann Arbor, Mi

I have to agree, top notch seminar. Thanks to Ron for making the trip and sharing his information with us.

Quinn's presentation was great. He told me he was nervous. Quinn was very clear, easy to follow. I'd like to see him do more in years to come.

We had a record number of Michigan growers there, 6, although two are transplants from Ohio's finest. We are glad to have them living here, and are openly recruiting more.

Was a good time, Bob

3/18/2007 10:48:12 AM

Warwood

Dear Folks,
I just had to share this to feel content. Yesterday I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the OVGPG Seminar in Canfield, OH. Mr. Quinn Werner and Mr. Ron Wallace were present to speak and reviewed their growing techniques toward growing a fruit that surpasses the 1400 lb. & 1500 lb. mark. As I continued to listen and take notes my mind continued to wonder not so much on how they grew these behemoth pumpkins but more on the hard work and dedication they put into growing organizing, learning and sharing with others. These individuals are truly remarkable in their tireless work ethic and what they're willing to share with other growers that it took years and constant effort to obtain themselves. Their egos are very intact and are working on a level of sharing beyond their personal gain that many only hope to acquire. They're not in it for money, gain etc. I was impressed to hear how much they are willing to donate of their time, knowledge and monetary gains. Two true giants in the humanitarian and pumpkin world causes. Thank you both sincerely. Also thank the OVGPG staff (Alan Gibson, Tim Parks, Dave Stelts, Jerry Rose, Dale & Frank Lanterman and I'm sure I've missed some) for having them and all of us. Truly wonderful folks. Sincerely, Don Chambers

3/18/2007 10:53:21 AM

Sophia WV

I enjoyed the seminar alot was very informative and the growers there answered any and all questions.kept my attention all the way through.Thanks guys will definately be back again.
Robert

3/18/2007 12:15:46 PM

Rhode Island

The ohio valley boys know how to put on a first class event.

i hope my wife and i can make it to theIR summer cook out this year.

A great bunch of friends, one and all.

Pap

3/18/2007 7:59:49 PM

Ohio

I have to agree also the seminar was great and being a new grower a lot of info was given was hard to write it all down . Was able to talk to Ron for a while very down to earth guy he told me that he was going to grow long gourds this year I can't wait to hear how they do for him.I would also have liked to meet Pap by the slides sure looks like he knows how to have a good time. Want to say thanks all for sat. we had a great time.

3/19/2007 2:39:01 AM