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Monday, August 17, 2009
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pumpkinJesus
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The bottom of New Jersey
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The stem of the pumpkin still doesn't look so great, so I am taking a bit of advice from my wife and trying a baking soda paste on it. The stem is also covered now to keep it as dry as possible. If the forecast for tomorrow is correct it'll be five days in a row without rain, so now is the time to get this sucker healed or it could still be curtains for Trixie. The plant also lost another section of a side vine today containing about seven leaves. One single leaf was suddenly wilting badly today and when I uncovered the vine below it, the mush had set in already so I lopped off the bad part. The rest of this season is all about keeping as many vines and roots healthy for as long as you possibly can. All the while the forces of nature are lining up against the plant to complete the cycle of life. The Longwood Gardens weigh off isn't until October 17th this year, 60 days from now. I've got my work cut out for me...............
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