Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 11 Entries. Wednesday, March 19 View Page Today I started the earliest sowing of watermelons that I have ever done. One of them will grow in a greenhouse. Many thanks to Benjamin McMillin for the seeds.   Friday, March 21 View Page After 40 hours.   Monday, March 24 View Page Despite the rapid germination of 309 McCaslin, it has problems with cotyledon leaves. The 222 McMillin looks great.   Wednesday, March 26 View Page A lot of snow has fallen since the warming. My apiary was covered with snow.   Saturday, March 29 View Page I planted watermelons today. Grafted on a bushel.   Saturday, March 29 View Page 309 McCasin   Sunday, March 30 View Page I've been making a greenhouse frame all week. It's almost done.   Sunday, March 30 View Page Today I launched the first batch of seeds. Such an early start is very risky, but if the weather does not let you down, then the result will be good. 418 McMillin and the rest of my seeds   Friday, April 4 View Page The watermelon fused with the pumpkin and began to grow. 222 McMillin.   Friday, April 4 View Page I launched the main batch of seeds.   Monday, April 7 View Page 418 McMillin looks great.