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Connecticut, USA

Jim Ford has been growing pumpkins for 20 years and growing Dill's Atlantic Giants for 10. He has been growing competitively for 4 years. Jim's personal best is an 1121 grown in 2003 and weighed at Topsfield, MA. He is a member of the NHGPGA and BigPumpkins.com where his nickname is "bears". Jim is the Agricultural supervisor of a farm based ministry (HIS MANSION) helping young adults with life altering problems. He has incorporated growing AG's for fun and teaching.

Ponderings from the Pumpkin Patch is a new book for giant pumpkin growers everywhere. Jim details his experiences with our exciting hobby/sport from one of the hottest pumpkin growing locations on earth (the state of New Hampshire)!

- Not a how to book
- Based on personal experience growing pumpkins
- Filled with life lessons and spiritual analogies gleaned from the patch
- Written with the motivation of appreciation for the pumpkin community


How to Get a Copy of "Ponderings from the Pumpkin Patch"

Send a self addressed (10.5 x 7.5) and stamped enveloped ($1.50) to:

Jim Ford
PO Box 40
Hillsboro, NH 03244

(Limit: One per family)

Limited supply (might do a second printing if need to)
For international growers, please include $2.00 US for return postage.

8/30/2004 1:03:57 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Cool

8/30/2004 1:09:52 PM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

Great job, Jim! Look out for my envelope!

Martin

8/30/2004 3:23:12 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

nice!

8/30/2004 3:50:44 PM

Billerica,Massachusetts

Dang! forgot to grab one at the Cookout!

8/30/2004 4:08:27 PM

Webster, NY

Does it cost anymore then just the envelope and shipping?????

I'd like one.

8/30/2004 5:51:17 PM

Massillon, Ohio

that sounds really neat!

8/30/2004 9:33:24 PM

San Diego, Ca.

Good job Jim!

8/30/2004 11:54:46 PM

Mill Creek West by god Virginia

jim mine shall be in the mail tommorow!good job congrats!!!!!!!!!burrhead

8/31/2004 12:16:57 AM

Itzetown City

Hat off to Jim!
A kid of his 1121 is growing in my patch (last est 170 lbs). I also have a 756 plant, but (sorry) all fruits aborted at the stage of 6 inch diameter.
I´ll send an envelope soon.

8/31/2004 3:44:44 AM

New Hampshire

PONDERINGS FROM THE PUMPKIN PATCH was a product of my appreciation for the pumpkin community and my love for growing pumpkin and my faith. My desire is that you have this book and that you join me in my experiences in the patch. I have decided to offer this book for the taking for any one who wants one. I have adopted a “What ever you think it’s worth” policy to help to cover the cost of printing. Thanks for your interest in this book and hope you enjoy it. Jim Ford

8/31/2004 6:45:31 AM

New Hampshire

Just a note of clarification: Big Pumpkins, Ken or John is not responsible for distribution of the book. To make things simple, please follow the instructions on the first post to obtain a copy.

8/31/2004 8:40:56 AM

Barrington N.S. Canada

Jim,glad to see your book is now available save one for me.Do you want me to send you an envelope from Canada or just money.I love growing giant pumpkins but my greatest love is Jesus Christ my lord and saviour.Jim,congrats on your book.Your brother in Christ. John Porter

8/31/2004 11:06:58 AM

Wichita, KS

ditto seedsower. :-)

Jim, you have snail-mail!

8/31/2004 3:59:10 PM

Wichita, KS

Jim,

What size envelope should we use?

8/31/2004 4:00:00 PM

Montoursville, PA

This is real nice. My mail and support for your minstry is on the way.
Dwaine Gipe

9/4/2004 9:20:26 AM

Manchester, NH

Jim,
Just a note... After the picnic I read the whole book....!


Todd H
webmaster@nhgpga.org

9/6/2004 2:24:09 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Jim,

I got my copy in the mail today! Glancing it over, I can tell it will make a pleasant read. We do take the changes of season to heart don't we?

Thank you,

Steve

9/10/2004 1:23:01 PM

Vermont Green MTN State

Yup read the whole thing the night I got it. Good points. Now who is going to write another one????

9/10/2004 2:33:11 PM

Mill Creek West by god Virginia

im stillwaiting on my copy i sent envelope out hope i didnt send wrong envelopes to wrong place i sent bubbles out same day so i coulda made a mistake hope not im looking forward to reading it keith barrett burrhead

9/23/2004 4:45:43 AM

Illinois

Thanks Bears, I've been gardening for 10 years.I love being out in my garden working. It's about 60 X 90. I grew pumpkins this year. I had a couple 120 pounders. This gave me the itch for trying to grow a really big one, I like to experiment.
Thanks for the offer of the book, I'll send an envelope asap.
Thanks again
Brad

10/11/2004 10:18:05 AM

Atlanta, Georgia

I must say thanks to Jim for the book! It helped me out at a time when I really needed it!
I recommend it for all growers.
Michel

2/21/2005 3:06:52 AM

Montoursville, PA

Jim, Your book is a masterpiece. Thanks, for taking the time, to put another perspective into achievement, for others, to read. My wife and I wish, to help your clients discover the joys, of growing, by your teachings.

I look forward, to meeting you, at Niagara this Spring.

2/21/2005 9:56:31 AM