While dumping stuff in my compost and fighting off the mosquitoes today, I found these two little, softball-size guys already ripe in my compost pumpkin heap! They must the the remnant of a pie pumpkin I threw out there. I can't believe they were ready so early.
There were even more growing and starting to turn!
My mom was over and said, "Hey, look at this other vine they are different! Look at this BIG green one!"
See him? Me neither. I thought she was just being my crazy, 'ol Mom at first, :) then I moved a few Hosta leaves aside.
My Mom was right. There it was. There Mom, I said it, you were RIGHT.
It was so exciting, he's already the size of a basketball! There is something so gratifying about growing and then finding little surprises along the way. I am going to guess him as Orange halloween type.
And for some odd reason I think pumpkins are male?
And this one is from the Jarrdale seeds I planted on the other side of the yard. He's already like a volleyball. They are supposed to be blue-green and Cinderella looking. I can't wait to see how it turns out!
I think I am going to be selling some gourds...
Rizzo Pumpkin Farm doesn't sound very authentic, does it..? Now if I said Rizzo Pizza Factory...
Here's one last sneak peek of my big makeover coming Monday...
Have a great weekend~!
Jen
gorgeous pumpkins...I'm jealous. And you are such a tease about your big makeover! I can't wait to see it.
ReplyDeleteLittle surprises are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI am sooo ready for Fall!!
It has been so hot and dr yhere this Summer..wonder how our local pumpkins will fare???
I buy the Cinderella, Aussie Blues and Whites every year and they last forever!!! Can't wait to see yours!!! Home grown!!! How exciting!!! Are your girls excited??
Awww I love it! I wish I would have planted some, that is too cool!!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I love pumpkins. I always want to plant some and never do.
ReplyDeleteLove those pumpkins...I love growing surprises like this. Sea Witch
ReplyDeleteLove the pumpkins...looking forward to FALL and Cooler temperatures here!
ReplyDeleteI had the same thing in my compost pile last year but they were gourds! I loved them because they were all so whimsical and enchanting!
ReplyDeleteOh pumpkins. I long for that time of the year. Cool weather, pumpkins, fires etc~
ReplyDeleteBristol
Pumpkins are my favorite things ever. I am so jealous you them already!
ReplyDeletewhat the heck is that thing? in that last picture? I can't figure it out...
ReplyDeleteand that is so cool about your pumpkins!! Rizzo is perfect for a lot - but how about "charlie's pumpkins"
Gotta love those gorgeous little pumpkins! Wonderful surprise. Keep us posted on the green one...they are my favorites! Mumzie
ReplyDeleteI am throwing things with seeds out often and what do I get? Lots of maple trees all over the yard. Nothing fun like pumpkins.
ReplyDeleteIt was very hard to find white ones in my area. When I ask for blue people think I am crazy.
So your pumpkins are impressive, but in regards to your last pic, you are a tease girl!!! :-)
ReplyDeletewow, you will be more that ready for fall decorating with those babies. i didn't see the green one either.
ReplyDeleteWow, how cool is that? Finding pumpkins!That's better than finding Easter eggs! lol
ReplyDeleteCarol in GA