Maybe I'm a Pessimist

I don't mean to be... but I see a pattern here. First, I was quite worried the first plant would never set a pumpkin. Then before long I had three.

Now, the backup plant has a new vine growing out of its splinters which I can train to be a new main vine.

Also, Doug Adams, an experienced grower here in Georgia, writes: "In 2005 I planted a seed on July 23rd and got a 400 lb. one in Oct. So there is still time."

So today I'll turn my attention to stopping the attacks of Fluffy the Pumpkin Slayer. She must be stopped!