PuMPKiNS

I got an idea from May's issue of Family Fun Magazine to have a neighborhood pumpkin growing contest!! it seems like lately there have been a lot of new families moving in on our street and a lot of kids, so i thought this would be fun to do. i got most of the families on board....here is what we did:

1. we passed out a baggy of seeds to each housewith instructions on the back of what to do ie: plant in the front yard, plant in full sun, water...2. We gave a starting date, so that the growing would be even...no head starts! but you are allowed to use any type of potting soil, fertilizer, or "homemade remedies" you want.3. Blaine and me planting and watering our seeds...each baggy had 6 seeds, so we split ours up to try and grow two - one for Blaine and one for Ty (Blaine's idea)

the "contest" will go until mid October, then we will all pick our pumpkins and have a big Block Party! there will be all kind of prizes for the pumpkins because everyone is a winner of course! "Biggest Pumpkin", "Orangest Pumpkin", "Oddest Shaped Pumpkin?!". the details for that party are still being worked out, but it will sure be fun! we will keep our blog updated on our pumpkin growing adventures, and hey....if anyone knows any good growing secrets, send them our way because ROBINSONS ALWAYS WIN!!! i mean, we are good sports....but there is some fierce competition on this street! :) we are excited! HAPPY GROWING