Get a load of this. I had to stand all the way across the alley, almost had to climb the neighbor's fence, to get this monstrosity in the frame. This started as a few sprouts that volunteered in the compost pile. The next thing I know, they're taking over the fence, the garage, half the alley... Cars have to drive around this behemoth!
Here's a close up of two different gourds growing together. On the left is a pumpkin (90% sure on that- it could still be a spaghetti squash), on the right is an immature acorn squash. In the front/middle of the frame is one of the fronds that are close to the size of trash can lids.
This is a Hubbard volunteer, I believe. I don't recall the longitudinal stripes, but my memory isn't specific on these. In any case, this thing is about the size of a foot ball.
This is a photo for perspective. That little white spot at the bottom is my size 12 shoe. These fronds are almost knee high and could possibly serve as an alternative roofing material in a pinch.
Here's the other side of the fence with the clematis on it. The pumpkin hanging there is larger than some of the water melons we bought this summer. Notice the tiny one in the upper right hand corner. I'm sure that will get pollinated (the bees were scarce earlier in the season but have been making up for lost time just lately) and then perhaps my fence will collapse. Rest assured that I will post pictures of
that if it happens!
Get a load of this. I had to stand all the way across the alley, almost had to climb the neighbor's fence, to get this monstrosity in the frame. This started as a few sprouts that volunteered in the compost pile. The next thing I know, they're taking over the fence, the garage, half the alley... Cars have to drive around this behemoth!
Here's a close up of two different gourds growing together. On the left is a pumpkin (90% sure on that- it could still be a spaghetti squash), on the right is an immature acorn squash. In the front/middle of the frame is one of the fronds that are close to the size of trash can lids.
This is a Hubbard volunteer, I believe. I don't recall the longitudinal stripes, but my memory isn't specific on these. In any case, this thing is about the size of a foot ball.
This is a photo for perspective. That little white spot at the bottom is my size 12 shoe. These fronds are almost knee high and could possibly serve as an alternative roofing material in a pinch.
Here's the other side of the fence with the clematis on it. The pumpkin hanging there is larger than some of the water melons we bought this summer. Notice the tiny one in the upper right hand corner. I'm sure that will get pollinated (the bees were scarce earlier in the season but have been making up for lost time just lately) and then perhaps my fence will collapse. Rest assured that I will post pictures of that if it happens!
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I'm using compost next year!
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