It appears that Montanans are no different from the rest of the Pumpkin people.

Several of you have reported some difficulty in germinating your seeds. Hang in there, it is the toughest part. Waiting...checking your seeds in a zip-lock baggie twice a day...waiting...checking...wondering. I've gone 2 1/2 weeks before and the whole baggie was moldy and then it happened! I've started new seeds every weekend for the last 4 weeks. Some are up and taking charge of the greenhouse...some are still in the cooler with the heating pad.


If you've exhausted your seeds and patience, I've acquired some more seeds and can distribute them.

You have several options - you know the routine:

• Send me a self addressed, triple stamped, bubble pack and I will return it that same day.
• Pick up seed packets at the Ravalli County Fair Grounds Office between 8-4, Mon - Fri.
• Check out the Homestead Organics booth at the Hamilton Farmer's Market on Saturdays, 9-12.
• There may still be some packets at the EKO Compost office in Missoula.



Mail bubble Packs to: Giant Pumpkins, 835 Orchard Dr., Hamilton, MT 59840
Hang in there, it still is only MAY!!!We still have time to germinate our seeds.