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Illinois

I'm a newbie.I just joined the site today.I'm looking to grow big pumpkins for my son.We live in Illinois,south of Chicago.Is there anyone out there thats close to us.We need a mentor.

10/28/2007 9:06:48 PM

San Jose garysand@pacbell.net

Welcome to the site/insanity

Read a lot....read diaries, read all the message boards, order the books how to grow world class pumpkins, 1-2&3

There are many folks ready and willing to help, with advice, & seeds.

In about a month on the seed exchange board you will be able to pick up all the great seeds you could ever need, all for the cost of a S.A.S.B.=SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED BUBBLE PACK

Welcome

Gary

10/28/2007 11:54:40 PM

Griffith, In

welcome brownthumb, we grow in north west indiana. we're about 3 miles off of 80-94 at the cline ave. exit, in griffith. we have a giant pumpkin display, and if you want seed, come out to see us sometime this week. address is 917 e.miller st. ask for john, and he'll give you seed and tips to start growing.

10/29/2007 1:37:31 AM

addison Il

Hello brownthumb and welcome to this great site and this sport we called growing big LOL.We have many growers from IL and some such as me are on this site.First things first get signed up for our IGPGA thats Illnois giant pumpkin growers association we have great seed give aways,meetings,awesome growers and of course the weigh off in early Oct. Not only will you meet tons of great growers best of all if you join up you will get to meet everyone from IL and have your pick at the best mentors nearby you.If you have questions regarding anything orange The best place to ask is right here. There are tons of fantastic growers on this site that can give you worthy advice as well as friendship.The open chat is also a good way to get to know everyone so stop on in and just say Hi you wont lack for friendly pumpkin talk. Welcome to The world of growing giant pumpkins and I hope you and your son grow big this next spring.

10/30/2007 11:51:16 PM