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Garden Like a Giant Pumpkin Grower
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to grow something bigger than yourself? Literally?! On this week’s episode of Garden Like, Kelsey nerds out with competitive giant pumpkin grower Amy Turnbull. Amy has been involved with the Pacific Northwest Giant Pumpkin Growers for years and grows giant pumpkins organically on a tiny urban plot: less than 500 square feet (~46 square meters), compared to the typical 1,000 to 2,000 (~90-185 square meters). She guides us through the rewarding journey of growing a giant pumpkin, from soil biology and seed genetics to what to do if a pumpkin cracks! In this episode: Soil: Amy recommends starting here, with a plan for your pumpkin’s soil before you…