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Montoursville, PA

World Class Pumpkins IV???? What's the available date?

11/10/2005 12:02:41 PM

Omaha, NE (N41-15-42 )

I think next summer sometime.

11/10/2005 12:04:06 PM

Montoursville, PA

Thanks........guess my 05 Christmas order will have to go another direction.

11/10/2005 12:21:24 PM

Aloha, Oregon

what theres a IV "fourth" book.?
WOW

11/10/2005 2:36:25 PM

Rhode Island

i dont know what else could be written about thats not already out there?

11/10/2005 10:45:31 PM

Omaha, NE (N41-15-42 )

Here's a link to information about the new book on Don's website:

http://www.giantpumpkin.com/next_book.html

11/11/2005 12:36:16 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Just another heavy hitter list maybe? If you take that section out of II and III all's you're left with is a pamphlet

11/11/2005 1:03:23 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

I couldn't imagine trying to pick more heavy hitters after the last couple of years. So many possibilities now.

11/11/2005 2:01:18 PM

Bristol, ME ([email protected])

I learned my lesson long ago about staying out of, or contributing to any discussions on this board that pertain to a subject where there are diverse views. However, I will make an exception here. The majority of folks on this board as well as those growers who do not frequent this site, own at least on of Don's books. I would venture that 95% of those who own the books have enjoyed them in some way. If a new grower can't find anything useful in Book II then they need to go back and read it a few hundred more times. Just because a book is not written like a textbook does not make it any less a valuable resource. Each book has brought forth new information that has not been coveredin previous volumes. The reason for volume III and IV coming out so close together, in my eyes, is that methods and innovation has progressed in this game so fast in the past 4 years. The new book is supposed to be on the organic approach. How much do you hear about this type of method today, yet there is nothing of any depth about it in the previous publications. Bottom line is that HTGWCGP is a compendium of valuable information for the new and seasoned grower and a tremendous avenue to expose the public at large as to what we do and how much we put into these orbs of mushy meat. If you don't enjoy them, don't by them, but do not jump to conclusions on the value of existing or forthcoming volumes. Don has given us a tool, a reference guide and a keepsake in every book. When we're all old and sitting in our recliner blowing spitbubbles someday, we can look through the books and reflect on how much fun we had, what great people we have met and be thankful for Don's talent.

11/11/2005 3:25:41 PM

Garden

A well thought out post

11/11/2005 3:35:23 PM

Knopp, Germany

Bill, my friend, many thanks. How the years have passed since we first chatted.

11/11/2005 4:03:12 PM

So. Maine

And I remember just a FEW short years ago when Don came to one of our winter dinner meetings in Mass. to rubb elbows with the New England growers to expand his knowledge of giants to write his first book. What a great move THAT was for all of us.

Al

11/11/2005 10:09:00 PM

[email protected]

Interest >>>>> Hobby >>>>> Passion >>>>> Lifestyle

Where does the grower find him/herself on the "interest curve"?

11/12/2005 7:25:21 AM

Rhode Island

ill will agree ,and have said many times, that the pumpkin growing community at large would never be where it is today had it not been for don l and howard dills books on the subject
before that getting valuable information was like swatting flies in december.
i guess im just all read out ,and would rather grow with what i know, while having some fun sharing my cartoon drawings on the subject

dick

11/13/2005 2:15:59 AM

Syracuse, NY

give 'em hell, Stunner!
i look forward to any and every
new addition to every series
of pumpkin-growing information,
such as Don's books and the Joel Holland
yearly videos and seeds. y'all do the same,
and enjoy what's available---eric

11/13/2005 2:39:02 AM

Windsor Maine

Heh~heh! ( i saw Stunner's punkin's along with the other MEPGO punkin's ( AL's and Ron's.. at the Windsor fair here last fall (Aug 04)!w0w!
((ThAt was the spArK* that germed the seed in my brAin- thinKing- "HeY! I'd Like to try thAt! I'd LOve to try and grow one of those!"...
Then, found and ordered Dons Trilogy-27 Feb 05(OCP-hAd to have em all!) bein' bitten bAddd`` (or g000d! depending on yer perspective! heh~heh!..ordered some of Don's seeds- (killer-crosses!) at the same time...along w/ measure tapes...
then, found and joined the BP.com & mainepumpkins.com- MEPGO site on ApriL F00Ls dAy! heh~heh!

Grew Don's 371.8(est) to a record breAKing 1114 and his 551.1(est) to an 1000.4 first yeAr! whewW* ( i still havent recovered fully from it all- made fer one wild ride!

And surely couldnt have done it without Don's Trilogy of books, his seeds and all the help so freely given here on this site and mepgo's site and members alike..(srry- too many to try and list~ ((thAnks-YoU ALL agAin!))

oH! and icing on the cake to all this was getting to meet Don and have our punkin's parked next to each other's at the Topsfield!

AnYwAys~ vRRy much Looking forward to his next book~ also cant wait fer next yr as, LAngevin's still in the patch-line-up agAin!
Thks & tAke cAres all~ TLISH
ps: ( i feel like a mini walking LAngevin billboard right now! heh~heh!

11/13/2005 8:51:31 AM

Minnesota([email protected])

Tom,
Congratulations on a great first year!
I also look forward to another book from Don. If I learn something new, great. If not, I hope there are a lot of pictures:-)

11/13/2005 11:20:18 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

All,
For the record I do have the books and I still read thru them more days than not. My criticism for a certain aspect of the books does not reflect the fact that I find them both useful and enjoyable to read. I will certainly be purchasing IV when it comes out.

The question is, in this day and age, will there be a need for a heavy hitter section in IV considering how many of you all have accomplished so much.

It will be interesting to see how Don approaches it. If he reads these posts, I hope he can appreciate some constructive criticism. If everyone tells you your work is just absolutely perfect, then you'll never get any better. Good thing no one's ever said that about my pumpkin patch :-D

11/13/2005 12:15:59 PM

Montoursville, PA

I'm old, sit in a recliner and attempt, to blow spitbubbles. Having difficulty with lack, of spit. Maybe his new book will cover this much needed and neccessary information. :)

11/14/2005 4:22:32 PM

Flowery Branch, Georgia

Mr. Gipe:

Check the pgpga web site, it lists your long gourds,
congratulations.

Bob Attaway

11/22/2005 5:55:15 PM