To Plant Pumpkin Seeds

 

That is my plan. However, all the talk about mounds and hills did not help me. So, I took to the internet. A mound keeps the seeds warm. Really? How? I read for a long time and came across a loophole in the mound/hill suggestion or, rather, rule. 

One person suggested that the Indians poked around with a stick loosening the soil. The planted seeds in the mound they dug up, it worked, they had pumpkins, and so everyone followed suit. I am going with this explanation. 

Several persons made the same observation I did--pumpkin patches are not full of hills. They are flat. So, my little pumpkin patch will be flat. 

I have the raised boxes in the back yard. I will have Tommy poke some seeds in the boxes. I have to be honest, any pumpkin that wants to grow will have to be determined. It is difficult for Tommy to get back there, and almost impossible for me. There is nothing upon which to sit. Remember, we have no back door. The door in the carport has steps straight down and against the utility room wall.  There may be nine inches between bottom step and the wall. There is no suggestion that will help except a back door or a stair lift. 

The pack of pumpkin seeds says "Jack O'Lantern. So, maybe that is what we will get--decoration for Halloween. 

I hear it is not yet pumpkin planting time. These were free seeds, so I have nothing to lose. I have boxes of dirt, so planting is the only answer...lol. 

Yesterday and today, we have spent too much energy picking up plants that have blown over or blown off the porch or ramp. So, I decided to put that energy into placing them where they will not blow with the wind. 

Has the wind been fierce where you live? 

Have you ever planted pumpkins? 

Have you ever planted pumpkins? 

Zucchini and Potato Casserole Recipe

 Casserole Recipe Here

While I have not tried this recipe, I put it here to save it. When I can get more zucchini, I will make this casserole. I think I would slice the zucchini a bit thicker and the potato thinner. I might alter the sauce. It is a video and has sound, so beware when you open it. 

The recipe certainly calls for a mandoline, but I am so terrified I will not use the one I bought years ago. Do you use a mandoline? Are you afraid of it? I have gloves that help prevent cuts, but I am still afraid.

Wednesday, the other pork butt came out of the crockpot and straight into the freezer--eight servings. Tommy picked the meat from fat. There was not much fat, so the rest is liquid turning solid in the crockpot. My friend picked up both bones and the fat for her dog. So, nothing went in trash. The liquid/fat in crockpot still sits. No, he said he removed the liquid.

The first pork butt was either eaten on Monday and Tuesday or frozen. I forgot what, but two packages of meat are thawing in the refrigerator. Tommy is afraid we will get too much meat in the freezer. He wants me to quit buying it...lol.  

Thursday, I will share my newly acquired seed packets with Lynda. Unfortunately, I only have two duplicates. I might even open the packets that I only have one in order to share those with her. Can I grow a pumpkin in a flower pot? 

We had ground beef for dinner. Tommy had sweet potato, and corn. I had slaw and corn. Since I bought two bags of cole slaw mix, the second bag will be made for Thursday or Friday night. We may want to finish the lettuce/salad mix first. 

Are you a fearless mandoline user?