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Parker, Co

We just got home from the california growers meeting in elk grove. Wow! it was a great day, the sun was shining, and so were the growers! thanks to all the growers that contributed seeds for our seed table, auction and seed raffle. the meeting was a success! close to 150 growers attended this year. many new faces and some veteran growers showed that we haven't seen for many a year (like chris anderson!). thanks again to all the groups that traded seeds with us and all the growers that contributed seeds. The Parks and Rec dept of Elk Grove did a great job of organizing the event. we are all full of enthusiasm now. ready for Spring......

2/9/2008 9:36:15 PM

Back Yard

Yes, it was a real good time!!

2/9/2008 9:46:58 PM

Danville, CA (petman2@yahoo.com)

Was a great time and a huge turnout! Spring is right around the corner...hurray!

2/9/2008 11:26:44 PM

Yuba City, Ca.

I had fun! Lots of great info, people and Everyone that had a hand in making the event possible did a super job. Smiles and awesome seeds were had by everyone. :)

2/9/2008 11:30:58 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

HOLY WOW...150 in attendance!!!! Sound like a W. Coast Niagara!!!! Peace, Wayne

2/10/2008 12:54:32 AM

Elk Grove,Ca USA

Pete
Thanks and nice job, I know it was a job. I owe you a beer in Niagara, cheers

2/10/2008 1:28:14 AM

NILES , CALIF

That was my first growers meeting,impressive,
alot of growers there,wish I could of talked to all of them.

2/10/2008 7:59:23 AM

Santa Rosa California

great meeting seeds where great

2/10/2008 11:28:46 AM

porterville, calif.

Was a really great meeting. Place was almost full. Picked up a few more great seeds. This should make my task alittle easier on what to plant. Ha!! Pete was was great in expoisng some of his secrets to growing great pumpkins. Had a great time.

2/10/2008 1:24:30 PM

Monrovia, CA

I had ALOT of fun too!! Pete was great...and I really would like to make it up there for the Elk Grove Harvest Festival..those folks do an awsome job! The buffet lunch was VERY good and the attendees were just fantastic! Cindy, thankyou for all you do for us!! I can't wait to try some of these new seeds!

2/10/2008 2:40:43 PM

Monrovia, CA

BTW, I Knew I should have recognized that face...it WAS Chris Anderson!! Many a time have I read Don Langevin's account of his record pumpkin grown here in Southern California. Chris, you are one of my pumpkin heroes for proving that one can grow a giant this far south!! I wish my brain was functioning fully yestarday...I would have introduced myself and thanked you for showing us the way! Kudos!

2/10/2008 3:41:08 PM

Santa Rosa, CA.

Pete gave a great presentation and answered a lot of questions. I know some hard work must have been done by quite a few people to have such a well run meeting. The seed table was full of quality seeds,the food was delicious,and the prizes came fast and often. Thanks to all who helped put it together. Good times.

2/10/2008 7:48:55 PM

Napa Valley, CA

Autumn..... don't feel bad about not having recognized Chris Andersen. I have known him since the 90's. I haven't seen him in several years and barely recognized him with his recent goatee.

Welcome back Chris........with you growing again we will all be looking over our shouders.....best of luck bud......geo.

2/10/2008 8:14:45 PM