I grew this pumpkin in my friend’s backyard without him knowing. Later, I turned it into a pie and even gave my cat some of the pre-pie puree. What do you think?
Hari said:
Wish I had a friend who’d surprise me with their gardening projects!
It wasn’t hard to get him involved. I gave him a small houseplant clipping, and he got hooked. Turns out his backyard had a forgotten garden plot, so we started a whole setup together.
BlakeTaylor said:
Why do you look so sad in the picture?
The sun was right in my eyes at that moment.
BlakeTaylor said:
Why do you look so sad in the picture?
The sun was right in my eyes at that moment.
Lol, you look like someone forced you to harvest it at gunpoint. But the pumpkin is impressive!
@Jules
Nah, he’s crying because he had to say goodbye to his pumpkin child 
@Jules
Honestly, kinda true lol.
BlakeTaylor said:
Why do you look so sad in the picture?
The sun was right in my eyes at that moment.
Maybe those are tears of joy from a great harvest.
@Tatum
Could be that too!
BlakeTaylor said:
Why do you look so sad in the picture?
The sun was right in my eyes at that moment.
Hey, buddy, the sun is just doing its job. It’s not all bad!
BlakeTaylor said:
Why do you look so sad in the picture?
The sun was right in my eyes at that moment.
This is hilarious, but the pumpkin itself is super cute.
BlakeTaylor said:
Why do you look so sad in the picture?
The sun was right in my eyes at that moment.
Poor guy, the sun can be cruel sometimes 
(jk!)
BlakeTaylor said:
Why do you look so sad in the picture?
Because bringing it into the world was tough work.
BlakeTaylor said:
Why do you look so sad in the picture?
Lol, ‘I’m traumatized by my own achievement!’
BlakeTaylor said:
Why do you look so sad in the picture?
Don’t worry, that expression will fade… you just gave birth to a pumpkin!
BlakeTaylor said:
Why do you look so sad in the picture?
Could it be tears of joy?
BlakeTaylor said:
Why do you look so sad in the picture?
Maybe he’s upset because now he has to eat pumpkin… and he even gave some to the cat! Great job on growing it though, it’s huge.
Wish I had a friend who’d surprise me with their gardening projects!
@Ash
That’s awesome! How long did it take for your pumpkin to turn orange? Mine is taking forever, but I live in a desert so no frost.
Hari said:
@Ash
That’s awesome! How long did it take for your pumpkin to turn orange? Mine is taking forever, but I live in a desert so no frost.
Not entirely sure. I planted it mid-spring, and we harvested it late September. That’s in a zone 6b if that helps.
@Ash
Thanks! Good info, and awesome job again.