Debut of Taiwan pumpkin (台灣南瓜) in the garden

5/7/2013

We watch the weather forecast for planting in the garden the way Ike did for the D-Day landing; both are strategic plannings.  Ike was worried about the weather for D-Day 21 months before the event; he wrote to Patton on September 5, 1942, “I am searching the army to find the most capable chaplain to assure a fairly decent break in the weather when the big day comes.”

Planting after Memorial Day would be safe in Western Pennsylvania.  We’ve been watching the long term weather forecast and noticed that temperature would be above 40ºF during the month of May.  Our Taiwan pumpkin (台灣南瓜) has been venturing out to the garden one by one.

We let them stay outside day and night for a few days before actual moving out; they appeared very happy and healthy as they thought they’re outdoor camping (露營) overnight.

Some of the photos showing when they're babies and toddlers; how fast they grew!

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