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Little Suamico WI, usa

I'm having a very crappy fall,winter! To most gardening is a way of life, but when you are hit with the news that a parent, or child or wife/ husband have cancer, being in the garden is the last thing on my mind. In Sept. My pap's was diagnosed with pancriatic Cancer. He is a strong fighter but all my extra rescources are going towards his fight which includes time and $$$. I would give up growing Giants to have my dad and 2015 might be a year where I might take off of growing the big ones. Don't have the $ for seeds or fert. I'm not looking for handouts but just stating how ones love for life can quickly overrun anything you hold dear to you!

11/28/2014 4:42:04 PM

East Jordan, MI

Sorry to hear about your dad.
Prayers for you and your family.

11/28/2014 7:27:34 PM

stoughton WI

sorry to hear about your dad, be strong, he will beat this. if you do grow, and there is anything I can help you out with don't hesitate to call or email me. our prayers are with you and your family..

11/28/2014 8:04:20 PM

Muddy Waters

Cancer is horrible took my father and grandfather before the age of 50.If you need to talk call me anytime.Prayers for you and your family.

11/28/2014 8:27:48 PM

Bottom of ohio

Sorry to hear. Roundhead

11/28/2014 8:45:43 PM

anytown U.S,A,

Very sorry to hear that. he will be in our prayers

11/28/2014 8:53:13 PM

Gays Mills, Wisconsin

Sorry to hear this. Family first. Be strong.

11/28/2014 9:05:26 PM

Paradise Mountain, New York

Be strong, be positive. Lost my Dad from cancer, but he fought it for eighteen years. Family support and good doctors mean the most. You will be in our prayers.....

11/28/2014 9:31:51 PM

norway , maine

Sorry to hear Roundhead...cancer is in my family as well and it sucks ...family first and keep your head up

11/28/2014 9:32:21 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

Cancer hits a lot of families. I never knew one grandmother; cancer took her before I was born. You have your priority straight. I'm praying that your pap makes a full recovery.

11/28/2014 10:42:51 PM

Nottingham, UK

I understand what you are saying Roundhead.

I love growing pumpkins and am happy and at peace when I get the time to do so. However, if the important things in your life are not all in place (health, family, relationships etc etc) then the joy of growing just isn't there/valued.

Take care of the important things then growing is just the iceing.

Prayers go out for your dad!

11/29/2014 8:50:04 AM

Upa Creek, MO

Sorry to hear, I wish the best for him.

Obtain free seeds, and let the soil do the work. Don't worry about the ferts. You might not grow a record, but vine burying is free and a well rooted plant alone will yield some big ones.

11/29/2014 11:11:25 AM

Little Suamico WI, usa

Thanks all for the replies

11/29/2014 2:46:06 PM

Cameron

Sorry to hear that. All the best.

12/1/2014 8:50:49 AM

Bethlehem CT

Hi Roundhead79 I am sorry to hear about your father. Being out in the garden can be very therapeutic. I recommend growing next year. It doesn't have to be Atlantic giants or anything else for competition. You just need something to get your mind distracted. Engaging in a hobby of some sort will do wonders for you.

12/1/2014 10:12:49 AM

Perry Iowa USA

My prayers are for your pap and all your family-I guess you give him the support and love you can and as far as the pumpkins you just see how things play out.Let your friends and family support you too.

12/1/2014 11:59:36 AM