Despite it being mid-August, I've already gotten a strong whiff of the upcoming Fall/Halloween season. Many stores have begun putting out their Fall gear, with some even having much of their Halloween items already on shelves. However, one of the biggest indicators that Halloween is on it's way comes in the form of our good friend Bolo, a gourd plant(s) that I started growing in my backyard about two seasons ago. During the last two Fall seasons, Bolo has given me and my slave woman a bounty of awesome gourds, but as you’ll soon see, this year things are certainly off to a very different start.
Here's a look at Bolo from exactly one year ago:
And below is Bolo right now. Same time of year but easily 80% bigger! I'm like mudda fuggin' Dr. Greenthumb and shit!
Based off past experience, Bolo will only get bigger, and chances are it will completely take over my entire home and eat me alive. And I'm okay with that, so long as it gifts me with many a gourd to decorate my house with this October.
Anyway, for those of you who would like to know more about the history of this beautiful creature (which is likely none of you), then click HERE for a look at Bolo past!
Honestly, all I did was toss a few out in the spot where our garden is now (sometime in the spring), and they just started growing the next fall. Since then they have returned every year, and with more variety and at a vastly larger size. I wish you luck, and I shall pass forth some of my magical green powers to help you on your path!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm gonna need it! Florida is like Pet Sematary... the ground is sour!
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