Learn the secrets to growing GIANT pumpkins, from soil prep to harvest tips. Discover expert techniques for success and take home a tried, tested, and true GIANT variety seedling to start your own record-breaking pumpkin journey!

Meet Your Instructor: Scott Lehto

Scott Lehto is a Senior Scientist at Comprehensive Environmental Inc. and a competitive grower from Fitchburg, Massachusetts. With a focus on giant pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, and sunflowers, Scott combines his passion for soil science with hands-on expertise in fertility management and microbiology to excel in competitive growing. His dedication to optimizing soil and growing practices has made him a leading figure in New England’s competitive gardening scene.

In 2024, Scott’s son Alistair won the Youth Division at the Ridgefield, NH, weigh-off with an impressive 729-pound pumpkin, while Scott earned a blue ribbon for his personal best—a 1,156-pound pumpkin. Scott enjoys sharing his knowledge and inspiring others to explore the fascinating intersection of soil science and agriculture.

You can follow Scott on Instagram at SleepyHollowPumpkin

TICKET INFORMATION

$32.50 Member | $39.00 Adults (admission to the Garden is included)

$32.50 ELA Members

To register for a class:

• Log In/Create Account: Please log in or create an account. The Login / Create Account button is in the bar at the top of this screen.
• Choose Your Event: Return to the class you wish to attend.
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• Check Out: Add the class to your cart and check out. You must complete the check-out process to complete your registration. You will receive an email confirming the registration.
• Assistance: If you require assistance, please contact the Registrar at 508-869-6111 x 174 or email registrar@nebg.org.
• Refunds & Changes: Please note that we have recently changed our refund & cancelation policy.  You can read the complete policy here.

Construction Update: The Winter Garden is currently under renovation to improve accessibility and will remain closed until Spring 2025. All other gardens remain open.