*******Update on identification *****

[MiHale]

https://www.democraticunderground.com/115910816

That was then this is now. First picture shows the compost pile where that little bugger popped up.
At least 5 free Acorn Squashes.



Yes it is an Acorn Squash




And found three more in a cluster, there is another hiding in the thicket.

[samnsara]

1. i live in the woods so any garbage food stuff is tossed over the hill to the deer and turkeys

..and hopefully i will get some volunteer plants down there someday.

[WheelWalker]

2. I do the same, with the same hope and expectation.

[MiHale]

3. Funny thing about this is...

We haven’t had an acorn squash for a couple of years when the compost pile is open. Usually get a couple late fall keep them till winter hits and have our Acorn Squash soup. Never grew any at this location.
I’m in Northern Michigan in the Mitten by the time it’s time for that soup the ground is frozen, pile is closed for the season. That is why the question of identification.

[wyn borkins]

4. Very Nice Imagery - Thanks For These! (nt)