#5: Oh My Gourd-ness
Access to fresh fruits and vegetables is an enormous privilege many of us are lucky to have. There is always so much on offer, and with import and export deals from around the world, we are often spoiled for choice. But there are some things you can’t get your hands on…

For some people, having access to delicious vegetables isn’t enough; instead, they want to grow the biggest vegetable. Steve Conolly has been growing large gourds for a long time, ever since visiting Topsfield Fair. Weighing in at 470.5 pounds, it is safe to say that that is one giant gourd.