@dandlyon
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dandlyon posted a new activity comment 9 hours, 35 minutes ago
No idea how this post ended in container growing
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dandlyon posted an update in the group
Container gardening 9 hours, 37 minutes agoMorning clickers, at last we have some sun shine
First blight alert yesterday so potatoes were sprayed .Runner bean leaves are a pale green, they took so long to germinate and with all the rain I think they need a Nitrogen boost. Will side dress with Nitro Chaulk, its quick acting-
No idea how this post ended in container growing
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Morning Tony, not to worry, you do grow your spuds in containers.
We had a blight alert a week or so ago but had constant rain at the time, so not a lot I could do. 
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… and you said 6 years ago Tony, that you grow quite a few veggies in containers
HAGD 
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dandlyon posted a new activity comment 1 day, 18 hours ago
length of water board pipe added to watering can helps when watering potatoes
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dandlyon posted an update 1 day, 18 hours ago
Despite rain and watering system the foliage on the potatoes is keeping the compost a bit too dry Watering potatoes is never easy how ever they are grown. An extension on the spout of the watering can does make it easier to get through the foliage-
length of water board pipe added to watering can helps when watering potatoes
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Tony, this reminds me to be sure that I water thoroughly and not just rely on the rainfall … as indeed the leaves are very thick indeed … so thanks for that
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Good work, Tony
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Such a simple, but very clever idea Tony.
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dandlyon posted a new activity comment 5 days ago
Micks latest compost addition, it smells evil
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dandlyon posted an update 5 days ago
Afternoon clickers, went to Micky p this morning with the spent hops. There was a terrible smell as we went through the gates, even with the van windows closed.. Micks latest compost addition-
Micks latest compost addition, it smells evil
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No comment, Tony
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Oooh YUCKYUCKYUCKMUCK!
I loathe hairy goat smell, and goat’s cheese and goat’s milk too No way would I put this in GGTardis.. .I would have to move house!!! 
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dandlyon posted an update 1 week ago
Morning clickers and its still raining. Most things on the plot seem to be just standing still waiting for some heat, yet the potatoes and tomatoes are romping away. Many people complaining of poor germination in various seeds. Have found myself runner beans have been slow starters
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Same here tony, very strange.
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Morning Tony
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Good morning Tony, Dixon and Jane … I too have similar germination/growing patterns … all romping except my beautiful runner beans. Only two have started growing so far and one other is just pushing out a root/shoot.
anyway, it has started bright here so far, so
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Found slow/poor pea
germination here!
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dandlyon posted a new activity comment 1 week ago
Growing some this year Alan
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dandlyon posted a new activity comment 1 week ago
could see the funny side of this later, glad I only bought a couple of large potatoes
.Picture taken in shop as I was going to ask my son to get a sack for us. He’s still laughing -
dandlyon posted a new activity comment 1 week ago
Hollow heart, main cause lack of or irregular watering and too much Nitrogen
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dandlyon posted an update 1 week ago
Evening clickers, still raining, felt silly going to water this morning but tomato needed a drink. Fancied some home made chips for lunch, as my own potatoes are not suitable yet for chips I bought a couple of large potatoes from the local veg shop. Potatoes peeled , deep fat fryer warming up I could taste the chips then disaster both…-
Hollow heart, main cause lack of or irregular watering and too much Nitrogen
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could see the funny side of this later, glad I only bought a couple of large potatoes
.Picture taken in shop as I was going to ask my son to get a sack for us. He’s still laughing -
Always keep some on standby in the freezer Tony,I never go for the really big ones ,when picking them up from a shop. Have you tried the Golden Wonder spuds, ? They are the best chippers I have found.
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Growing some this year Alan
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Tried some last year ,but couldn’t get hold of them this year,
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Oh Tony
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Oh beggars Tony, bet you swore,
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dandlyon posted an update 1 week, 1 day ago
Morning clickers, still light rain, yesterday was a rare day off from the allotment, it rained all day. Will have to visit today as the tomatoes and onions growing under cover will need water.
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Morning Tony. I’m hoping my friend is watering my greenhouse toms and cucs
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Morning Tony and Cilla
going to watch that shortly, Cilla. Watered toms and cukes yesterday, Tony. About to lose another courgette to slugs Have a good day
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dandlyon posted a new activity comment 1 week, 3 days ago
My computer has developed a stutter
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dandlyon posted an update 1 week, 3 days ago
Picasso main crop growing well now, rain water does a much better job than the water that flows from the tap. Have the ingredients ready for making Bordeaux mixture at the ready. No blight alerts yet-
Oh boy
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My computer has developed a stutter
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Really?
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yes that dreaded blight when it warms up, your potatoes looking healthy as usual though
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Those are well on Tony.
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Real watering, Tony
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dandlyon posted a new activity comment 1 week, 6 days ago
Food for the bees
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dandlyon posted an update 1 week, 6 days ago
Wet, wet wet, better than all the tap water, even the bees have their wellies on -
Food for the bees
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Oh my, those are gorgeous Tony, I do love foxgloves.
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Beautiful Bee food
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dandlyon posted a new activity comment 1 week, 6 days ago
Thanks John nice to see you back on clickers
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dandlyon posted an update 2 weeks ago
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Looking good Tony, all neat and tidy as usual, I suppose you are growing in your barrels as other years. I like the support system looks like it will work very well. I grow in tubs but not having the space I have to use canes and string but it works ok for me.
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Hi Tony,visited you on your allotment in 2012,looking as brilliant as ever!
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Thanks John nice to see you back on clickers
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dandlyon posted an update 2 weeks ago
Bumble bees have moved into our heap of grass cutting. Lots of pollinators , we have 3 bee hives on site already
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Sounds perfect, Tony
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Impeccably organised too
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Splendid Tony
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dandlyon posted a new activity comment 2 weeks ago
No bending and no digging beds 4feet wide can reach centre from either side
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Morning Tony, not to worry, you do grow your spuds in containers.
We had a blight alert a week or so ago but had constant rain at the time, so not a lot I could do. 
… and you said 6 years ago Tony, that you grow quite a few veggies in containers
HAGD 