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Frank AKA seasider posted an update 1 week, 2 days ago
Not a bad day here today (for November) a North Easterly blowing and raining on and off all day, went for a walk and got a bit wet but I was fed up of being indoors. My lettuce appears to be liking the weather. All we need now is the salad days to eat it.
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roll on those salad days, Frank 
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Oh dear Frank … better luck for tomorrow 
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Frank AKA seasider posted a new activity comment 1 week, 2 days ago
As Anne comments Allan too good to use.
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Frank AKA seasider posted a new activity comment 1 week, 2 days ago
Brilliant, I like the supports with the wheel, I am always looking for ways to grow veg etc. in a small area after having a big garden, but this for a garden in minuteur is something else, well done.
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Frank AKA seasider posted a new activity comment 1 week, 6 days ago
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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Frank AKA seasider added a Photo 2 weeks, 3 days ago
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Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Short Lupins. in the forum Gardening Questions 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Thank you both for your suggestions this is what I thought. Last year I had a lupin growing all bent (there is a photo on here somewhere) but that was a different plant, and it is growing fine this year so maybe this one will sort itself out. I shall have to wait and see.
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Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Short Lupins. in the forum Gardening Questions 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Sorry about the spelling errors but my new PC spells some words mixed up as shown, up to now I have been unable to find out why this is I have tried numerous searches and enquiries to Google but I have received no answer. This only happens on chrome no problem with MS edge.
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Frank AKA seasider started the topic Short Lupins. in the forum Gardening Questions 2 weeks, 4 days ago
One of my lupin plants is growing fine but the flower stems are very short, does anyone know why. All the other lupins are growing and flowering as normal
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Frank AKA seasider posted a new activity comment 2 weeks, 5 days ago
I wanted to try a tall growing variety so choose Alderman following advice from suggestions on here. First time I have tried them and they are growing very well. The photo is a few weeks ago I will post and update soon.
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Frank AKA seasider posted a new activity comment 2 weeks, 6 days ago
I am trying Alderman peas this year, not a lot of room but French beans did ok here last year so hope for the best
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Frank AKA seasider added a Photo 2 weeks, 6 days ago
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I am trying Alderman peas this year, not a lot of room but French beans did ok here last year so hope for the best
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I always plant Hurst Greenshaft and I got pods coming now.
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I wanted to try a tall growing variety so choose Alderman following advice from suggestions on here. First time I have tried them and they are growing very well. The photo is a few weeks ago I will post and update soon.
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Looking very good Frank
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Frank AKA seasider posted a new activity comment 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi Tubs I have been growing potatoes in containers for the last 5 years since I moved to a house with a small garden. I have learnt a lot about container growing in that time from this site. If you need any help there is loads of info on here in forums. I have got better at it each year. heres hoping for this year
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Frank AKA seasider posted a new activity comment 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Your right there Cilla, I am tempted now with a few Lady Christal. Might have to put some pots on dormer roof, wife would love that
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Frank AKA seasider posted a new activity comment 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi Cilla I am growing in containers, I will have more seeds than I have room for but I like to grow earlies and lates if poss. I can pass any spare on to a friend who has 2 allotments. I always get carried away at this time of year though.
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We all get carried away Frank, that’s half the fun
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Your right there Cilla, I am tempted now with a few Lady Christal. Might have to put some pots on dormer roof, wife would love that
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Frank AKA seasider posted an update 4 months, 3 weeks ago
I ordered my seed potatoes yesterday afternoon, Carolus and Jazzy, they were delivered royal mail this morning 11am can`t beat that for service. This is the first time I have bought from this company and the prices are good.
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Hi Frank I bought 10 Charlotte yesterday, no room for any more.
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Hi Cilla I am growing in containers, I will have more seeds than I have room for but I like to grow earlies and lates if poss. I can pass any spare on to a friend who has 2 allotments. I always get carried away at this time of year though.
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We all get carried away Frank, that’s half the fun
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Your right there Cilla, I am tempted now with a few Lady Christal. Might have to put some pots on dormer roof, wife would love that
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Hi Tubs I have been growing potatoes in containers for the last 5 years since I moved to a house with a small garden. I have learnt a lot about container growing in that time from this site. If you need any help there is loads of info on here in forums. I have got better at it each year. heres hoping for this year
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Frank AKA seasider posted an update 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Started the day off with blizzards and strong winds, luckily it soon cleared and its been sunny most of the day but really cold. down to freezing now. I bought my tom&cuc seeds yesterday while visiting Castle Howard garden centre, that was quite bracing up there. I will have to get organised in the G/H now it is a bit full of overwintering…[Read more]
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Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Growing from seed in the forum Gardening Questions 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Hi Jenny I will stick to standard compost, I too start most things in the heated propagator I find I get better results, I did try to propagate seeds in the past in a cold greenhouse but had a lot of failures that`s why I made mine. We have a local nursery that sells the same stuff as they use which is very good, I believe they have it made for…[Read more]
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Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Growing from seed in the forum Gardening Questions 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Allan,I too prefer the original busy lizzies,I think I will just get a packet of seeds and give them a try again.With regards to the compost I have always just used standard seed compost and its been fine, I just read somewhere on line about adding vermiculite that is why I asked the question I wondered if I was missing something but thanks to you…[Read more]
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Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Growing from seed in the forum Gardening Questions 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Thanks Allan
I understand what you mean,do you just use standard seed compost? My propagator has a heat cable under the sand and there is a polycarbonate cover to go on the top so I can keep the heat pretty even. I will get some pieces of glass or perspex and cover the seed trays as you suggest.Do you grow Busy Lizzies? some of the articles I…[Read more]
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Frank AKA seasider started the topic Growing from seed in the forum Gardening Questions 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Following last years failure with my Petunia and non stop Begonia seeds not germinating for some reason, even though the previous year they germinated fine,i am going to have another attempt this year. So is it best to use just plain seed compost as I did last year or is it better to incorporate some vermiculite to retain moisture.
Also I was…[Read more] - Load More
