Bob Hobden wrote:
"sam" wrote
So there you are, Katie.
Now, next daft question, please.

Not seen you here before Sam, perhaps you would like to introduce yourself.

Katie, it was not a daft question for a learner, some of us realise not all
had the opportunity or inclination to learn gardening as a child from an
experienced gardener and grow up growing things.


Sorry if I offended Katie.

Bob, I was using Katie's own words.

"sam" wrote after Bob Hobden wrote:
"sam" wrote
So there you are, Katie.
Now, next daft question, please.

Not seen you here before Sam, perhaps you would like to introduce
yourself.

Katie, it was not a daft question for a learner, some of us realise not
all had the opportunity or inclination to learn gardening as a child from
an experienced gardener and grow up growing things.


Sorry if I offended Katie.

Bob, I was using Katie's own words.

Ah, misunderstanding then. It happens, no offence intended.

--
Regards
Bob Hobden
17mls W. of London.UK

"David Rance" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 4 Aug 2006, Bob Hobden wrote:

In the days of poverty allotment gardening many gardeners used to cut
their
seed potatoes into bits, with a sprout on each, and plant them.

Some still do! ;-)

Like me!

Alan

Mikey wrote:
I always find the accidental ones give the biggest crops... compared to
the ones I care for lovingly, loads of compost in the trench, earthing
up, watering etc. etc.

I've noticed this: I supsect that, being waiting in the soil, they can
get a head start if the conditions are favourable in advance of you
having time to plant seed potatos. It's not a relaible phenomenon