Well, at least if they're in rubbish bags you know that the neighbours don't want them ... I'd still ask tho' ... it's just neighbourly and I feel it's the right thing to do.
Technically this is true but I'd love to see that conversation with your neighbour. Mine think I'm crazy enough without me asking if I can raid their bins
It's the same for taking things out of skips though. I know someone who was thrilled that he'd found a big heavy duty canvas tarp that was being thrown away in a skip. He was less thrilled when I pointed out that he'd nicked the cover they put on the skip to stop things blowing away. There's always another side of the story to consider.
If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
A minor legal infringement that, in my opinion is worth turning a blind eye to in instances like these. Far worse things going on every day. Well done Paul B3, I'm delighted you got those plants. When I cop it, I do hope someone takes the initiative and purloins my roses... Feeling guilty about it would be ridiculous I think, but you know what internet forums are like...
I said I wasn't going to respond to this thread anymore , but Marlorena's answer is inspirational . Thankyou ! Incidentally , my trial at the Old Bailey is imminent !!!! The pompous remarks by the 'holier than thou' community on this forum are quite amusing . No holds back here , Hostafan1 seems to equate to Judge Feffry's with his /hers curt comments ;maybe best stick to Hostas , they'll pretty much grow anywhere. Dove , whose comments and regular postings seemed to be from a rational and knowledgeable plant lover has obviously allowed morals to take preference over commonsense ! I must admit I'm pleased and quite impressed by the current number of viewings on this thread ; perhaps newcomers to this forum will think twice before posting questions . punkdoc , obviously moral scruples have interfered somewhat with your logic and supposed love of plants ; the Sanguinaria root 'stock' is over 1.5 feet across , and many years old . You would never be able to buy a specimen like that , so I don't see how removing a portion would be classified as theft !
wild edges , your perennial Cornflower looks good ; well done for saving it ! Then again , you should have put morals first (in the meantime the plant dies) , and then live on knowing your conscience is clear ! What a joke this whole forum seems to be !!!!!!
Have been reading the thread and avoiding commenting as it all seems a bit nasty. I don’t think it’s the worst crime in the world by any stretch, but it seems to me you asked a question, entirely expecting everyone to share your viewpoint. My twopenneth for what it’s worth. They may be unusual plants, but they are not endangered. It sounds to be very much like you simply covet them. You may feel you have some ownership because you’ve helped look after them, but I’m afraid you don’t. You are making assumptions about what will happen to them with no actual knowledge at all. It’s not a grey area, it’s simply illegal. There have been several suggestions of contacting the estate agent, or leaving a note for the vendor or new owner explaining the situation. This would seem the perfect solution, but your lack of interest in this very much looks like you are worried you won’t get your hands on the plants rather than for any altruistic reasons of ‘saving’ them.
As I said, I don’t think it’s the worst crime in the world by any means, but if you ask a morally dubious question and then take offence at the answers it seems rather unpleasant to then insult those people to me
Maybe someone will see plants in OP's garden and make off with them in the dead of night. If the thief is going to look after them, presumably OP wouldn't mind ??
There is a house not far from here that has a lovely clump of Trilliums in the garden, that seem to thrive, despite the fact that the occupants clearly have no idea about gardening. I think that it is my moral duty to liberate a small patch, so that with my expert care, I can guarantee their survival.
How can you lie there and think of England When you don't even know who's in the team
I took a few white geranium cuttings from a public garden in Cumbria once. I just happened to have a plastic bag with a little bit of water in my pocket. Every year they flourish, but I do always remember how I got them.
I think the mistake was asking the question Paul and I wonder if you will enjoy them as much as you would have done if you had just taken a few bits.
I don't think you are a thief (strong word) and I applaud your enthusiasm for plants and plant rescue.
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Technically this is true but I'd love to see that conversation with your neighbour. Mine think I'm crazy enough without me asking if I can raid their bins
It's the same for taking things out of skips though. I know someone who was thrilled that he'd found a big heavy duty canvas tarp that was being thrown away in a skip. He was less thrilled when I pointed out that he'd nicked the cover they put on the skip to stop things blowing away. There's always another side of the story to consider.
Feeling guilty about it would be ridiculous I think, but you know what internet forums are like...
The pompous remarks by the 'holier than thou' community on this forum are quite amusing . No holds back here , Hostafan1 seems to equate to Judge Feffry's with his /hers curt comments ;maybe best stick to Hostas , they'll pretty much grow anywhere. Dove , whose comments and regular postings seemed to be from a rational and knowledgeable plant lover has obviously allowed morals to take preference over commonsense !
I must admit I'm pleased and quite impressed by the current number of viewings on this thread ; perhaps newcomers to this forum will think twice before posting questions .
punkdoc , obviously moral scruples have interfered somewhat with your logic and supposed love of plants ; the Sanguinaria root 'stock' is over 1.5 feet across , and many years old . You would never be able to buy a specimen like that , so I don't see how removing a portion would be classified as theft !
wild edges , your perennial Cornflower looks good ; well done for saving it ! Then again , you should have put morals first (in the meantime the plant dies) , and then live on knowing your conscience is clear !
What a joke this whole forum seems to be !!!!!!
There have been several suggestions of contacting the estate agent, or leaving a note for the vendor or new owner explaining the situation. This would seem the perfect solution, but your lack of interest in this very much looks like you are worried you won’t get your hands on the plants rather than for any altruistic reasons of ‘saving’ them.
As I said, I don’t think it’s the worst crime in the world by any means, but if you ask a morally dubious question and then take offence at the answers it seems rather unpleasant to then insult those people to me
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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I think the mistake was asking the question Paul and I wonder if you will enjoy them as much as you would have done if you had just taken a few bits.
I don't think you are a thief (strong word) and I applaud your enthusiasm for plants and plant rescue.