break23, you are a star. I was at Art College in Worthing; West Sussex College of Arts and Crafts (which of course we renamed West Sussex College of Tarts and Dafts) I don't know of anyone else in your area, do you?...there must be forumatti in Sussex, in such a 'gardeny' sort of place.
Artjak, as I think you know, I am nr Ayr in Scotland. Was without any transport until last wk, but now have hatchback with more space than the dead estate I had before, once seats down! However, even without, My partner can take further, but only every 6 wks or so. He will move plants from Ayr to Haydock, but I can't see many people close to Ayr on here. And everyone on that thread has sent seeds. Can't find anyone who hasn't. Whilst great to look for the transport we so desperately need (which I have just asked for over there), I think we need to re-name to get more support, or start new thread. It has been mentioned that re-naming might get nothing. But you have asked for transport on a second thread. And the only answers have come from those who answered before That has re-awoken the thread a little , but only one offer of transport, and one that I may be able to sort. Zelda I have not met here before but I will,of course, take the seed offer. Did I give you my address for seeds? Just in case, will PM you now.
No-one but you should re-name this thread,Artjak, or the last that lead to it. But I feel that we could attract More people to your cause with a different name. One small change has the potential of more seeds to me, more plants to Rosie, and maybe an offer of transporting them all. We need more exposure of your idea. However, my first seed box is going off with just short of 400 packs from our regular viewers.
Or, if no re-name, could it be posted in every forum category, so that those who only check thier own interests would see it come up?
Artjak and break23 - i can get to Worthing without too much trouble (i am near Guildford) - all of my contributions are growing from seed, so will not be ready for transporting til late May/ early June - but i will keep watching this thread and will make contact nearer the time.
gardenjeannie, it would be great if more people responded but I think starting yet another thread may irritate/confuse people. The truth is that in any situation there are a finite amount of people who will help; there are many many causes that I have a vague sympathy for, but I DON'T help as I have more pressing interests elsewhere.
Also, because we are not a formal set-up, it is not just a question of growing some plants and delivering them to a collection point down the road; it requires a bit more input than that and lots of people don't have the time.
The seed thing which you are doing is great as it is very easy to pop some packets in the post; then you have to do all the hard work at the other end for which I am truly grateful
With the transport, I am sure it will figure itself out and I don't mind doing a few round trips.
Philippa - brilliant to have you as a local contact and 'final leg of journey' transport. Good idea to use J24 centre if they let us (I know they've had security problems so the gates are now manned, but I can't see why it would be an issue. Or if not, the services at the same junction have a good Costa Coffee shop and lots of parking!
And Lizzie - thanks for making the run to the levels, and being willing to do it again if necessary!
We have an offer from someone who travels to Devon regularly, who can pick up plants from EXETER or NEWTON ABBOT if there are any down that way ready for transport.
Break23 and Chicky - I like your plan!
Nutcutlet and Gardenjeannie still need solutions for their plants - GJ's can get as far as HAYDOCK but then stuck, and GJ is near PETERBOROUGH - so any travellers heading in either of those directions would be particularly welcome!
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break23, you are a star. I was at Art College in Worthing; West Sussex College of Arts and Crafts (which of course we renamed West Sussex College of Tarts and Dafts
) I don't know of anyone else in your area, do you?...there must be forumatti in Sussex, in such a 'gardeny' sort of place.
I thought i could send seeds .Can you let me know how i can help
Thank you
Artjak, as I think you know, I am nr Ayr in Scotland. Was without any transport until last wk, but now have hatchback with more space than the dead estate I had before, once seats down! However, even without, My partner can take further, but only every 6 wks or so. He will move plants from Ayr to Haydock, but I can't see many people close to Ayr on here. And everyone on that thread has sent seeds. Can't find anyone who hasn't. Whilst great to look for the transport we so desperately need (which I have just asked for over there), I think we need to re-name to get more support, or start new thread. It has been mentioned that re-naming might get nothing. But you have asked for transport on a second thread. And the only answers have come from those who answered before That has re-awoken the thread a little , but only one offer of transport, and one that I may be able to sort. Zelda I have not met here before but I will,of course, take the seed offer. Did I give you my address for seeds? Just in case, will PM you now.
No-one but you should re-name this thread,Artjak, or the last that lead to it. But I feel that we could attract More people to your cause with a different name. One small change has the potential of more seeds to me, more plants to Rosie, and maybe an offer of transporting them all. We need more exposure of your idea. However, my first seed box is going off with just short of 400 packs from our regular viewers.
Or, if no re-name, could it be posted in every forum category, so that those who only check thier own interests would see it come up?
Sorry you started this, Yet?
Don't be. You are a love!
I can see my plant collection from here Jeannie. It's getting bigger.
But I can't drive it to Somerset
In the sticks near Peterborough
Artjak and break23 - i can get to Worthing without too much trouble (i am near Guildford) - all of my contributions are growing from seed, so will not be ready for transporting til late May/ early June - but i will keep watching this thread and will make contact nearer the time.
Break - sounds like a plan !!
gardenjeannie, it would be great if more people responded but I think starting yet another thread may irritate/confuse people. The truth is that in any situation there are a finite amount of people who will help; there are many many causes that I have a vague sympathy for, but I DON'T help as I have more pressing interests elsewhere.
Also, because we are not a formal set-up, it is not just a question of growing some plants and delivering them to a collection point down the road; it requires a bit more input than that and lots of people don't have the time.
The seed thing which you are doing is great as it is very easy to pop some packets in the post; then you have to do all the hard work at the other end for which I am truly grateful
With the transport, I am sure it will figure itself out and I don't mind doing a few round trips.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
What a wonderful bunch you all are!
Philippa - brilliant to have you as a local contact and 'final leg of journey' transport. Good idea to use J24 centre if they let us (I know they've had security problems
so the gates are now manned, but I can't see why it would be an issue. Or if not, the services at the same junction have a good Costa Coffee shop and lots of parking!
And Lizzie - thanks for making the run to the levels, and being willing to do it again if necessary!
We have an offer from someone who travels to Devon regularly, who can pick up plants from EXETER or NEWTON ABBOT if there are any down that way ready for transport.
Break23 and Chicky - I like your plan!
Nutcutlet and Gardenjeannie still need solutions for their plants - GJ's can get as far as HAYDOCK but then stuck, and GJ is near PETERBOROUGH - so any travellers heading in either of those directions would be particularly welcome!
Well done everyone, you are all magic
Rosie