Tim I am one of the people who has taken up this offer, there is no mention that it is limited. I am sure it is a good marketing ploy by the suppliers.
Like many gardeners I always joke that my garden if full and that I will have to squeeze them in but I can assure you that all my spare plants are given away to friends, family or offered on freecycle.
I still argue that my hobby is more enviromentally friendly than my neighbours who travel around the country racing motor bikes, I assume that non of their fellow bikers discuss the damage they do to the environment.
I agree, there's no indication that supplies are limited or that anyone will be disappointed.
A garden isn't ever complete and static, it goes on evolving and developing. Plants die for all sorts of reasons, or simply don't thrive in the places where they find themselves, so there's a constant need for replacement.And sometimes there are plants that just have to be got rid of, like the enormous conifer we've just had removed, thus opening up a new area for further planting.
Like other gardeners, I try not to waste anything, and often give away spare plants to friends and family.Last year I ordered the free petunias, and gave half of them to friends who produced such lovely pots with them, they put mine to shame.
It's not in any way similar to acquiring unnecessary quantities of clothes, books or other consumer goods, because Nature, with our help, is capable of producing an endless supply of plants to enhance our gardens and our lives, without any finite resources being used up. And most people on this forum, I'm sure, will cherish and care for their new baby plants, not throw them away.
If you are not fast you are last but I do have space in my garden, just not the ideal space for them. Plants die, you get bored of them and you share them. Nothing greedy in that.
It would be great to have a "Your plants have been dispatched" email, my current postman is a little erratic and I would like to know when I should be expecting them.
I agree, it would be very helpful, as you don't want to have them left on the doorstep or in the shed for too long, if you happen to be away for a day or two. If you knew they were on the way you could make sure someone was looking out for them.
No mine havent arrived yet eithet. That would be a great idea, so we could then sort out where they could be left if our. Such a pain having to go and collect from the post office after a long day at work.
I emailed T&M on Friday and got a response this afternoon, they said delivery of them was due in the next 7-14 days. So it's time to start making room for them!
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Tim I am one of the people who has taken up this offer, there is no mention that it is limited. I am sure it is a good marketing ploy by the suppliers.
Like many gardeners I always joke that my garden if full and that I will have to squeeze them in but I can assure you that all my spare plants are given away to friends, family or offered on freecycle.
I still argue that my hobby is more enviromentally friendly than my neighbours who travel around the country racing motor bikes, I assume that non of their fellow bikers discuss the damage they do to the environment.
I agree, there's no indication that supplies are limited or that anyone will be disappointed.
A garden isn't ever complete and static, it goes on evolving and developing. Plants die for all sorts of reasons, or simply don't thrive in the places where they find themselves, so there's a constant need for replacement.And sometimes there are plants that just have to be got rid of, like the enormous conifer we've just had removed, thus opening up a new area for further planting.
Like other gardeners, I try not to waste anything, and often give away spare plants to friends and family.Last year I ordered the free petunias, and gave half of them to friends who produced such lovely pots with them, they put mine to shame.
It's not in any way similar to acquiring unnecessary quantities of clothes, books or other consumer goods, because Nature, with our help, is capable of producing an endless supply of plants to enhance our gardens and our lives, without any finite resources being used up. And most people on this forum, I'm sure, will cherish and care for their new baby plants, not throw them away.
If you are not fast you are last but I do have space in my garden, just not the ideal space for them. Plants die, you get bored of them and you share them. Nothing greedy in that.
Has anyone received their plants yet? I'm wondering when they will arrive, even if they are shipped via Jersey....
No sign of mine yet. I have just looked on their acknowledgement e-mail and they say "Dispatch Date by the end of May". So they shouldn't be long now.
It would be great to have a "Your plants have been dispatched" email, my current postman is a little erratic and I would like to know when I should be expecting them.
I agree, it would be very helpful, as you don't want to have them left on the doorstep or in the shed for too long, if you happen to be away for a day or two. If you knew they were on the way you could make sure someone was looking out for them.
I emailed T&M on Friday and got a response this afternoon, they said delivery of them was due in the next 7-14 days. So it's time to start making room for them!