True. It can turn ugly but at least everyone gets to air their thoughts, hopefully.
If anything needs to be debated it is surely the opportunity for those without gardens to have access to green space. The recent Stoke Gifford Parkrun furore highlights the fact that maintenance of local green spaces is an expensive thing. This applies to all locally run parks which are vital for relaxation whether it be a game of football or a stroll through the trees. People with gardens can do what they want with their plots, within reason, but for those who live in heavily built up areas, gardening and horticulture are only experienced second hand.
One you get a debate on a general topic such interventions can indeed be made on specifics you mention above. That would be a fantastic example to give. Agree wholeheartedly to your points above.
Not sure what your point is pansyface ... Im coming from the perspective of someone passionate about gardening who has 20yrs lobbying experience. Yep - thats me.
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I refer you to my earlier comment on capitalism. I'm sure you turn a profit from seed sales!! Anyway sorry to berate you, I'm sure if it's genuinely good intentioned. Our local primary school has a pond and wildlife area that's gone to wrack and ruin. When my children are old enough to go there I plan to run a gardening club (not for profit you'll understand!)
Bob - no actually I don't re the seeds - I do it for fun. I have a day job as well. Sorry that might not fit your narrative and the point you were making. Though Im not sure profit is a dirty word.... it means I can keep plating trees.
Parliament isn't empty most of the time. I suspect you are referring to the chamber. Well it will be given all the committees that happen at the same time. I assume all you horticulturalists will have been following the EAC committees inquiry into soil. Fascinating.... lots of relevance to gardening.
Indeed Philippa indeed - hence a parliamentary debate would be on big ticket issues. More about encouraging a future generation of gardeners as a starter Protecting green spaces. Educating about the health benefits - with physical and mental and so on.
Interesting you say people have been campaigning.. have talked to many MPs with a distinct interest in gardening - one of them a London mayoral candidate who personally told me at the time I spoke one on one that he had never been lobbied on horticulture.... Perhaps thats why policies roll on and on? If "big ticket" puts people off... then perhaps they weren't prepared to sign anyway? Yep - I concur.. there does appear to be plenty of grouchiness around.
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True. It can turn ugly but at least everyone gets to air their thoughts, hopefully.
If anything needs to be debated it is surely the opportunity for those without gardens to have access to green space. The recent Stoke Gifford Parkrun furore highlights the fact that maintenance of local green spaces is an expensive thing. This applies to all locally run parks which are vital for relaxation whether it be a game of football or a stroll through the trees. People with gardens can do what they want with their plots, within reason, but for those who live in heavily built up areas, gardening and horticulture are only experienced second hand.
One you get a debate on a general topic such interventions can indeed be made on specifics you mention above. That would be a fantastic example to give. Agree wholeheartedly to your points above.
Not sure what your point is pansyface ... Im coming from the perspective of someone passionate about gardening who has 20yrs lobbying experience. Yep - thats me.
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I refer you to my earlier comment on capitalism. I'm sure you turn a profit from seed sales!! Anyway sorry to berate you, I'm sure if it's genuinely good intentioned. Our local primary school has a pond and wildlife area that's gone to wrack and ruin. When my children are old enough to go there I plan to run a gardening club (not for profit you'll understand!)
I smell a rat.
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
Parliament is empty at the best of times don't give them another excuse to remain in the numerous bars they already camp out in.
http://www.gardenersworld.com/forum/talkback/get-if-off-your-chest/242284-17.html
Bob - no actually I don't re the seeds - I do it for fun. I have a day job as well. Sorry that might not fit your narrative and the point you were making. Though Im not sure profit is a dirty word.... it means I can keep plating trees.
Parliament isn't empty most of the time. I suspect you are referring to the chamber. Well it will be given all the committees that happen at the same time. I assume all you horticulturalists will have been following the EAC committees inquiry into soil. Fascinating.... lots of relevance to gardening.
Indeed Philippa indeed
- hence a parliamentary debate would be on big ticket issues. More about encouraging a future generation of gardeners as a starter Protecting green spaces. Educating about the health benefits - with physical and mental and so on.
Every thing that you have mentioned, is already covered by the RHS, and they are able to lobby the government fairly effectively.
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
Interesting you say people have been campaigning.. have talked to many MPs with a distinct interest in gardening - one of them a London mayoral candidate who personally told me at the time I spoke one on one that he had never been lobbied on horticulture.... Perhaps thats why policies roll on and on? If "big ticket" puts people off... then perhaps they weren't prepared to sign anyway? Yep - I concur.. there does appear to be plenty of grouchiness around.