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    Supermarket swipe

    Whilst in the supermarket at the weekend, you know, the one that isn't happy unless it has a share of everybody else's market, I noticed that they still had onion sets on sale. The packaging clearly stated best planted before end of April so seeing a manager barking out orders to his subordinates, I pointed out that no-one planting onion sets now would be likely to get a crop and beginners could possibly be buying the product in expectation of doing so. He looked at me as if I was stupid (maybe he is right in that) and then said "Oh, don't worry about it" and then put the packet I gave him back on the shelf. The till receipt invites comments on "How we did today" By golly they got comments.
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    Unfortunately it's the same in garden centres (who really should know better!) too. I've seen raddish, carrots, and parsnips in modules (roots all coming out of the bottom). Crazy stuff.. They just want your money at the end of the day.

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      I hope you put the comments to them in writing AP? I'd be interested to hear their response.
      Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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        Originally posted by chrismarks View Post
        Unfortunately it's the same in garden centres (who really should know better!) too. I've seen raddish, carrots, and parsnips in modules (roots all coming out of the bottom). Crazy stuff.. They just want your money at the end of the day.
        Not all of them thank you!

        I had a customer a few weeks ago who got quite shirty when I told him we had no onion sets to sell him because it was too late to plant them
        WPC F Hobbit, Shire police

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        • #5
          Ok, many buy us then (the large chains ).

          I've yet to find a decent small nursery. Found a wicked one in cornwall, but it's a bit of a trek from wales!

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            Originally posted by chrismarks View Post
            Ok, many buy us then (the large chains ).

            I've yet to find a decent small nursery. Found a wicked one in cornwall, but it's a bit of a trek from wales!
            I get my stuff for school here

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            • #7
              Hmm. Not very close to Swad then.

              valmarg

              Under the new system I can't be bothered to 'go advanced' to put a smiley on my message. It was soo much easier to just click on the emoticon.

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                Originally posted by valmarg View Post
                Hmm. Not very close to Swad then.

                valmarg

                Under the new system I can't be bothered to 'go advanced' to put a smiley on my message. It was soo much easier to just click on the emoticon.
                Just click on go advaned and then just click on the emotion. Still easy mate
                Last edited by Aberdeenplotter; 14-06-2011, 10:19 PM.

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                • #9
                  ...or just do a : followed by a )...

                  I've not done so this year but the last couple of years I planted some really late sets(about now) for pickling....not defending the supermarket but just suggesting if you see any knocked down in price it's worth buying .....that was a ; and a )
                  the fates lead him who will;him who won't they drag.

                  Happiness is not having what you want,but wanting what you have.xx

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by chrismarks View Post
                    Ok, many buy us then (the large chains ).

                    I've yet to find a decent small nursery. Found a wicked one in cornwall, but it's a bit of a trek from wales!
                    Which one in Cornwall.please? Will visit it on your recommendation - althoughI hope it's not too near the Tamar...
                    Wars against nations are fought to change maps; wars against poverty are fought to map change – Muhammad Ali

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                      Originally posted by chrismarks View Post
                      Ok, many buy us then (the large chains ).

                      I've yet to find a decent small nursery. Found a wicked one in cornwall, but it's a bit of a trek from wales!
                      There is a place between Pencoed and Bryncethin, just the other side of Heol-y-cyw Chris. They are cracking little nursery, bring everything on themselves and are really cheap compared to the big chains.

                      There is also a good DIY store in Aberkenfig called Bakers. They sell all seeds as individuals or by the mug, help yourself, call in around february when they get stock in. Super prices.
                      Last edited by Mikey; 15-06-2011, 07:19 AM.
                      I'm only here cos I got on the wrong bus.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by zazen999 View Post
                        I get my stuff for school here
                        Thanks zaz - I'll pop down one lunch time.. haven't noticed that there in the past - I often am around there too.

                        Originally posted by grannymem View Post
                        Which one in Cornwall.please? Will visit it on your recommendation - althoughI hope it's not too near the Tamar...
                        Just trying to find it on google maps.. I don't know the name, but I know the route I took.. Work's connection is slow at the mo, will post back when I find it! We were staying in Bodmin, so it's around that area!

                        Originally posted by Mikeywills View Post
                        There is a place between Pencoed and Bryncethin, just the other side of Heol-y-cyw Chris. They are cracking little nursery, bring everything on themselves and are really cheap compared to the big chains.

                        There is also a good DIY store in Aberkenfig called Bakers. They sell all seeds as individuals or by the mug, help yourself, call in around february when they get stock in. Super prices.
                        Not familar with those areas Mikey (can just about get to and from work ) Do they have a name (the nursery?)

                        I've heard about that DIY store before, but forgot the name of it - thanks

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                        • #13
                          Found it, grannymen:

                          Bodmind plant and herb centre - Home

                          Very knowledgable staff.. I was close to spending a lot of money there, and I presume the owner advised me otherwise (asking me where I was from - mentioning that my cool, wet windy climate wouldn't be suitable for the trees I had on my trolley). Not often would a place turn down a reasonable large sale! [it was my birthday.. I wanted a 'couple' of trees]

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