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Then put in the fridge for a month prior to consumptionPick them green, wash in 'grey' water and gas them when you put them on their plastic trays?
Then put in the fridge for a month prior to consumptionPick them green, wash in 'grey' water and gas them when you put them on their plastic trays?
The garden centre industry could not survive on the sales of merchandise for growing food. I doubt whether it would survive on the sales of horticultural merchandise of any nature. As it appears that 90% of the product offered is "not essential" in any way,and arguably, not even within the planning use category, they are unlikely to pursue this at all.Subsequent to posting the above, I have emailed the Garden Centre Association asking what they are doing towards having GCs opened. The source of food production is an essential service.
On their website was an item to the effect they are asking government for a hand out. I have told them that such whining is not the answer. They will not like it, but that is the wrong attitude. Very reminiscent of a TFFer who is always moaning about subsidies not being high enough.
You can help by doing something similar. Very slightly before my time, but it should be renewed "Dig for Victory".
Any suggestions for who else I can email?
Hunting through the cupboard I found a pack of Charlotte that were a bit rampant. Bugger! I forgot about those, well they'll do for planting. They are certainly well sprit.Makes me smile when folk start to try and 'feed themselves' by planting peppers, melons, asparagus etc. How many hot meals does that make? The easiest veg to grow, and which will make a meal in itself, is potatoes, and they can be grown in tubs if nec. We maximise the area of spuds and then look to fill in with beans, peas, cabbage, squash etc.
The garden centre industry could not survive on the sales of merchandise for growing food. I doubt whether it would survive on the sales of horticultural merchandise of any nature. As it appears that 90% of the product offered is "not essential" in any way,and arguably, not even within the planning use category, they are unlikely to pursue this at all.
Seeds are best sourced online. I received this email yesterday from the SEED CO-OPERATIVE
Makes me smile when folk start to try and 'feed themselves' by planting peppers, melons, asparagus etc. How many hot meals does that make? The easiest veg to grow, and which will make a meal in itself, is potatoes, and they can be grown in tubs if nec. We maximise the area of spuds and then look to fill in with beans, peas, cabbage, squash etc.
I agree but thats not within the narrative. So many of the businesses have taken the decision to close rather than attempt to work within the restrictions. Caretaker staffs would need to be paid and will not get the 80% Govt support.The survival or otherwise of businesses was not the purpose of my post. If they are open, then in a few weeks' time those who grow for short-term feeding of themselvers will need to make less trips to the supermarket. I am not talking about long-term crops like maincrop potatoes, next winter's leeks, or next spring's sprouting broccolli, although obviously sensible people will be ensuring those crops too.
What percentage of goods in hardware shops are "essential"? Or supermarkets? These places are not restricted to selling only "essentials" yet they are operating. I normally use Moles Seeds for my seed order - expensive carriage but I use varieties I know and like. Not everyone has internet connection you know, especially old gardeners - a bit like an NZ person a few days ago saying NZGov. uses text messages to inform its inhabitants. I have several relatives who do not have computers or fancy mobile phones. I do not use such phones myself.
Once grown often does better than scotch certified first.Hunting through the cupboard I found a pack of Charlotte that were a bit rampant. Bugger! I forgot about those, well they'll do for planting. They are certainly well sprit.
I agree but thats not within the narrative. So many of the businesses have taken the decision to close rather than attempt to work within the restrictions. Caretaker staffs would need to be paid and will not get the 80% Govt support.
It is assumed that the 'mass merchandiser' format cannot work although food stores are making some attempt to open with 2mtre isolation . I suspect that the potential for public liability claims due to infection thought to have been contracted may have had more impact than the Govt. guidance. Stay safe.
No longer, I have retired from my directorship in distribution. However, I agree with you. I notice that the nearest garden centre chain have opened a 'click & collect' facility today for a limited range of their merchandise. Its obviously a 'work in progress' for them.You write as if you are involved in a GC. Staff always need to be paid by somebody. Is it not better to be in operation rather than seek a taxpayers' handout? Ways around isolation distances are being operated by numerous businesses as many posts on this forum are showing. Where there is a will, there is a way and where there is an easy way there is often the will to take that.
Yes, there are some real anomalies out there alright. Not sure how you socially distance in a garden centre but should be possible. One observation I have made. The youngsters especially teenagers don’t seem to comprehend social distancing. They are the worst offenders I’ve noticed so far.Hmm... B & Q are still open, as are other DIY shops. They sell gardening stuff, so it seems unreasonable that garden centres shouldn't be allowed to open - provided that they keep social distancing rules.
Pick them green, wash in 'grey' water and gas them when you put them on their plastic trays?
I can assure you , that my home grown cherry tomatoes are far superior in taste to anything that comes out of the supermarket!
How you know you’ve become middle agedThat made me laugh; f^cking hell, you know life's changed when you read sentences like that!
Rebuilt mine this week too. Just waiting for a chance to get the polythene on.Just put this up, had it for 3 yrs but not had the time before, planting potatoes, carrots, turnips/swedes and sugar snap peas up the Machair. Got seeds for the tunnel.. enjoying it...
I think that provided everyone can keep their distances garden centres should be open. One issue they have is the care of their staff and not exposing them to risk, in which case I can understand them deciding to close. Should be their choice though not that of the police, unless of course current rules are being broken.Garden centre/nursery not too far away took in a couple of artic loads of plants from Holland just recently. Police (yes them again) came in at the weekend told them they could continue selling pet food but nothing else, what a complete load of trollope!!
As someone else said gardening is a pretty therapeutic pastime if nothing else it's got to be beneficial to people's mental health.
There's some stupid people dreaming up some stupid rules somewhere, sorry starting to sound like GUTH now.