14-04-2020, 08:49 AM
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Re: Plants available
Originally Posted by Meg
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Lindy 
B&Q were open online here at 11pm last night, I only had to wait 4 minutes to get on to the site but I needn't have bothered.There were no bedding plants on offer here just 3 plants in a selection none of which I would want, no compost and no deliveries I guess it varies from area to area.
I could try again this evening - but I've tried and tried and can't get what I want.
Have you tried google for garden centres near you? Then tried to phone them all. I found a few small ones - no website, just phone and ask about plants. The nurseries were desperate for people to buy their plants a few weeks ago. I've also bought some plants from Morrisons. What about people who sell plants from their gardens with an honesty box? Do you have any of those? If the worst comes to the worst I would think that some of the gardening magazines would have ideas on where to get hold of plants........reputable mail order???
As for compost - I've now phoned a local store and ordered some (they're out of stock......no idea when they'll get any......but have left my order & telephone number and got a contact name. Also ordered some by email from a local nursery for a click and collect.......more expensive than most but would like to get some sooner rather than later.
14-04-2020, 08:53 AM
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Re: Plants available
Originally Posted by Lindyloo
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Have you tried google for garden centres near you? Then tried to phone them all. I found a few small ones - no website, just phone and ask about plants. The nurseries were desperate for people to buy their plants a few weeks ago. I've also bought some plants from Morrisons. What about people who sell plants from their gardens with an honesty box? Do you have any of those? If the worst comes to the worst I would think that some of the gardening magazines would have ideas on where to get hold of plants........reputable mail order???
see my post above...this one..
Originally Posted by Meg
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Hi Summer garden centres had no option but to close under a government directive, some with existing websites already set up are so busy getting online access is impossible. Others don't have an online facility set up. However , I have discovered that it is worth telephoning or emailing local garden centres in your area to see if they are offering a service.
My lovely local nursery is offering a free delivery of garden items over the sum of £30 and as I wanted some compost, bone meal, Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi and bedding plants I can soon reach that sum .
I also had a email to say M & S are selling bedding plants for those lucky enough to get out of their homes.
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