Smoked haddock and last nights left over new potatoes reheated to use them up. 

I'd hedge my bets, by tipping a few out to see if the roots are all tangled up, or if it's easy to separate them.
Then you'll know what to do with the rest....

Most seeds and plants that are things designed for humans to eat are VAT free.  That includes seed potatoes and onion sets, as well as fruit trees, soft fruit and small herb plants.

I may be wrong on this as it is a while since I worked at a garden centre, but I think a 2L pot is the limit for VAT free on herbs. Anything over that size is classed as an ornamental plant and there is VAT on all ornamental plants, seeds and bulbs.

I don’t think it makes any difference if the veg seed pack is pictorial or plain as regards VAT.

Fertilisers and additives like lime are VAT free, but I think you are right about bagged compost having VAT included in the price.

After enormous quantities of rain, I've finally taken advantage of a few dry days this month to get stuck into the plot. Preparing beds for growing by digging over and adding compost, sharp sand for the carrot beds. Lots of weeding and hedge/shrub cutting, with dandelions the main weed this week.

I've also made the decision to put raised beds on a non-raised area, to improve drainage and the growing soil condition. I got some decking boards to make the frames. A lot of digging needed, then will put a layer of hardcore in each, and fill with topsoil mixed with cattle manure and home made compost. A busy time, but I am behind due to the weather conditions during February and March.

Don’t wish to be gloomy but I suspect they may have just drowned given this year’s weather. Best option is to wait for better weather (!!!) and if they still look like at present you’ll have to restock. Good luck HH