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Chatting => Frugal Living => Topic started by: Little Miss Muffet on September 30, 2007, 07:23

Title: local garden center
Post by: Little Miss Muffet on September 30, 2007, 07:23

went to le jardinaire which is a massive garden center place i got a load of sutten seeds for 50 pence a pack.which i thought was a bargin it wasnt only the veg ones it was all the flowers as well.
so check out your local garden center.

Title: local garden center
Post by: John on September 30, 2007, 09:38

It's coming up to that time of year again when the shops get rid of gardening and the Christmas decorations come in.

Worth keeping your eyes open for bargains.

Title: local garden center
Post by: richyrich7 on September 30, 2007, 09:56

But remember " a bargains only a bargain if you use it !"  :lol:  so don't get carried away with seeds you may never grow.

 You can extend the viable life of your seeds by keeping them in a air tight tub in the fridge, a good plastic sandwich box is ideal. :wink:

Title: local garden center
Post by: Trillium on September 30, 2007, 14:51

Sure wish we could find seeds anywhere this time of year. By August all the garden centres have returned unsold seed since they come on consignment basis. Unless you've got a pal at the seed source, you're out of luck here.  :cry:

However, the centres are trying to clear much of their stock before winter and I've found several places reducing perennials and shrubs at 50%. Yesterday I bought a 2 ft tall Japanese Maple tree with the finer cut leaves for 10 quid. Never seen them that cheap before. Also got 2 David Austen roses for 2 quid and 1 quid, both normally 8 each. My sis also gave me about 30 quid of fall bulbs as an early Christmas present, so guess what I'll be doing today?  :lol:

Title: local garden center
Post by: John on September 30, 2007, 19:50

Now you've confused us Trillium.. could have sworn you had dollars in Canada :)

Title: local garden center
Post by: Aunt Sally on September 30, 2007, 21:44

And what are fall bulbs :?:  ( I think I should probably know the answer  :oops: )

Title: local garden center
Post by: DD. on September 30, 2007, 21:57

Quote from: "Aunt Sally"

And what are fall bulbs :?:  ( I think I should probably know the answer  :oops: )

Fall = autumn = get planting.

Right Trill???

Title: local garden center
Post by: Trillium on October 01, 2007, 01:16

We're gonna have to get you out of that knife drawer, DD - you're too sharp :lol:  :lol:
Yes, I mean bulbs to plant now for spring bloom: tulips, iris, lilies, daffs and colchicums (which actually bloom next fall but are sold now).
Add to that 2 more varieties of garlic which I just found in the house making a total of 11 varieties to plant out. Groan. I'm beginning to feel like WG (but beardless and with more hair)  :wink:  :lol: