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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2006 10:52:26 GMT
Somebody gave me a catalogue for gardeningdirect.com at the weekend. Their prices appear to be extremely reasonable, with no P&P on most things. I wonder if anybody else has ordered from this company and what you thought of their service, and the quality of plants provided.
Thank you.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2006 6:50:36 GMT
No - I haven't used them, so I can't comment - I use Thompson and Morgan, Suttons and IMO the best of all Crocus  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2006 8:56:38 GMT
Thanks for that. I've ordered from Crocus and I was really impressed - nice to see a thumbs up from someone else!
As I have such a huge amount of garden left to plant, it was the price that was attracting me to Gardeningdirect.com ...
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Post by Plocket on Sept 13, 2006 16:49:38 GMT
I've only ever used T&M and Crocus, and Crocus are wonderful. Not cheap, but brilliant plants, and really helpful too with queries.
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Post by MamIDdau on Sept 20, 2006 20:10:02 GMT
I've used J Parkers and their prices are alright. I only used them once due to lack of funds and after the lavenders I don't know whether I can recommend them or not. The other items they sent were excellent value for money and arrived ok.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2006 20:39:22 GMT
I've had great plants from both Crocus and Buckingham Nurseries. The prices for young trees and shrubs from Buckingham Nurseries are excellent. And they are so well packaged, somestimes it would need an escapologist to unwrap them, they are so carefully done up.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2006 6:12:37 GMT
I'm sure it was Buckingham Nurseries where we bought some blackthorn for hedging - I must agree they were very good too |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2006 7:14:28 GMT
I've just received some bulbs from Parkers and they are excellent (which reminds me, I must try and get them planted before I go on holiday.......). I've heard that Hidden House Bulbs are also excellent, offering things in top condition and at very reasonable prices. Ok Dee ?  FA x |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 21, 2006 8:04:18 GMT
I'll report on HHB when I get my order - shouldn't be too long now!!!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2006 16:27:39 GMT
I've just received some bulbs from Parkers and they are excellent (which reminds me, I must try and get them planted before I go on holiday.......). I've heard that Hidden House Bulbs are also excellent, offering things in top condition and at very reasonable prices. Ok Dee ? FA x  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2006 16:29:12 GMT
I'll report on HHB when I get my order - shouldn't be too long now!!!!! They'll be in the post on Monday, Plocket. - busy at the moment making up boxes, printing off growing guides, and trying to write the newsletter. I admit they should have gone out yesterday (only post Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as I don't want them sitting in the post office over a weekend), but I've had a couple of days off this week celibrating - then recovering from it |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2006 16:38:43 GMT
I've used Claire Austin, Woottens of Wenhaston and Four Seasons Perennials for mail order plants. All have provided a great service and have sent healthy, well packaged plants, I'd recommend all of them if your looking for perennials. I've also had fabulous Tulips from Bloms, which I pre-ordered at Chelsea Flower Show, that way I got some free so I didn't feel like I was spending so much!!
Sorry I can't comment on gardeningdirect.com
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Post by lottielady on Sept 21, 2006 17:19:48 GMT
I'll report on HHB when I get my order - shouldn't be too long now!!!!! Oohh Plocket what did you order??? Will mine be here soon too Dee??? LLx <Waiting excitedly smiley> |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2006 17:43:24 GMT
I'll report on HHB when I get my order - shouldn't be too long now!!!!! Oohh Plocket what did you order??? Will mine be here soon too Dee??? LLx <Waiting excitedly smiley> Should be in the post about the same time, but by Wednesday next week deffo |
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Post by lottielady on Sept 21, 2006 18:05:40 GMT
;D Really excited now - still haven't found the right pot for them yet - any suggestions re size or shape?
LL x
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Sept 21, 2006 18:12:09 GMT
Ooh, what am I missing out on  Whatever it is, I'm sure I need some ;D |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 21, 2006 18:12:13 GMT
Oh Dee you are a star! I honestly wasn't getting at you and please don't rush with the order. I'm THAT excited though!!!
Lottie Lady I honestly can't remember what I ordered - I'll tell you when I receive it!!! I know there were some tulips... Oh I don't know!!!
Oh and regarding mail order companies, I have ordered from Sheila Chapman (clematis) and the plants were brilliant, and packed well.
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Post by lottielady on Sept 21, 2006 19:28:07 GMT
Ooh, what am I missing out on Whatever it is, I'm sure I need some ;D Susie - This lady sells some very unusual bulbs www.hiddenhousebulbs.com/acatalog/shop.htmlI'm getting these ones - Tulipa humilis var pulchella 'Albacaerulea Oculata' LL x |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 21, 2006 20:20:45 GMT
Susie you really ARE missing out - check out Dees lovely site and I'll bet there's something you'll NEED to buy!!!
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Post by MamIDdau on Sept 22, 2006 16:33:09 GMT
What is Dee's website? I fancy a mooch :-)
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Post by toonia on Sept 22, 2006 16:58:40 GMT
Lottie lady has put it a couple of posts further back, Aprilaydee!
Have your credit card handy, you'll be tempted!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2006 17:39:08 GMT
I use Scotts Nurseries in Merriott and Cotswold Garden Flowers for mail order. Their service is very good. I've also bought very young shrubs from Glenville Nurseries - they grow more quickly than you'd think - worth considering if you're on a tight budget and don't need instant results.
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Post by MamIDdau on Sept 22, 2006 21:46:42 GMT
oooh the hiddenhousebulbs? I had sneaky peek earlier between planting <G>
Shame I'm severely lacking in funds at the moment otherwise I'd have been spending on plants that have nowhere to live...
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