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davyw1
Hectare
Posts: 2,530
I love My Country
So So Sad
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May 03, 2007, 18:30:41 »
This is a picture of the inside of a greenhouse a few gardens from me.
If you asked him for one of those plants he would say no, i might need them , He would not give you one. Evey year i watch them grow and watch him throw them out still full of ripe fruit.
What is so sad about it is there are so many ways the tomato,s could be given to the elderly in the village, who would be so greatfull for local grown greenhouse Tomato,s
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manicscousers
Hectare
Posts: 16,474
www.golborne-allotments.co.uk
Re: So So Sad
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May 03, 2007, 18:35:58 »
some people just can't be reasoned with, we have the same with a guy who lives in a flat, no family, grows 30 cabbage, a 20' row of double runners and ends up putting most of it on his compost >:(
takes me back to my mum's words " starving people in africa"
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tim
Hectare
Posts: 18,607
Just like the old days!
Re: So So Sad
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May 03, 2007, 18:53:17 »
For a moment, I thought that you'd lost a loved one!!
Yes -
I
have surplusses, but I haven't time to offer them to all the 'poor' in the Cotswolds! They go to the May Plant Sale or out on the road for MONEY.
Did
you ask him for one?
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shirlton
Hectare
Posts: 6,879
west midlands
Re: So So Sad
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May 03, 2007, 18:55:13 »
It' must be quite common cos there are a few on our sites that are just the same. Someone on ours threw loads of PSB out while it was at it's best. I felt like going and pinching some cos I hadn't got much. Then someone did ask me if I would like some and gave me a few sprigs , not even enough to feed one of us. Some queer folks around eh! On the whole allotment gardeners are quite generous though.
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Tin Shed
Hectare
Posts: 1,538
South Essex
Re: So So Sad
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May 03, 2007, 19:06:11 »
Why grow something that you will throw away when its ready to harvest! Any extras I grow go to friends and family - funny old world isn't it?
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tim
Hectare
Posts: 18,607
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Re: So So Sad
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May 03, 2007, 19:10:01 »
Oh yes, of course , we DO give many to our dear neighbours.
And get the like back!
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Trevor_D
Hectare
Posts: 1,623
north-west London
Re: So So Sad
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May 03, 2007, 20:05:04 »
Sounds like an ex-neighbour of ours, who always grew masses of PSB; but they only ate the leaves. When it started to flower, he pulled it up and threw it away! We did try to learn them, but they looked at us as if we were doing something kinky!
Takes all sorts.... Lucky
we're
all normal, isn't it?
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saddad
Hectare
Posts: 17,891
Derby, Derbyshire (Strange, but true!)
Re: So So Sad
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May 03, 2007, 21:59:04 »
Are there any poor people left in the cotswolds Tim?
;D
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Trixiebelle
Hectare
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Re: So So Sad
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May 04, 2007, 19:55:58 »
PMSL @ SADDAD :D
I always give my extra tomatoes, potatoes, salad etc. to the local Salvation Army home for the elderly. Then I trot down the road and give the rest to the homeless refuge.
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Uncle Joshua
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Posts: 887
Re: So So Sad
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May 04, 2007, 22:30:00 »
We have a few like that on our allotments, the sad thing is that I always grow extra plants to give to other plot holders knowing they'll never return the favour.
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emmy1978
Hectare
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Re: So So Sad
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May 04, 2007, 22:42:23 »
Maybe he's one of those people whose house is full of rubbish!
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Jeannine
Hectare
Posts: 11,447
Mapleridge BC Canada
Re: So So Sad
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May 04, 2007, 22:44:13 »
I would truly like to get into the head of someone who doesn't share and would rather throw it away. I have to wonder if they are just too shy to offer,or perhaps they think people will be offended in some way, or even lack of time would make a bit of sense if they don't know anyone to approach. It can't be greed if it is no use to them. I simply don't understand it. Sharing is a very enjoyable experience I think, this post has had me thinking quite a lot actually. XX Jeannine
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davyw1
Hectare
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I love My Country
Re: So So Sad
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May 04, 2007, 23:14:19 »
On out site we have four garden inter linked if any one has any thing left over its "any one need some ???? or have you got any ??? there has never been a problem on sharing. A couple of years back one of the holders was a bit short of Cabbages, Captain Greedy had two trays standing 40 plants, he was asked if he could spare some Answer " No i might need them " they were still in the trays unused at the end of the year.
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Trevor_D
Hectare
Posts: 1,623
north-west London
Re: So So Sad
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Reply #13 on:
May 05, 2007, 07:30:37 »
For several years we've had a "swap table". Anyone with spare plants just leaves them there and anyone who wants can take.
Newcomers were often quite embarassed: "But we've nothing to leave in exchange!"
"But you will, another year...."
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Deb P
Hectare
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Still digging it....
Re: So So Sad
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Reply #14 on:
May 05, 2007, 20:50:34 »
We have a swap 'shelter' at the bottom of our lottie, where unwanted stuff is left. I am amazed at what some folk don't want!
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mc55
Hectare
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Re: So So Sad
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Reply #15 on:
May 05, 2007, 23:41:18 »
I like the idea of a swap table - I've tried my hardest, but can't give away my spare melons, peppers, tomatoes, aubergines or pumpkins / squashes
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Emagggie
Hectare
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Re: So So Sad
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Reply #16 on:
May 06, 2007, 19:55:16 »
Swap table sounds great. As we are getting friendlier on our site (note, amongst newbies) and are swapping between ourselves, I will suggest it.
Where is the pleasure in growing loads of stuff you know you aren't going to use? Again, did you ask, or offer swap?
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marestail murderer
Half Acre
Posts: 149
Re: So So Sad
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Reply #17 on:
May 06, 2007, 21:20:24 »
what a great idea!
gonna mention it to some of the others.......because although there are a few who would give...we have a few new plotholders that are a little shy methinks!
a great way to foster the "plotties together" feeling!
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Jeannine
Hectare
Posts: 11,447
Mapleridge BC Canada
Re: So So Sad
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Reply #18 on:
May 06, 2007, 21:25:25 »
I always pop over and meet the newbies and usually offer something, it's like taking a jar of homemade jam and scones to a new neighbour XX Jeannine
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carolinej
Hectare
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Re: So So Sad
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Reply #19 on:
May 06, 2007, 21:32:13 »
Ooh, more ideas!Thanks everyone. I was thinking about a 'free to good home' table at the end of my lottie, but I may suggest a swap table.
I also like the idea of taking something to the newbies. we have just had a man take over a plot on our lottie. Mind you, I dont know when he will be able to plant anything, as it is covered in brambles. Boy does he have his work cut out!!
cj :)
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