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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: Tee Gee on February 24, 2010, 17:24:32

Title: Make the pledge!
Post by: Tee Gee on February 24, 2010, 17:24:32: THe RHS is giving away free seeds !!

See here; http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/Grow-Your-Own/Pledge-form.aspx (http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/Grow-Your-Own/Pledge-form.aspx)
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Post by: manicscousers on February 24, 2010, 17:35:23: Thanks, TeeGee, done, we'll see what happens ;D
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Post by: plot51A on February 24, 2010, 17:35:54: I would if I could - anything for free seeds! - but it keeps coming up with Error. ???

Ah, its worked now.
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Post by: BarriedaleNick on February 24, 2010, 17:44:16: Cheers Tee Gee - errored first time but OK now!!
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Post by: Chrispy on February 24, 2010, 17:45:00: Quote from: BarriedaleNick on February 24, 2010, 17:44:16
Cheers Tee Gee - errored first time but OK now!!
Same here.
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Post by: Georgie on February 24, 2010, 17:52:15: Quote from: Chrispy on February 24, 2010, 17:45:00
Quote from: BarriedaleNick on February 24, 2010, 17:44:16
Cheers Tee Gee - errored first time but OK now!!
Same here.

and here. Thanks.

G x
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Post by: Borlotti on February 24, 2010, 17:55:37: Can't wait for my seeds. Thank for that.
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Post by: cornykev on February 24, 2010, 18:00:46: Thats three from Enfield, cheers TG. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: macmac on February 24, 2010, 18:02:45: thanks TeeGee it worked for me ;D
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Post by: chriscross1966 on February 24, 2010, 18:03:43: Just signed up myself....
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Post by: Borlotti on February 24, 2010, 18:05:33: Cornykev, are you OK, you have gone a bit white with red eyes on your picture. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Digeroo on February 24, 2010, 18:12:57: Done but a bit worried that like BBC free seeds there is a lot more advertising by T&M and not any seeds appearing.
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Post by: phlips66 on February 24, 2010, 18:23:00: nice one teegee
done it,see what happens
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Post by: Mortality on February 24, 2010, 18:31:05: ohh cool done it ;D
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Post by: angle shades on February 24, 2010, 18:34:42: me too, thank you ;D/ shades x
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Post by: tomatoada on February 24, 2010, 18:37:09: Thanks Tee Gee. I will wait to see if I am in the first 10,000. Will keep an eye on the posts for anyone getting seeds.
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Post by: InfraDig on February 24, 2010, 18:41:37: Done. Thank you very much, TG
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Post by: asbean on February 24, 2010, 18:43:28: Done it. Let's wait and see :-\ :-\ :-\
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Post by: Mortality on February 24, 2010, 18:57:25: oh, got an email already saying starter pack to be sent asap. ;D
ty ty ty for the link. ;D
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Post by: angle shades on February 24, 2010, 18:59:41: :) check your e -mails... I've had a reply saying my starter pack will be with me asap(max 28 days) so I'm assuming I'm in the first ,10,000 / shades x
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Post by: mpdjulie on February 24, 2010, 19:22:40: I got the email as well - fingers crossed ;)
sometimes though they send these emails and then a few days or so later they then send another saying that they are out of stock, so lets see
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Post by: coznbob on February 24, 2010, 19:29:02: Me too ;D

Thanks TeeGee
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Post by: Tin Shed on February 24, 2010, 19:31:05: Thanks, Tee Gee - I've gorn and pledged as well ;D
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Post by: ajb on February 24, 2010, 19:32:16: wonder if I was one of the first 10,000?
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Post by: compothefirst on February 24, 2010, 19:52:50: Thank you.
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Post by: lauraandclive on February 24, 2010, 19:53:28: Thank you :)
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Post by: grannyjanny on February 24, 2010, 22:06:31: Thanks TeeGee.
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Post by: RobinOfTheHood on February 25, 2010, 03:57:05: Looks like I got in:

Thank you for pledging to join the RHS Grow Your Own campaign this year. You will receive your starter pack as soon as possible (in a maximum of 28 days). You will also receive our monthly newsletter full of ideas, advice, offers and competitions. In the meantime, if you would like more ideas and advice from the RHS to start planning your fruit and veg growing , go to www.rhs.org.uk/growyourown.

If you would like to chat to other people, get advice from old hands and ask questions, join our Grow Your Own forum.

If you live near an RHS garden, you can visit for more ideas, and the Grow Your Own events on 6 and 7 March.

Addicted to your Iphone? Watch this space for information on how to download the free RHS Grow Your Own iphone app: www.rhs.org.uk/iphone

Have fun – and get growing!

From the RHS Grow Your Own team

Please note, your details will be treated in accordance with the RHS privacy policy. If you have any queries please send an email to webmaster@rhs.org.uk

Again, thanks Tee Gee.
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Post by: Stevens706 on February 25, 2010, 06:45:09: Just signed up thanks TeeGee
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Post by: 1066 on February 25, 2010, 09:13:35: Another thanks from me TeeGee
And I clicked the thingy to be mapped........ :-\
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Post by: gordonsveg on February 25, 2010, 10:40:43: Just tried it ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: luckydog on February 25, 2010, 10:44:20: Thanks from me too, Teegee.

;D
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Post by: worldor on February 25, 2010, 12:37:11: Thanks for the link Tee Gee. I always follow your almanac and planting planner and have links on my weblog too. What a useful chap you are and knowledgeable too. Thanks again. Chris

http://www.citychickens.co.uk/
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Post by: antipodes on February 25, 2010, 13:40:43: Thanks TG! I put my brother's address in the UK! hee hee ok maybe technically that is cheating! But heck, as long as the seeds get grown!
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Post by: lottiedolly on February 25, 2010, 15:55:45: I got my email, i wonder if they are sending the email to everyone and we will get an email at a later date saying sorry out of stock????
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Post by: torquil on February 25, 2010, 16:23:01: cheers tee gee just seen today thanks
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Post by: grawrc on February 25, 2010, 17:16:46: I've signed up too. Thanks for the link TG.
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Post by: sunloving on February 25, 2010, 17:55:42: Me to thankyou tee gee
fingers crossed!

x sunloving
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Post by: artichoke on February 26, 2010, 10:47:01: Yes, I got a very prompt email.

How is this publicised? Are we the only ones who know about it, thanks to TG?
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Post by: GlentoranMark on February 26, 2010, 14:23:00: BBC's Digin programme starts again on 1st March along with 5 free packets of seeds. Website isn't updated yet so keep checking.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/digin/
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Post by: Wilder on February 26, 2010, 16:52:21: just signed up for this today, let's see if I'm in luck!

thanks for pointing it out! :)
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Post by: sunloving on February 27, 2010, 15:47:01: my return email was different to robins it says

Thank you for pledging to join the RHS Grow Your Own campaign this year. If you have been one of the first 10,000 people (or one of first 50 companies) to sign up you will receive your starter pack as soon as possible (in a maximum of 28 days, one per household). You will also receive our monthly newsletter full of ideas, advice, offers and competitions. In the meantime, if you would like more ideas and advice from the RHS to start planning your fruit and veg growing , go to www.rhs.org.uk/growyourown.

So it sounds like I'm not in the first 10,000 :'(

x sunloving
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Post by: Stopp on February 27, 2010, 16:27:52: I pledged on the 25th when the offer was put up and practically got an email reply in minutes saying they will be sent out in approx 28 days. Just been to the website today http://www.rhs.org.uk/growyourown and it says that over 15000 have now pledged, so I must been one of the lucky few that were quick enough. I'll let you know if and when they arrive.
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Post by: Baccy Man on March 16, 2010, 10:29:46: The starter pack arrived on Saturday it contained:

Basic info about growing veg, an RHS events calendar with fruit & veg planner printed on the reverse & some recipes.
1 single use soil ph test kit.
1 pair Burgon & Ball fruit & veg snips.
1 bag for life type shopping bag.
1 pack Duchy Originals organic radish seeds "French Breakfast 2".
1 pack Duchy Originals organic beetroot seeds "Bolivar".
1 pack T&M sweet green basil seeds.
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Post by: Mortality on March 20, 2010, 12:00:14: Recieved the RHS pack this morning. ;D

RHS Events Calendar
1 Container growing guide
2 Recipe Cards (Rhubarb chutney, Strawberry pavlova squares with cointreau cream, Carrot cake with lemon cheese frosting and Roast pumpkin & parmesan bake)
1 Bookmark style card with RHS show dates
1 T&M Packet Tomato (Gardener's Delight)
1 T&M Packet Carrot (Nantes Frubund)

Thanks again for the link.
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Post by: angle shades on March 20, 2010, 18:36:05: me too ;D

mines the same as Mortality's....you can never have too many tom seeds ;D/ shades x
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Post by: Deb P on March 21, 2010, 10:18:11: Minww arrived yesterday, some as Mortalitiy's....Baccy Man. you must have had a posh version!!
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Post by: Digeroo on March 21, 2010, 10:27:41: I also have the standard version. Recipe for carrot cake looks good. The container growing sheet will be useful for my daughter where there is limited space, and I shall pin up the growing guide in the lottie shed. I put one up last year and it disappeared so hopefully someone found it useful.

Seeds are always welcome. :P

I would have liked the soil test kit.
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Post by: Baccy Man on March 21, 2010, 10:58:35: Quote from: Deb P on March 21, 2010, 10:18:11
....Baccy Man. you must have had a posh version!!

As I work from home I used the company name on the request perhaps that made a difference. Must admit the fruit & veg snips worth a tenner were unexpected.
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Post by: Tee Gee on March 21, 2010, 14:44:18: Well begger me!

I set you all on to this and I haven't received mine yet, and I sent in before you even new about it! :'( ;)

Got my T& M feebies on Friday though!

This was the one where postage was free and I had a £5 voucher so got 6 packets. ( Went to pages where if you got two for the price of one)

Petunia - 'Rainbow'

Pansy - Fancy Cats

Pansy - Daffodil mixed

Zinnia - Parasol mixed

Auricula -Viennese

Verbena - Quartz Waterfall

Sweet Pea - Miss Wilmott.

I had 2x£5 vouchers but the system would not accept another lot!

But quite happy with what I did get!
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Post by: cornykev on March 21, 2010, 17:04:02: Nothing here yet TG. :'( ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: artichoke on March 22, 2010, 10:36:05: Mine arrived just now, and appears to be the standard pack as described above - no £10 snippers!
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Post by: cornykev on March 22, 2010, 16:21:58: Mine arrived today, standard pack with carrots and tommies, no snippers though, that Baccy's a sporny get. ;) ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Pesky Wabbit on March 22, 2010, 17:10:48: Not got mine yet :'( :'( :'( :'(

I pledged on Feb 25th and they say "maximum of 28 days". which gives 'em 72 hours.

Or else, I'll not honour my pledge. ;) ;)
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Post by: sunloving on March 22, 2010, 19:09:17: I got mine this morning yipee even after worrying that i was too late.
Id given my mum all my spare tom seeds and was just thinking i needed to buy more as im just putting up a new and much bigger greenhouse, so gardners delight already sown in the propagator.

Lovely free stuff , you cant beat it!

x sunloving
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Post by: Tee Gee on March 23, 2010, 13:06:07: Got mine this morning Carrots & Tomatoes plus the paperwork.

Too late for the tomatoes will save these for next year.
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Post by: plot51A on March 23, 2010, 13:19:14: Mine arrived this morning too. Recipes look good - have still got some squash to use up, might try the Roast Pumpkin and parmesan bake tomorrow :D
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Post by: Robert_Brenchley on March 23, 2010, 14:17:52: I got mine. You can still plant outdoor toms now, but you need to get moving.
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Post by: tomatoada on March 23, 2010, 15:32:57: Mine arrived today.
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Post by: greensausage on March 23, 2010, 21:38:46: Mine arrived today, Tomato and Carrot seeds and the paperwork. Love free seeds ;D
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Post by: tricia on March 23, 2010, 22:19:03: I got tomato and carrot seeds today too. I've never been successful with carrots so they've already been passed on!

Tricia
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Post by: earlypea on March 24, 2010, 13:44:07: Well, I just got the bumph and no seeds at all :-\ Not that I need any more, but I was going to give them to my little nephew because he enjoys dramatic broadcast sowing.

I signed the same day as the original poster - what a waste of trees!
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Post by: 1066 on March 24, 2010, 16:23:36: Mine arrived this morning - carrots and tomatoes. So thanks you TeeGee :D
Earlypea if your nephew would like to some I'm happy to forward them to you :)
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Post by: tomatoada on March 24, 2010, 16:51:20: I have received a second lot if you would like them.
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Post by: Pesky Wabbit on March 25, 2010, 00:23:23: Mine arrived this morning, only just within the 28 days they stated.

I was beginning to think someone had tipped them off about me blagging too many free seeds.

Still waiting for the Dig-in ones thou. :(
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Post by: earlypea on March 25, 2010, 09:15:57: Thanks for the generous offers, but it's actually fine. I felt guilty ordering them anyway - I mean they're intended for total beginners and not people with stacks of seed already.

Besides it doesn't really matter what kind of seeds I give to my nephew because whatever he sows only weeds appear (my sister's a bit of a novice with a garden and doesn't appear to understand where they come from) and he fully believes they're whatever he sowed (sweet :) ).
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Post by: lottiedolly on March 25, 2010, 09:45:04: Got my carrots and toms :)
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Post by: artichoke on March 25, 2010, 13:13:26: I got my Dig In pack a few days ago, and it is really useful - going straight to grandchildren.
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Post by: artichoke on March 26, 2010, 13:19:24: I made the RHS pledge, got the seeds and leaflets, and must have absentmindedly entered some sort of competition, because I have just had an email from the RHS saying

"Thank you for entering our recent competition in the March e-newsletter. I am pleased to tell you that you have won a easy access coldframe from Two Wests & Elliott. Congratulations!"

Have examined it carefully for signs of phishing, but it appears to be the real thing, and the person it is from is defintely an RHS editor, so I've sent them my address and should receive the cold frame within 28 days! According to the Wests website, it costs over £90 and looks pretty stunning:

http://www.twowests.co.uk/TwoWestsSite/product/CFEACF.htm

Does anyone remember a competition in the March Newsletter? I don't think I even have the newsletter......or was it something we were automatically entered for when we signed up?

Help, someone - I am having a senior moment.....
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Post by: Baccy Man on March 26, 2010, 13:36:45: There was a competition recently as described here:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=30556653
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Post by: artichoke on March 26, 2010, 13:53:44: That's the one! Thank you so much for jogging my memory - I remember now thinking I might as well click "potato" as ignore the whole thing because it was clearly just a lottery.....:

Which one of the following vegetables benefits from 'earthing up' (ie: drawing soil up around the shoots as they develop)?
Potato
Lettuce
Aubergine

I'm amazed to have won it! I've never had a proper cold frame, just bits of glass balanced on bricks. Can't wait for it to arrive!
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Post by: Jayb on March 26, 2010, 14:04:47: Good on you ;D
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Post by: lottiedolly on March 26, 2010, 14:07:41: well done artichoke
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Post by: Mortality on April 09, 2010, 09:26:19: ''Dear One Pot Pledger,

Congratulations! You've won yourself a Windowgrow from Greenhouse Sensation!

This great product, perfect for window ledges and patios will be winging it's way to your doorstep soon. Here's hoping it helps you make a success of your One Pot Pledge.

All the best,

The One Pot Pledge team''

It arrived this morning ;D
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Post by: betula on April 09, 2010, 09:28:48: Well done ....lucky you ,hope you enjoy it :)
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Post by: Hector on April 09, 2010, 09:31:39: That's super! Really pleased for you :)
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Post by: Mortality on April 09, 2010, 13:20:40: Quote from: Mortality on April 09, 2010, 09:26:19
''Dear One Pot Pledger,

Congratulations! You've won yourself a Windowgrow from Greenhouse Sensation!

This great product, perfect for window ledges and patios will be winging it's way to your doorstep soon. Here's hoping it helps you make a success of your One Pot Pledge.

All the best,

The One Pot Pledge team''

It arrived this morning ;D

Oops wrong pledge, mine was from http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/