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Not to sure if this is the right section to post this but HDRA have changed its name to Garden Organic. I have just looked at the new website - www.getsetgrow.org.uk which offers a few freebies and special offers if you register. Worth a look .

Jim

Call me an old scrunter - but I liked the old name and the old website. But thanks for the url I'll still take the free seeds!

Thought so.

Just Googled "scrunter" and it came up with some guy in the Carribean who makes calypso records.

Also tried a dictionary which said " did you mean scrubber "  :o

Noted - I preferred the old one.

Gosh another old scrunter  ;D

Quote from: allotmanye on October 13, 2005, 13:10:01
Just Googled "scrunter" and it came up with some guy in the Carribean who makes calypso records.

Also tried a dictionary which said " did you mean scrubber " :o

You need to get a copy of 'Ye olde Insults of West Yorkshire'.

Maybe not....

Well, I will have the seeds also......

Scrunters as far as the eye can see!

I hope I get "Scrunters Delight" seeds.

I preferred the old site.

Personally think that it is very important to remember what the HD stood for.  Where would we all be without him?

...in an early grave.

Quote from: wardy on October 13, 2005, 13:43:01
Just been on and put me name down for some free seeds.  Hope it's not lettuce  ;D

Or courgette.... 
D

Now now scrunters :)

The HDRA is still the HDRA legally, they've just changed their working name to Garden Organic because they were having trouble with the general public not knowing what HDRA stood for or meant. In this age of branding and such, they asked members what they stood for and organic gardening was the overwhelming answer, hence Garden Organic.

They should be able to raise the profile of organics more if the first question folk ask isn't 'what's HDRA stand for?'


On seed types, the web page says,
"Complete your details and we will send you a Get Set, Grow pack, which includes a free packet of organic seeds (either rocket or tomato depending on the season) and a 2-for-1 entry voucher to visit Ryton (Warwickshire) or Yalding (Kent) Organic Gardens to inspire your growing ideas

Please note: People registering before November 15 will receive their Get Set, Grow! packs shortly afterwards. The next deadline for entries will be January 31, with packs being distributed in February.
"

I don't want rocket so am hanging on till January for my freebie toms :)

moonbells

I kind of liked the fact that 'HDRA' went against the grain of oh-so-clever branding...'Garden Organic' ain't even grammatikal.

Down with marketing men! Long Live Henry Doubleday!!

QuoteBTW who's Henry Doubleday

I thought you were his Great Grandmother, Wardy?? 

I went to see their garden near ryton this september. not very impressive at all
as far as vegetables are concerned.

Quote from: terrace max on October 14, 2005, 13:53:36
Down with marketing men! Long Live Henry Doubleday!!

Are Marketing woman still OK?! hope so, as I am one.

I think this is a good idea for all the reasons above - thanks for the explanation Moonbells. Nice to see they are keeping up with the times and trying to widen their appeal.

Darn, I was too keen, I wanted tomatoes too! Have got rocket already and am not too keen on it anyway! swop shop here I come  :)

Heh heh  ;D

   And fannys her aunt...!!!!  :o :o ;D ;D

Thanks for that- just registered for my seeds. Is this definitely the same as HDRA- doesn't seem to say so on the site?