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Sorry... that doesn't make sense... I was supposed to quote Digeroo but hit a wrong button and commented on Plot18... it's still early... add more coffee

I cannot find anything about moving away from Ryton on their web site.  They sold off the garden centre and retail side some years ago. 

They closed the Garden at Yalding in Kent a few years ago... is it an old story being recycled?

Quote from: squeezyjohn on December 16, 2017, 21:41:16

Quote from: cambourne7 on December 16, 2017, 20:49:01
HSL ???

Heritage Seed Library - made available for members of Garden Organic to choose several packets of rare heirloom seeds every year.

AH Thanks xx

Quote from: galina on December 16, 2017, 21:44:08

Quote from: cambourne7 on December 16, 2017, 20:49:01
HSL ???

https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/HSL

Thanks

Late Christmas present here too:

Marrow Long white trailing
Celery Solid pink
Climbing French Bean Reading Purple
Cucumber Izjastsnoi
Cauliflower St George
Carrot Beta III
and
Tomato Lister's Perfection as extra

And wishing you all a wonderful year with our new varieties.  Always interesting to read who chose what.

Quote from: Plot 18 on December 19, 2017, 22:42:31
Would it still be worth being a member if you couldn't see the gardens? Be interesting to see if they reduce the membership cost as they are reducing the perks?

https://www.hortweek.com/garden-organic-plans-move-ryton/parks-and-gardens/article/1452696

Following on from this Ryton is for sale..
https://propertylink.estatesgazette.com/property-details/6306599-ryton-organic-gardens-coventry-cv8-3lg

I've been reading about this, it's being discussed all over social media, I think GO have really shot themselves In The foot by keeping the members in the dark.

Several angry members are intending to contact GO tomorrow when the office opens demanding an explanation.

I wonder if GO even cares what it's members think.....

Quote from: Seacarrot on January 21, 2018, 19:03:28
I've been reading about this, it's being discussed all over social media, I think GO have really shot themselves In The foot by keeping the members in the dark.

Several angry members are intending to contact GO tomorrow when the office opens demanding an explanation.

I wonder if GO even cares what it's members think.....

This is a very sad end to what used to be a wonderful teaching garden.  I wish it had been given to the National Trust instead.   

Getting away a bit from HSL, but I thought I'd mention that a Save Ryton Gardens group has started up on Facebook two days ago for anybody interested.

It looks like permission has been given in principle for 54 houses and the sale is with 'vacant possession'.  On the other hand Garden Organic have finally issued a statement, where they effectively say, that a sale is only one money saving option, rather a done deal. 

Gutted... why am I paying my annual subscription

Sown Friday.
Germinated today!

Fabulous, that's quick for onions! 

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Quote from: pumpkinlover on February 26, 2018, 15:11:23
Sown Friday.
Germinated today!

Quote from: galina on February 26, 2018, 17:02:17
Fabulous, that's quick for onions! 

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Quote from: pumpkinlover on February 26, 2018, 15:11:23
Sown Friday.
Germinated today!

That's what I thought. Usually takes much longer. I have thrown leeks out before now after a good month and then they have started to germinate.