Farmer gracy

Discussion in 'Freebies, Offers & Bargains' started by Loofah, Apr 15, 2023.

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  1. NigelJ

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    Some of these companies source some bulbs from the UK and others from Holland.
    It's easier to find more unusual bulbs from UK sources than very common popular.
    Taylors grow their daffodils in the UK. Companies in the Spalding area have long standing links with Holland and bulbs used to go backwards and forwards with some frequency, I'm not sure how Brexit has affected this.
     
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    I was taught to ask a policeman.
     
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      What if the policeman don't know. ???:rolleyespink::help:


      Ah yes !!!!!:scratch:
      The policeman would ask a friend :thumbsup:
       
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      Ah yes but remember we are not all in the UK.
       
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      So does this make a difference?:huh::old:
       
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      I was just replying to the comment about supporting uk companies, so buying from a UK mail order company is no different to buying from a Dutch mail order company.
       
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        It is different because you keep the UK company alive which surely is a good idea if we want to have some more local sources of plants and bulbs than just one massive supplier in Holland. I'm sure that's the same for people based in other countries you'd want to buy from local companies too to keep them around, once they're gone it will be too late.
         
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        Don't worry george don't despair
        As well as keeping FG going I'm keeping many small companies in the UK going too. from seed companies to the plants people down the road who sell their extra plants for pin money . And many more. InbetweenErs, you never know we maybe helping these young unns to become
        up and coming companies !!
        As they say............
        " from little acorns grow etc etc" :spinning:
        Thanks for your concerns though, it's been noted:)
         
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