Upton Country Park Plant Centre, Poole

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  1. strongylodon

    strongylodon Old Member

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    The small Plant Centre where I have volunteered for two years almost closed last Autumn at the end of the season due to the person running it having a stroke (and his wife who helped him broke both hips) and is in a wheel chair. Three of us decided we didn't want it to close for good and decided to take it on ourselves. I have taken on ordering the plants (from three nurseries) and plant care for the next six months. I thought I had left all this behind!!!!:biggrin:
    The retail side is quite a learning curve for me.
    Now we have most of the shrubs, perennials, alpines and Spring bedding we are opening next Wednesday. Some stock is in and behind the (ancient) greenhouses.
    There is still a lot of last minute work to finish and another delivery tomorrow of Acers and Camellias but I'm sure it will be ok on the day.
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    • pete

      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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      Good luck Strongy, hope it all goes well.
       
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      • CharlieBot

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        Looks great, well done to you and your colleagues.
         
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        • Jenny namaste

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          Well done for keeping it from closing Strongy. All the stuff looks top notch - wish you were nearer,
          good luck,
          Jenny
           
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          • strongylodon

            strongylodon Old Member

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            The things we do for love! (10cc):smile:
             
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            • longk

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              Very best of luck for next week!
               
            • Sheal

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              I wish you well with the opening Strongy. Keep us posted on how things are going. :)
               
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              • Lolimac

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                Nice one Strongy:thumbsup: It's such a shame when these nurseries close down,there's not enough of them IMO.Good luck:dbgrtmb:
                 
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                • Jiffy

                  Jiffy The Match is on Fire

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                  Well done and best of luck
                   
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