tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.comments2024-03-01T07:50:27.676+00:00The Physic BloggerSara Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comBlogger468125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-88529327555521821112018-03-27T16:53:32.259+01:002018-03-27T16:53:32.259+01:00The Riverside Garden centre sold their bulbs in pa...The Riverside Garden centre sold their bulbs in paper bags last year. And I think the only 'tat' they sell is greetings cards. Caspers on North St Bedminster will take clean plastic flower posts and re-use them.bikecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15599522649522776104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-57472187328258099582018-03-21T16:15:33.924+00:002018-03-21T16:15:33.924+00:00That is always my question!! I have no idea but it...That is always my question!! I have no idea but it's certainly not me.....Sara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-1531174684630523012018-03-19T19:57:10.960+00:002018-03-19T19:57:10.960+00:00I bought bulbs in paper bags at Malvern show last ...I bought bulbs in paper bags at Malvern show last year, and our local garden centre sells its seed potatoes and kidney beans loose in paper bags. But everything else - plas5ic. Plus from November to March it barely stocks a plant - just ‘lifestyle’ tat. Who buys that stuff?JuneGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952887141793050434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-65552058715523324682018-03-19T18:41:00.672+00:002018-03-19T18:41:00.672+00:00I was thrilled to see that Notcutts garden centres...I was thrilled to see that Notcutts garden centres will take all your pots although obviously they don't have that many!! I found somewhere online that was making things from 2nd hand pots but they appeared to be on a break sadly. I think we just have to keep the pressure up!!<br />Sara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-4241642208624313782018-03-19T18:39:35.521+00:002018-03-19T18:39:35.521+00:00It's crazy isn't it? And we buy it because...It's crazy isn't it? And we buy it because it's cute and seasonal and utterly unnecessary!! Good luck with your mission-it's a fine one!!Sara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-54056296641053563662018-03-19T15:56:12.442+00:002018-03-19T15:56:12.442+00:00Do you know, I was having similar thoughts at the ...Do you know, I was having similar thoughts at the garden centre this morning. The majority of their stock was lifestyle products, and like you say, unnecessary ones at that. Little baskets to collect Easter eggs in, for instance. Stuff that might be considered cute, but will be in landfill in 2 years. I’ve made a pledge to myself not to buy anything new unless it will be used and treasured for a long time. Ali, The Mindful Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10370075060413581127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-80905372506121070602018-03-19T09:32:18.616+00:002018-03-19T09:32:18.616+00:00I still have the watering can from my first garden...I still have the watering can from my first garden. Now nearly 30 years old and rather battered (bit like its owner), it's still used daily in summer. I am drowning in a sea of plastic pots - reuse them but the pile keeps growing. Delighted to see some nurseries starting to think about ditching plastic. I think we gardeners need to keep the pressure on.The Chatty Gardenerhttps://thechattygardener.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-79881286746151845612018-03-19T07:56:02.130+00:002018-03-19T07:56:02.130+00:00I hope you're right about the paper bags!! My ...I hope you're right about the paper bags!! My fear is that this will be a flash in the pan and I really hope it isn't!!Sara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-62086872226460068832018-03-18T18:43:02.458+00:002018-03-18T18:43:02.458+00:00I have lots of plastic in my garden, but very litt...I have lots of plastic in my garden, but very little of it is single-use stuff. I have plant-pots that get used again and again; I have cloches and mini-greenhouses that I have had for years, I have watering-cans that have become old friends! Re buying the bulbs: I think we will soon be seeing lots of businesses re-introducing paper bags, and for fruit & veg as well as bulbs.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-33124772373086327992018-03-07T16:41:15.248+00:002018-03-07T16:41:15.248+00:00Certainly is!Certainly is!The Chatty Gardenerhttps://thechattygardener.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-36128106764979542762018-03-07T14:50:11.992+00:002018-03-07T14:50:11.992+00:00Well I agree but I am constantly being asked!!
Fun...Well I agree but I am constantly being asked!!<br />Funny isn't isn't it? Sara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-48783881023223088352018-03-07T08:36:17.388+00:002018-03-07T08:36:17.388+00:00I'd be happy with any of those! I've had a...I'd be happy with any of those! I've had all sorts of garden-related Mother's Day gifts from gloves to seeds and one year some Tigridia bulbs that produce beautiful flowers every summer. Gardeners are so easy to buy for!The Chatty Gardenerhttps://thechattygardener.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-44096806533907224792018-02-19T08:44:50.969+00:002018-02-19T08:44:50.969+00:00Bless you Rebecca. I have to say it mortifies me t...Bless you Rebecca. I have to say it mortifies me to see how many people are bullied by clients. It's as if in some cases they take folk on just to do so. But then I also remember a certain person saying to me that she knew her behaviour could be seen as bullying and that wasn't going to change. I'm just pleased I can see the triggers now and call it out but I cannot pretend I am looking forward to this week!! XXX<br />Sara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-17068491260610077232018-02-19T08:41:56.307+00:002018-02-19T08:41:56.307+00:00Thanks Mandy xxx
Thanks Mandy xxx<br />Sara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-6786273203269656512018-02-18T11:19:09.477+00:002018-02-18T11:19:09.477+00:00Oh Sara, I remember reading snippets at the time a...Oh Sara, I remember reading snippets at the time and being concerned for this person (YOU) I had not yet met. Bullying sucks the life out of you and I can only this as I went through it myself with a client just after I set up my design business. This person made me doubt my abilities, was openly mean, bitterly and the things that were said about me (and as a link it went on to include my children) still, eight years later, make me want to weep with frustration. I even began to suffer panic attacks. So, I know what it is like to be at the end of a bullying campaign and it makes me so angry when behaviour like this is swept under the carpet or ignored. It is not okay. It will never be okay. <br />I have learned to move on but it is still something which has affected my life greatly.Rebecca Smithhttp://www.rsgardendesign.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-36987222979588968612018-02-16T15:08:53.126+00:002018-02-16T15:08:53.126+00:00Well said, Sara. Hang on to the fact that for the ...Well said, Sara. Hang on to the fact that for the one person who criticises, 100s more applaud and I know whose opinion I would trust. Stay strong.The Chatty Gardenerhttp://www.thechattygardener.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-71096450478411231732018-02-16T11:21:44.210+00:002018-02-16T11:21:44.210+00:00Thanks Alison:))) xxxThanks Alison:))) xxxSara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-36943528999228347092018-02-15T18:47:39.012+00:002018-02-15T18:47:39.012+00:00Superb writing Sara - so clearly straight from the...Superb writing Sara - so clearly straight from the heart. XxAlison Leveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15234997684400583491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-56772469917098690782018-02-15T17:17:13.476+00:002018-02-15T17:17:13.476+00:00So sad that our industry appears to be peppered wi...So sad that our industry appears to be peppered with bullies but well done!! I hope you're ok now-it can really shock the system for quite some time. xSara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-86272920186302575272018-02-15T11:34:35.385+00:002018-02-15T11:34:35.385+00:00Thank you for sharing your experience Sara! And fo...Thank you for sharing your experience Sara! And for not backing down to bullies ❤Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-17177486691712510622018-02-15T11:31:11.822+00:002018-02-15T11:31:11.822+00:00I grew up with zero experience being bullied. I be...I grew up with zero experience being bullied. I believed it must be something that happened to other people. I assumed that I must project enough of an air of confidence that bullies knew not to bother with me. This made my experience with being bullied as an adult in the workplace very disorienting, embarrassing, and concerning. Despite having much experience in the horticulture world, I was suddenly treated as stupid, untalented and, as you say, so untrustworthy I couldn't handle watering the flowers. I hated going to work. This bully would point out my flaws often and loudly to whomever was around to hear. She was 'in' with the boss, ofcourse. It went on much longer than it should have & only ended when the professional facade I had been clinging desperately to cracked when she made yet another snarky comment and...I threw a bagel at her. I don't recommend throwing things at people, but seeing the look on her face, and walking out that day (never to return), was the BEST feeling. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-91607210790851868442018-02-14T20:30:26.363+00:002018-02-14T20:30:26.363+00:00Sara you are so brave. I went through a similar si...Sara you are so brave. I went through a similar situation 10 years ago working for a retailer that no longer exists. The bulling was terrible and I could do nothing. One accusation to many I was accused of bulling someone I had no recall of this.I was in a poor state health wise and knew that I had to get out.I gave in my notice and had 4 weeks of hell but road out the storm until the last day. When my so called manager wanted a word.oh let the games begin. The idiot went down to the office in front of me. He went in I went in behind him closed the door and held on to the door knob. I didn't care anymore he got the works I told him what I thought of him. Depression can sometimes take away any feelings.I ended it there and let him out.I left that day and never looked back couldn't get a job in retail but then again it didn't matter. Gardening has been my salvation and 10 years on i have a job I love good friends and having lots of fun.Wendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-65343094357289940582018-02-14T18:41:19.625+00:002018-02-14T18:41:19.625+00:00Thanks Steve. x
Thanks Steve. x<br />Sara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-35171346586826782472018-02-14T18:40:57.597+00:002018-02-14T18:40:57.597+00:00Thank you so much Charles. xxThank you so much Charles. xxSara Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194791616684419782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628970595252387812.post-79657668718853800782018-02-14T18:03:55.107+00:002018-02-14T18:03:55.107+00:00Very well written and brave to put this in to writ...Very well written and brave to put this in to writing as well. To many people seem to think that behaviour is acceptable - it isnt, so well done to you for standing up and being brave.Stevehttp://www.openspaces79.co.uknoreply@blogger.com