For those of you not in the know, the Hardy Plant Society is an organisation that promotes and protects hardy plants. Perhaps you had worked that much out. Each year a selection of its generous and knowledgeable members donate seed which is distributed amongst us locusts. After hearing that our Six on Saturday leader The Propagator received his package early yesterday morning, I set up camp by the front door with a thermos of piña colada and a family sized bar of Kendal mint cake. Luckily, as my emergency rations didn’t last long, I only had minutes to wait until my delivery arrived. And here they are, my little nuggets of potential. Some I had to look up again as I had forgotten what they were. Each and every one a good choice.
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I was more modest in my demands but got a mere 7 out of 10. My surprise package is to follow. Mr P has, it seems, already sown all of his. I will be a bit more patient.I’m trying to decide whether I should now join the Alpine Society or the Cottage Garden Society. Or both.
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The alpine society. The RHS also provides a similar scheme for its members.
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The Alpine Society is tempting, however so is the Cottage Garden Society. It is not easy.
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I’ve joined both now. Left the RHS a few years ago and have no plans to rejoin.
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My previous experience with the CGS has made me bias never to recommend them!
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Yes. Oh Yes. As i am in the states and in a colder climate than you I’ll have to wait until next month for my Hardy Plant Society Mid-Atlantic Group seeds to arrive. I badly needed to see those “little nuggets of potential” (love that phrase). Thank you.
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Everyone gets their seeds now. I feel so deprived. I already have too many, and will not be doing many vegetables this year.
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You can live vicariously through me, I can share 🙂
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No, thank you. It is not the same. Brent says that all the time, but is really bragging about all that he gets to grow as demos for his client, but that I would never plant so close to natural forests.
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Well I wasn’t bragging, just trying to be kind.
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Oh, I did not intend to imply that you were bragging. That is what Brent does. I just do not do the vicarious thing.
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OK, that is fine, we will leave it to Brent.
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Now, that is exciting! I hope all your seeds germinate, survive and thrive. Also hope your photos will be beautiful and you will share them with us.
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Thank you, and I hope so too, and I will if I can x
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Oooh, lovely. I must join the HPS.
I’ve just received my RHS handout, all 15 of my first choices most of which already sown. I can share in your excitement absolutely.
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You should join, it is a great group, also Plant Heritage, we have some lovely lecture and apple crumble days at Marwood.
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Lucky you! I am still waiting, the post in rural East Yorkshire is slow, hopefully mine will arrive tomorrow otherwise I will be crying!
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Don’t cry, you can share mine until it arrives.
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Enjoy your seeds – look forward to seeing the flowers
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How fabulous, I know 7 of those plants! Can’t wait to see the rest.
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Fingers crossed!
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How exciting. You are going to have fun.
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I know, and I am expecting another set of “unwanted” later. Even more exciting!
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Happy sowing and growing. xx
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Same to you Mike x
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Now that looks like fun!
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I think it might just be, can’t wait to start sowing but as I haven’t got anywhere undercover to do it I have to wait until it stops raining ……. it may be some time.
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I am still sat by our letter box, I will soon have to send out for emergency rations!🍪🍷🍷
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Oh no! Hope they arrive this morning. Otherwise I will send a large bag of maltesers.
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👍Arrived.
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Horray!
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