Plant for bees scheme

Interesting - might give it a try! thank you.

Oooh! Thanks Angie! :)

Have some of these already. Will put a label by them
with B on, so I remember to watch them.

I filled in the form. Free plants and seeds are going to be very helpful in the coming months! Thanks again Angie!

Just filled it in - thanks again.

thank you :-)

Watch out its a (free !) money making scheme.
I joined, then deleted it. Dont want a lot of Facebook
contacts. Prefer Goy people I already know.

How does it work then, what's the catch?

Please expand Dianebulley?
All you are asked to do is fill in the form and they tell you you will get an email in return. Which is what I received.
Yes, the scheme is being run by another gardening site but you are under no obligation to join or sign up for anything.
Since I signed up just over a week ago - I have received no soliciting emails, have not parted with any money and nor have I been bombarded with spam emails.
If you bothered to take the time to read about the scheme - you will have read that they are attempting to grow bee friendly plants in 10,000 gardens across Europe - which 4,800 have already taken up the offer.
It's way too expensive to carry out research over such a wide area and offering food for the bees in order to strengthen the population as a compromise.

I also want to say that throw away comments like that do nobody any favours - you have made me feel rather awkward now, thank you!

Thanks so much for sharing this offer, Scottish - I filled out the form and have received an e-mail listing many seeds and some perennial bare rooted plants which will be dispatched.

Regarding the comment from Diane saying it's a money-making scheme, I hope she will read the following (from my email):

In addition to the assistance you will receive in connection to the Plants for Bees scheme we would like to offer you the chance to become a full MyGarden Team Member at a 50 per cent discount over the published price of £79 per year. This is not part of the Plants for Bees scheme but if you are a keen gardener or just starting out as a gardener its a great service which provides you with your own gardening expert on the GardenAdvice staff to provide you with advice on your garden and gardening projects by email, phone and garden visit. Plus loads of other benefits such as free lawn care, and plants through the MyGarden Team plant swap facility. For further details visit this link
http://www.gardenadvice.co.uk/my-garden-team/

If you wish to benefit from this offer sign up for the free MyGardenTeam trial at the link above using the code "plantsforbees" and we will contact you to explain how the service works.

As a member of the RHS, and, obviously a GoY member, I do not feel the need to enrol on another gardening forum! However, if this were not the case, I may have enrolled, but certainly do not feel under any pressure to do so.

One thing I do hope for, that's many more Bees in my garden this Summer!

End of sermon ... lol!

Your welcome Shirley. I received the same information in my email, which was why I said there was no obligation to sign up. You never know someone might find the benefits of the site useful.
My aim was not to highlight the site, merely of the scheme.
They are doing no different that most online shopping sites do.

Correct ... there will be a lot of seed sowing to be done ... but the anticipated Bees will make it worthwhile!

I think Diane's comment was kindly meant though, even if she was evidently mistaken. I'm looking forward to seeing what I'm offered!

That's good ! We should do more to encourage the bees. I'll have a look at the link :o)

Yes Scottish, please don't feel awkward...it's a good offer!

I've received my list - lots of things I haven't got and want, which is great. I couldn't believe how much they were offering, and they don't appear even to be asking for carriage.

;-)

Thanks everyone - I was quite surprised not to have to pay P&P too Stera. Obviously which ever organisation is organising the scheme has that covered.

Thanks for sharing this Scottish :)

You're welcome Gg :)

Really enjoyed your blog Scottish ....and many thanks for the link its a great idea gets a BIG thumbs up from me! Ive GOY nominated it and added to me favorites :)

Very popular blog, Scottish!
Well done you.
Went to MY faves for future plant references even though I didn't join the scheme.
Seems like everyone's happy...well almost. Lol.

Hope I am not too late for this, just the job, thanks Scottish.

Glad you enjoyed Beehappy :)
Mouldy - I've quite a few of the plants listed anyway - I'm sure some of these can find their way westward ;)
DD2 - I'm sure your not too late. I know that Tim (the coordinator) hasn't yet sorted out the bare root plants as it's too wet yet!

Have just set it up (using my Facebook page) just waiting for the email, so fingers crossed.......will be so chuffed, and a big thanks for this Scottish....

Hi all im also going to sign up and like Scottish have quite a few of these plants too so would be very happy to share if needed. I had a plethora of Verbena Bonariensis seedlings last year so if the same happens im happy to send on to anyone whos in need ....my friends tease me and say my mission in life is to "spread Gods Garden" Its just anything to help the bees and butterflys to dine :)

Which reminds me...do you still want a 'Fire & Ice' dahlia?
Now, lets see...I 've got phlox, aster, rudbeckia, cornflower, lavender, geranium, plus the plants you sent me last year and a mountain of sweetpea and nasturtium seeds I collected (See, I did listen. Lol).
I reckon I've got enough for now to utilise across all three backcourts, although I'm grateful for the kind offer.
At the moment I can barely move in the flat with all the seeds I've been chucking into modules and this is only January! Lol.
I'll have to do a blog soon.
Who shouted "BOO!"?
At least this year I have a head start.
I just hope my spring bulbs decide to grace the garden with their presence. Lol.

Dont we all Mouldy.....

My first spring flowers, as a gardener.
I can't wait.
Success or failure, I ll learn something new.

Nothing like it Mouldy - any signs of anything yet? We have a few snowdrops and a hellebore so far.
How are you coping with all your seed modules in your flat - have you got big windows?

Scottish I have signed up, just waiting for an email to tell me what plants/seeds to expect, did you have to wait long, I had the confirmation email quite quickly...

Just one 'Queen of the Night', so far, Stera, but I live in hope. Lol.
The windows are, in fact, quite large and the ledges are huge, luckily.

:)) Great to have big windowsills. We're a bit short of them here, windows rather small and sitting room faces North, so no seed raising in the house. (And the cat would probably sit on the trays if we had any...)Thank goodness for the conservatory anyway.

This year, as I run out of room in my flat, I intend utilising the neighbours' sills.
They just don't know it yet! ;-)

Bravo that man!!

I'm not sure they'll agree, Stera...about the 'bravo', I mean. Lol.

Tough cooky.

My sentiments, too.
They can put up with a few seedlings, as the result is a garden they're happy to sit in all day, all summer long, weather permitting. ;-)

All we need now is that sitting out summer...

I put an order in for one about mid December, so dust off your lounger about mid-March.
That's if you can find any time, during the planting! Lol.

Wondering what was happening about this I emailed them today as having heard nothing. I was wondering if it was a scam after all. But they were unable to lift their plants in time because of the wet weather and are planning to send them in the autumn instead. They are sending the seeds very soon (if they have your address!)

Was going to do an email this weekend Stera, I had a feeling that the weather had been the reason for the delay. Thanks you've saved me the bother.