Goodbye Plant Nation?

[Reg Smeeton]

I was sorry to see the other day some sort of "Development" sign above Plant Nation, the little garden centre on Upland Road. I assume it will be replaced by houses. I have always liked it as a cheerful and convenient local business, and if it's closing, it'll be a longer trek to pick up something for the garden.

One of the features I've always liked about East Dulwich is the little businesses and garages to be found in some of the back streets. Slowly one by one they are giving up the ghost. Perhaps inevitable, but for us old-timers a little sad too.

[jimbo1964]

That is sad.. I guess land is just so valuable now.

[Vik]

That is a shame, we get our Christmas tree there every year, always a lovely tree and a good price delivered free with a smile!

Will be a great loss to the area.

[TonyQuinn]

That is really depressing news.....one of Dulwich's finest establishments. Those guys are great.

[Sue]

TonyQuinn Wrote:

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>...one of Dulwich's finest establishments.

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Oh come on, they were lovely people, but that's putting it a bit strong .... :))

[Vik]

In your opinion Sue.

I agree with TonyQuinn.

[Cora]

Very selfish but yes that is one Christmas tradition I will really miss....loved choosing my tree with them each year and getting it delivered later in the day....it was the start of Christmas x.....

[The5thMan]

Yep, such a shame. Friendly faces, excellent gardening knowledge and a main-stay in East Dulwich for the six years or so that I've lived here. Always remember being gullibly introduced to the 'water otter' in a cage on my first visit.

[numbers]

Vik Wrote:

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> In your opinion Sue.

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> I agree with TonyQuinn.

What Vik said.

[Sue]

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> > In your opinion Sue.

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> What Vik said.

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Ok, fair enough numbers, I'm out-number-ed (sorry sorry).

How would you all define a "fine establishment", as in "One of Dulwich's finest establishment", and what would you say were the other "fine establishments" in Dulwich?

I thought it was a quite nice little place selling plants, with friendly people and occasionally some quite nice plants. It had very little space so the selection was extremely small, and the prices weren't that cheap. Sometimes the plants on sale were let's say tired, and other times they weren't kept sufficiently watered.

No idea about their "excellent gardening knowledge", as I never had cause to ask their advice, but it would be a bit surprising if they didn't have good knowledge given that they were running a plant centre, albeit a very small one!

[2degreesfrommadness]

Just to let you all know what's happening:

Ray has retired to the country taking Lloyd with him.

Keith hopes to be continuing with christmas trees and can also supply logs and kindling.

Any questions please feel free to pm or ring Keith on 07963730612

[Sue]

Ooops, sorry if I offended anyone. Best of luck for the future.

[StraferJack]

I'm reminded of this classic exchange between Madworld74 and *bob*

http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?5,69381,69484#msg-69484

[Cora]

Please make sure he lets us know where he's selling the trees if the location changes! And happy retirement to the other two!

[Sue]

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> I'm reminded of this classic exchange between

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> http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?5

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:)