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Hoy

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Gorse seed wanted
« on: March 18, 2018, 10:05:35 AM »
I am looking for seeds of both Ulex minor and Ulex gallii. Maybe it is not the right time of the year?
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Re: Gorse seed wanted
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2018, 10:28:51 AM »
"When gorse is out of bloom, kissing is out of season".
Almost in Scotland.

ian mcdonald

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Re: Gorse seed wanted
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2018, 03:30:40 PM »
Trond, a UK firm called Sandeman Seed list Ulex minor. Their email is info@sandemanseeds.com

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Re: Gorse seed wanted
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2018, 12:37:11 PM »
Trond, I have had a reply from a seed firm in the UK called John Chambers. They ask what quantity of seed you require and your address. Maybe it would be better to contact them direct to see if they can supply? Their email is sales@johnchamberswildflowers.co.uk
« Last Edit: March 19, 2018, 12:40:20 PM by ian mcdonald »

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Re: Gorse seed wanted
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2018, 03:59:50 PM »
Trond, I have had a reply from a seed firm in the UK called John Chambers. They ask what quantity of seed you require and your address. Maybe it would be better to contact them direct to see if they can supply? Their email is sales@johnchamberswildflowers.co.uk

Ian, thank you very much! I will do that. :)
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Re: Gorse seed wanted
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2018, 09:18:35 PM »
Trond, I have had another message from John Chambers to say they cannot source either Gorse. Perhaps Sandeman Seed can help.

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Re: Gorse seed wanted
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2018, 08:17:49 AM »
Ian,

Thank you very much for your help. I have ordered some seeds from Sandeman. They had other interesting stuff too!
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Re: Gorse seed wanted
« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2018, 02:22:47 PM »
Trond, I think the firm may have been dissolved in May 2017.

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Re: Gorse seed wanted
« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2018, 07:14:20 PM »
Think they moved to France. Maybe due to Brexit?
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