saadplant Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) My charity saves plants from places like asda and the things I see are horrible but I still have to pay to save them? here are examples of what I see: Extremely root bound plants yellow leaves on plants soil as dry as rock aphids branches with kinks and worst These plants normally sell for 10 - 50p so I would LOVE it if you saved one and get a saviour badge on my website. http://bit.do/redspat make sure you buy one of the plants that have been discounted due to looks or fruit expiry Edited September 25, 2016 by saadplant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossu Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 The problem is that by "saving" them, you are actually encouraging the shops to buy more. If you're really interested in doing good, you would be better off lobbying Asda's (or whoever's) buying people, and trying to convince them either to stop, or to look after the plants better. But when all's said and done, these are only plants. We aren't talking about people or animals. Whilst it makes me sad to see poorly cared for plants, I can't say it seems important enough to base a charity on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saadplant Posted September 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 9 minutes ago, Yossu said: The problem is that by "saving" them, you are actually encouraging the shops to buy more. If you're really interested in doing good, you would be better off lobbying Asda's (or whoever's) buying people, and trying to convince them either to stop, or to look after the plants better. But when all's said and done, these are only plants. We aren't talking about people or animals. Whilst it makes me sad to see poorly cared for plants, I can't say it seems important enough to base a charity on. I see your point but In my view plants are more important than animals also we are working on a deal with Asda so we can get these plants for free but we are probably just going to get a discount but that lobbying off idea seems great . also I have at max only seen 10 a week at asda and B&Q so I am not worried about encouraging them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 I'm sorry, this is a crazy outlook. Cultivated plants are not as important as animals. They are cultivated in the tens of thousands for the supermarket trade and wastage is taken into account. Incidentally, supermarkets, DIY stores etc are not allowed to water their plants due to health and safety. That is why they are always seen drying out. Also, there is an awful lot of work, rules and regulations involved in running a 'charity' that you may want to research before posting further. I do appreciate your trying to do the right thing, but ultimately it doesn't benefit anyone and will not change the regulations on the sakes of plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saadplant Posted September 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 12 hours ago, Yossu said: The problem is that by "saving" them, you are actually encouraging the shops to buy more. If you're really interested in doing good, you would be better off lobbying Asda's (or whoever's) buying people, and trying to convince them either to stop, or to look after the plants better. But when all's said and done, these are only plants. We aren't talking about people or animals. Whilst it makes me sad to see poorly cared for plants, I can't say it seems important enough to base a charity on. Yes I have read about the rules and I dont expect to get more than £5000 a year so I am fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saadplant Posted September 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) idc if you don't think this charity is worth it if something is living and can be saved from bad conditions it should be saved from bad conditions and this is not some national charity it is a very small charity with only 2 donation points working on a 3rd one we only earn around £10 a week from this but these plants usually sell for 10p-£1 so we manage to save around 30-45 a month finally though it does not say anywhere on the website but this charity also helps bumble bees by building them hives and looking after them unfortunately it is not season Edited September 25, 2016 by saadplant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossu Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 4 hours ago, Richard said: Incidentally, supermarkets, DIY stores etc are not allowed to water their plants due to health and safety. That is why they are always seen drying out. Well cut off both my legs and call me Shorty, I never knew that! Explains quite a lot. Presumably places like B&Q get a special dispensation as garden centres, 'cos if they weren't allowed to water their plants, they'd be in trouble quickly! Mind you, having seen what B&Q do to the few carnis that end up there, you might be tempted to believe they aren't allowed to water them either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manders Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Why does health and safety stop you watering plants? (Ok i know there theres going to be some 'sensible' reason for this but still...). btw, i think if you want the cooperation of companies like asda, it might be wise not to slag them off, but rather highlight anything good they do... Edited September 25, 2016 by manders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North West Neps Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 "Have you slipped on water at a supermarket recently ? Bruised your bum slightly ? Then you need to call Claims4Nothing right now ! Despite the fact thay you're a responsible adult(?) who should have looked where they were stepping, you really should sue the scumbags and help sack an underpaid stressed out staff member for their careless watering of plants" I despise this Nanny State we live in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossu Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 I'm glad you replied to this before i did Tony, your reply was much better than mine would have been! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmanism Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Hello Saad, Have you registered your charity? Edited September 25, 2016 by nicmanism further clarification of a question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMHoff Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 If you want your charity project to be considered serious and not only a time killer for a well intended youngster then you should at least do a spell check in your website and revise the content in it. I like your entusiasm btw but I do not know if I share your goals and methods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saadplant Posted September 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 5 hours ago, nicmanism said: Hello Saad, Have you registered your charity? nope I am 100% not going to get more than £5000 a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saadplant Posted September 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) @JMHoff the website is young and is only a place to post about new arrivals it is not to donate at all Edited September 25, 2016 by saadplant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saadplant Posted September 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 6 hours ago, manders said: Why does health and safety stop you watering plants? (Ok i know there theres going to be some 'sensible' reason for this but still...). btw, i think if you want the cooperation of companies like asda, it might be wise not to slag them off, but rather highlight anything good they do... yes I want to try get asda help so instead of buying plants we can get them for free whenever they have left over stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saadplant Posted September 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 btw guys I know companies are not allowed to water them but they discount left over stock and all I am doing is buying those plants nursing them till they get better them give them away or keep them for myself these are a few plants and I thought I would do a good deed by taking care of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manders Posted September 25, 2016 Report Share Posted September 25, 2016 6 hours ago, North West Neps said: "Have you slipped on water at a supermarket recently ? Bruised your bum slightly ? Then you need to call Claims4Nothing right now ! Despite the fact thay you're a responsible adult(?) who should have looked where they were stepping, you really should sue the scumbags and help sack an underpaid stressed out staff member for their careless watering of plants" I despise this Nanny State we live in That well known lefty-criminal Blair has a lot to answer for... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saadplant Posted September 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 23 hours ago, manders said: That well known lefty-criminal Blair has a lot to answer for... Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicat Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) So do I get this right? you dont buy dying plants from their shops to their regular prices.. but you make a deal with shops to get their left over plants at discount prices in order to save them + ppl donate to your charity? Count me in! Edited September 26, 2016 by Tropicat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saadplant Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 9 hours ago, Tropicat said: So do I get this right? you dont buy dying plants from their shops to their regular prices.. but you make a deal with shops to get their left over plants at discount prices in order to save them + ppl donate to your charity? Count me in! yep that is what happens you do not even need to donate the shops lower their price by themselves all you need to do is go to B&Q or asda look for some and buy them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmanism Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 On 24/09/2016 at 10:59 PM, saadplant said: I see your point but In my view plants are more important than animals also we are working on a deal with Asda so we can get these plants for free but we are probably just going to get a discount but that lobbying off idea seems great . also I have at max only seen 10 a week at asda and B&Q so I am not worried about encouraging them Just our of interest; what do you actually eat? I'm guessing you aren't a vegetarian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossu Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 46 minutes ago, nicmanism said: Just our of interest; what do you actually eat? I'm guessing you aren't a vegetarian. He did say earlier "In my view plants are more important than animals" which doesn't count out the possibility of eating meat. Sounds like he doesn't eat vegetables though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saadplant Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) Lol I mainly eat meat and fruit but I don't eat lettuce or any plants that require killing to harvest I don't eat: carrots lettuce cabbage parsnip Edited September 27, 2016 by saadplant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saadplant Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 5 hours ago, nicmanism said: Just our of interest; what do you actually eat? I'm guessing you aren't a vegetarian. my raspberry pi just stopped out of nowhere and it don't work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicat Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 So, are you against experimenting with growing conditions for plants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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