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Russian Kale plants
The Russian Kale plants are now ready for planting and we also have the Redbor and Winterbor Kale. For those...
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Category Archives: Reusing pots

Recycling of black pots

Posted in: Recycling, Reusing pots, Uncategorized | November 8, 2023 at 17:14 , by Downside Nurseries

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We have been asked by Climate Friendly Bradford on Avon about the recycling of black pots. The industry is moving towards taupe or grey pots but the supply is still limited and small fry like us have not yet been offered them. In any case, they are a mixed blessing: for a...

Reusing plastic pots

Posted in: Recycling, Reusing pots | July 23, 2018 at 09:25 , by Downside Nurseries

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We try hard not to waste plastic in the nursery. Some plug plants already come in returnable rays. The non-returnables get used and re-used on the nursery for our own propagating until they finally fall to bits. We are always happy to take back any pots and trays that come...