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    I'd like to get a pot of the houseplant Soleirolia soleirolii. Another more common name is 'Baby's Tears'. Would any Garden Centre Wick/Thurso general area have this does anyone know?
    This is for an elderly neighbour.
    Answers on something larger than a postage stamp please

    Thanks,

    James.

    PS - Looks like this -

    Last edited by Kingetter; 01-Aug-07 at 20:04. Reason: Additional info. and pic.


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    I had a look round Thurso today but couldn't see any. It's a lovely plant, lots of them together make a lovely carpet. I'm pretty sure Homebase don't have it either. Maybe Castletown or Shinvall?

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    Thanks sweetpea, I tried Homebase. Have since heard there's another centre in Wick but not sure where yet. Where's Shinvall?

    James.


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    Shinvall is out at Glengolly, about a mile up the road past the houses. I'm not sure if Pulteneytown Centre is still open or not in Wick, might be worth a look? good luck finding it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by sweetpea View Post
    Shinvall is out at Glengolly, about a mile up the road past the houses. I'm not sure if Pulteneytown Centre is still open or not in Wick, might be worth a look? good luck finding it!
    Cheers. I'd tried Castletown as well. Where's Pulteneytown Centre supposed to be then? I believe they have a sale on.


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    It's Old Wick Road, entrance is in between council houses opposite the playing fields of south school. Sorry but my directions are hopeless. There is a sign though. It's as if your going towards Kennedy and Cairndhuna.

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    Thanks very much for that. I'll need to get the horse and buggy out and head for the 'bright city lights' on my quest


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    Kingetter, if you know anyone who has Baby Tears, it's quite easy to start. Just dig up a small plug and plant it where ever you like, pot or ground. Keep it moist and it won't even hiccup.

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    Thanks sassylass. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone who has it, and, the plant is for an elderly neighbour who has no garden - it will need to remain as a pot plant I'm afraid. I'm hoping I might get a chance when at Sandside House on Sunday - lot of plants there and just maybe someone might be generous enough to let me have a wee cutting - if they have it.

    Thanks,

    James.


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    Aaahh..... I might be able to help you here, Kingetter....
    They have quite a bit of this in our local garden centres - it's popular here, so.....

    When we come up in a coupla weeks, I'll bring you 2 or 3 pots or more - can you wait that long? Let me know & I'll pop it on my list of things to do!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jsherris View Post
    Aaahh..... I might be able to help you here, Kingetter....
    They have quite a bit of this in our local garden centres - it's popular here, so.....

    When we come up in a coupla weeks, I'll bring you 2 or 3 pots or more - can you wait that long? Let me know & I'll pop it on my list of things to do!
    Julie.

    Thanks Julie.

    I'll let you know about that - on Sunday I'm going to Sandside House where they have a great garden - might beg a piece there. Heading for Inverness next week - might find some there. If all else fails, I'll let you know.

    Thanks again,

    James.


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    In Norway, its called Husfred, means House-Peace, a very popular houseplant. I dont have a garden anymore and this plant is a real winner indoors. You'll need more than a wee cutting, its best if you can dig up a small bit, soil, roots and all.

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    Seems like a 'universal' plant then. I might just think about some for myself as well as for my neighbour.

    James.


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    Thanks to Howdens in Inverness I got some so my quest is over.

    Thanks,

    James.


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