We loaded up our little van and we went carbooting over the Irish bank holiday weekend with my shrubs and perennials that I have lovingly propagated myself.
Not Van Morrison but a van full of some plants😀👍.
I have always believed everyone should be able to afford to buy plants and have a nice garden.
Or even be like the old gardeners of old or myself.
Gardening doesn't need to cost money just tlc and lots of your time! I only sell my plants cheap. The average price was only 2.50.
We got up at 5.30 on Saturday morning, paid our ten Euros pitch and took only 45 Euros. Which is only 35 Euros if you take off the ten Euros pitch fees. Forgetting about diesel ⛽️ and our breakfasts.
We met some wonderful people and had some great chats and I gave a few of my veg and plant growing tips and talked about my repurposed raised beds and baths. J sat knitting and had lots of conversations about knitting and showed ladies her many photos of her knitting work. She made a few contacts for knitting patterns and wool..
It was a enjoyable morning but disappointing plant sales yet again. Perhaps next time I will have a mixed bag of car boot treasure and just a few crates of plants?
We didn't go plant selling on Sunday. We did travel to two carboot sales. I will post what we bought in another post.
Did you go carbooting selling or buying at the weekend?
After the lockdown it's good to go to a carboot sale and chat and sell some of my plants and help raise some funds for a good cause.
Well, you had a grand day out, despite not making your fortune. 🙂
ReplyDeleteYep JayCee. I never thought we would ever get out of lockdown. There are a lot of amiable people out there and a chat can make your day. I suppose that why we blog?
ReplyDeletemight not have been as successful as you wanted on plant sales but sounds like a collection of other successes (paid for a day out, J did well, and I bet you enjoyed trawling other stuff for sale). Maybe you need a Dave Northsider label for your plants and a banner (knitted🤔) for your stand.
ReplyDeleteYou are always so positive TM. I often think trying to sell stuff is like fishing. Some days the weather is perfect but the fish don't want to bite. Thanks for your ideas TM.
DeleteI’ve been to markets and bought cheap plants but never to a carboot sale.
ReplyDeleteInteraction with other like minded people and conversations that sometimes have little pearls of wisdom are much more valuable than money.
Sounds like a lovely way to spend your day
You speak very wisely Angela. It was a good day and we met some fantastic people.
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