"Mike" wrote in message
...
As I understand it, you are not allowed to bring plants and seeds into
this
country from abroad. Is this a total ban? Are there any 'loop holes' or
'blind eye' opportunities to bring a 'memento' or two of a cruise in?

;-))


Some plants ... not all and some have restrictions ...
http://www.defra.gov.uk/planth/impexp.htm
Bear in mind that these rules are in place for many good reasons.