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Garden Canes Advice: Slightly OT?
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I'm about to embark on an arts project involving children in schools making large cage sculptures (yes I know... ;-)) I've sussed out that those thin green garden canes would be ideal. Here's a link to the B&Q website to the ones I mean: http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/na...sSear ch=true They're 1.2 metres long and cost £2.48 for 15 in B&Q. This seems expensive. Can anyone recommend a wholesaler who might deliver me about 1000 of them at a cheaper rate (or even better an Edinburgh/Fife-based supplier)? Thanks in advance xiv |
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Garden Canes Advice: Slightly OT?
I'm about to embark on an arts project involving children in schools
making large cage sculptures (yes I know... ;-)) If my old headmaster was still alive I'm sure he'd point you in the right direction - he was never short of canes in his office and he made regular use of them :-( Though I gather such barbarities are forbidden nowadays. I guess today's punishment is to put miscreants into bamboo cages now? :-) David. |
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Garden Canes Advice: Slightly OT?
"David (Normandy)" wrote in message ... I'm about to embark on an arts project involving children in schools making large cage sculptures (yes I know... ;-)) If my old headmaster was still alive I'm sure he'd point you in the right direction - he was never short of canes in his office and he made regular use of them :-( Though I gather such barbarities are forbidden nowadays. I guess today's punishment is to put miscreants into bamboo cages now? :-) David. It's all symbolic, honest. Although there are one or two who i'd happily incarcerate for an hour or two of a day... :-) |
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Garden Canes Advice: Slightly OT?
On 31 May, 19:26, "louisxiv" wrote:
I'm about to embark on an arts project involving children in schools making large cage sculptures (yes I know... ;-)) I've sussed out that those thin green garden canes would be ideal. Here's a link to the B&Q website to the ones I mean:http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/na...&fh_secondid=9... They're 1.2 metres long and cost £2.48 for 15 in B&Q. This seems expensive. Can anyone recommend a wholesaler who might deliver me about 1000 of them at a cheaper rate (or even better an Edinburgh/Fife-based supplier)? Looked around on the web and found a few, below are a couple which could help. Found 500 sticks for 25 quids. Not bad. Good luck. http://www.bs-bamboo.co.uk/prices.htm http://www.ukbamboosupplies.com/ |
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Garden Canes Advice: Slightly OT?
"louisxiv" wrote in message ... Hi I'm about to embark on an arts project involving children in schools making large cage sculptures (yes I know... ;-)) I've sussed out that those thin green garden canes would be ideal. Here's a link to the B&Q website to the ones I mean: http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/na...sSear ch=true They're 1.2 metres long and cost £2.48 for 15 in B&Q. This seems expensive. Can anyone recommend a wholesaler who might deliver me about 1000 of them at a cheaper rate (or even better an Edinburgh/Fife-based supplier)? Thanks in advance xiv Perhaps too late in the project but have you considered willow canes. It is so important to instil an understanding of nature into those small people that I would have thought that many suppliers would be glad to help with a discount.:-) www.englishwillowbaskets.co.uk Good fun and a possible solution to the current housing shortage. |
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Garden Canes Advice: Slightly OT?
"La Puce" wrote in message ups.com... On 31 May, 19:26, "louisxiv" wrote: I'm about to embark on an arts project involving children in schools making large cage sculptures (yes I know... ;-)) I've sussed out that those thin green garden canes would be ideal. Here's a link to the B&Q website to the ones I mean:http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/na...&fh_secondid=9... They're 1.2 metres long and cost £2.48 for 15 in B&Q. This seems expensive. Can anyone recommend a wholesaler who might deliver me about 1000 of them at a cheaper rate (or even better an Edinburgh/Fife-based supplier)? Looked around on the web and found a few, below are a couple which could help. Found 500 sticks for 25 quids. Not bad. Good luck. http://www.bs-bamboo.co.uk/prices.htm http://www.ukbamboosupplies.com/ Interesting... Can't see those thin ones on there. The green ones around 3-4mm diameter. Am I missing them? |
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Garden Canes Advice: Slightly OT?
On 31 May, 22:13, "louisxiv" wrote:
"La Puce" wrote in message ups.com... On 31 May, 19:26, "louisxiv" wrote: I'm about to embark on an arts project involving children in schools making large cage sculptures (yes I know... ;-)) I've sussed out that those thin green garden canes would be ideal. Here's a link to the B&Q website to the ones I mean:http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/na...&fh_secondid=9... They're 1.2 metres long and cost £2.48 for 15 in B&Q. This seems expensive. Can anyone recommend a wholesaler who might deliver me about 1000 of them at a cheaper rate (or even better an Edinburgh/Fife-based supplier)? Looked around on the web and found a few, below are a couple which could help. Found 500 sticks for 25 quids. Not bad. Good luck. http://www.bs-bamboo.co.uk/prices.ht...osupplies.com/ Interesting... Can't see those thin ones on there. The green ones around 3-4mm diameter. Am I missing them? Try LBS Horticulture, 01282 869850 You want Chinese split canes available from 12 inch (Bale of 10,000)to 30 inch (bale of 2500) Though I like the sound of British Willow look at http://www.somersetlevels.co.uk/prod...FQPklAod_3GT0A David Hill Abacus Nurseries |
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Garden Canes Advice: Slightly OT?
On Thu, 31 May 2007 20:53:18 +0200, "David \(Normandy\)"
wrote: I'm about to embark on an arts project involving children in schools making large cage sculptures (yes I know... ;-)) Why don't you use liviing willow? Should be cheaper and the willow will grow. It needs to be trimmed now and then (or quite often!) but is very attractive. My local primary school has one, 2 or 3 years old and I remember seeing them at the Ebbw Vale Garden Festival 10 or so years ago. see http://www.organicgardening.org.uk/factsheets/gg37.php Pam in Bristol |
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Garden Canes Advice: Slightly OT?
"louisxiv" wrote in message ... Hi I'm about to embark on an arts project involving children in schools making large cage sculptures (yes I know... ;-)) I've sussed out that those thin green garden canes would be ideal. Here's a link to the B&Q website to the ones I mean: http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/na...sSear ch=true They're 1.2 metres long and cost £2.48 for 15 in B&Q. This seems expensive. Can anyone recommend a wholesaler who might deliver me about 1000 of them at a cheaper rate (or even better an Edinburgh/Fife-based supplier)? Thanks in advance xiv Try LBS www.lbs-group.co.uk I don't think they are online as such but once you have their catalogue you can do everything mail order. -- Charlie, gardening in Cornwall. http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of National Plant Collections of Clematis viticella (cvs) and Lapageria rosea |
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Garden Canes Advice: Slightly OT?
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louisxiv writes Hi I'm about to embark on an arts project involving children in schools making large cage sculptures (yes I know... ;-)) I've sussed out that those thin green garden canes would be ideal. Here's a link to the B&Q website to the ones I mean: http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/na..._secondid=9371 966&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB&fh_search =canes+&fh_eds=%c3%9f&f h_refview=search&ts=1180635309253&isSearch=true They're 1.2 metres long and cost £2.48 for 15 in B&Q. This seems expensive. Can anyone recommend a wholesaler who might deliver me about 1000 of them at a cheaper rate (or even better an Edinburgh/Fife-based supplier)? Could try N A Kays, we site isn't the best, but better than their old one. http://www.kaysdiscountgarden.co.uk/ They call them flower sticks it would seem: http://www.kaysdiscountgarden.co.uk/.../14/-ecommerce ?action=category;category=Plant%20Protection%20and %20Support%5cFlower%20S ticks;eid=556273 -- Chris French |
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Garden Canes Advice: Slightly OT?
They're 1.2 metres long and cost £2.48 for 15 in B&Q. This seems expensive. Can anyone recommend a wholesaler who might deliver me about 1000 of them at a cheaper rate (or even better an Edinburgh/Fife-based supplier)? If you can get over to Glasgow I know a few semi wholesale operations that should have those much cheaper. Mike |
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Garden Canes Advice: Slightly OT?
"Muddymike" wrote in message news They're 1.2 metres long and cost £2.48 for 15 in B&Q. This seems expensive. Can anyone recommend a wholesaler who might deliver me about 1000 of them at a cheaper rate (or even better an Edinburgh/Fife-based supplier)? If you can get over to Glasgow I know a few semi wholesale operations that should have those much cheaper. Mike I could do Mike. Go on... |
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Garden Canes Advice: Slightly OT?
If you can get over to Glasgow I know a few semi wholesale operations that should have those much cheaper. Mike I could do Mike. Go on... Try Bonnypack 0141 429 2531or ABS 0141 429 6024 both in tradestone area. Mike |
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Garden Canes Advice: Slightly OT?
"Muddymike" wrote in message om... If you can get over to Glasgow I know a few semi wholesale operations that should have those much cheaper. Mike I could do Mike. Go on... Try Bonnypack 0141 429 2531or ABS 0141 429 6024 both in tradestone area. Mike Will do. Cheers Mike. |
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