OK you guys...settle down! (as my mother would say).
I don't think because Nick was asking the questions he's asked and made the comments (challenges) he has, means he is promoting or even defending Peter Pauls Nursery. He had 2 good transactions...so he wanted to know why people dislike PPN. Nothing wrong with that.
Yes, ever since I started into CPs, I've heard bad things about Peter Pauls. I've never bought from them nor do I intend to. I have heard enough to make me cringe even before this. And I don't want to support unethical nurseries.
I don't think there is anything wrong with asking questions and delving into the history and record of PPN in order to understand why they have the bad rep they do.
I think Nick got alot of good feedback...history, personal experiences and opinions. He can now formulate his own opinions of them with some facts behind him. And personally, I hope Nick continues to challenge PPN (by phone or a visit) to get them to admit where they get their plants. Seems their standard response is "WE dont field collect"...which isnt the same as "We dont purchase field collected plants". Hmmm...maybe its time for an email to PPN....
I think it is good if Nick challenges PPN on their nursery practices. He has given PPN the benefit of the doubt...and with y'alls help in replies, he now has more information than he did at the start of this thread...especially from those who have had personal experiences with them.
I say job well done to everyone who offered their thoughts and experiences. Any newbie reading this thread will form their ideas on which nurseries are to be avoided.
There is another nursery I won't do business with any more because of my bad experiences with them (all 4 times)...yet many people here think its a great place to buy from. Its natural to form your opinions from personal experience. Maybe one day someone will convince me that "B-D" is a good person to buy from. (But I ain't holdin' breath on that one)
So y'all don't get too steamy over someone who just wants to debate an issue. I enjoy a thread where people's passion for CPs shines and members get involved. There area over 40 posts...a good read.
I learned a lot...things I didn't know. So...isn't that part of the purpose of this forum? And long live free speech and the right to debate and speak your thoughts.
Suzanne
Peacenik....OOOOOOOhhhhmmmm