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Title: It's Tree O'Clock - plant a tree this weekend
Post by: sellickbhoy on December 03, 2009, 11:04:03 am

http://www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces/treeoclock/

As part of national tree week, Tree O'Clock is a world record attempt to plant the most trees in one hour. Saturday, 5th December, 11am - 12 noon.

(why it isn't at three o'clock is beyond me, but hey ho, the tree huggers amongst you will like this ;D)

Title: Re: It's Tree O'Clock - plant a tree this weekend
Post by: Fluffywelshsheep on December 03, 2009, 11:45:47 am

lol i'll look after the tree i have no more room
Linz

Title: Re: It's Tree O'Clock - plant a tree this weekend
Post by: doganjo on December 03, 2009, 02:46:10 pm

I could do this - I will buy another fruit tree from Morrison's tomorrow and plant it on Saturday morning

Title: Re: It's Tree O'Clock - plant a tree this weekend
Post by: sellickbhoy on December 03, 2009, 03:12:21 pm

pop into a homebase - i believe they are giving away free ones - though might all be gone

Title: Re: It's Tree O'Clock - plant a tree this weekend
Post by: daniellestocks on December 03, 2009, 05:58:52 pm

Thats great i was going to buy a xmas tree for the garden this year  :) dont have much room in the caravan for one, so one for outside intead  ;D

Title: Re: It's Tree O'Clock - plant a tree this weekend
Post by: CameronS on December 03, 2009, 08:22:49 pm

We have 3 chestnut trees getting planted in our garden by th local nursery as part of the "Plant a Tree" sceme.  ;D

Title: Re: It's Tree O'Clock - plant a tree this weekend
Post by: Rosemary on December 03, 2009, 08:48:58 pm

If you're doing this, post a pic of your new tree on here.

Title: Re: It's Tree O'Clock - plant a tree this weekend
Post by: JD on December 03, 2009, 09:06:48 pm

I got an apple tree today as an early christmas present but think am away for the weekend so will plant when I get back. Hope that counts.
JD   

Title: Re: It's Tree O'Clock - plant a tree this weekend
Post by: sellickbhoy on December 03, 2009, 10:25:38 pm

Quote from: JD on December 03, 2009, 09:06:48 pm

I got an apple tree today as an early christmas present but think am away for the weekend so will plant when I get back. Hope that counts.
JD   

no, it doesn't!!!  :o

Title: Re: It's Tree O'Clock - plant a tree this weekend
Post by: doganjo on December 03, 2009, 10:37:28 pm

Especially if it means you're not coming to meet us on Monday! :o ::) ;D