Today at the supermarket, they had punnets of 6 tomato seedlings that had not been watered and had died. There was one little wilted one that I put in a tissue and took home, as they would have only thrown him in the bin. Now he has a nice new home on the sunny kitchen windowsill and is starting to perk up. In another month, when the frosts are gone, I'll plant him outside.
Yes I do, quite often. Only I just don't take them. Even if they're dying, they still want to sell them. I always check with the manager first and ask if they're going to throw it away or if I can buy it off them. I have had them tell me that it's for sale and they just don't give them away. They usually won't give them away, but I'd rather pay a few bucks than see them throw it away. I don't want to just take them without asking.
Nice. I always try to rescue plants whenever I see people throw it out. Many come to life and survive for long. It’s always pleasure to watch them regrow.
ALL the time but they won't give them away. Every year Walmart has amaryllis and the same thing. they let them die because if they don't sell them, the vendor takes them back. i tried many times
Yes, I found a shrub dried up and on clearance. I took it home and planed it, and am waiting to see if it comes out this spring. Probably will know in two weeks.
@smiler2012 Yes, i did take it. It was in a 6 pack with all the other plants dead, so it wasn't wanted, or saleable. I can afford to buy seedlings, but he would of died, so I gave him a chance.
