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Did you know that the National Vegetable Society, as a charitable organisation, has recently ta
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costs you nothing, just a few seconds to type and log into smile.amazon.co.uk.
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via AmazonSmile, if you select the National
Vegetable Society as your chosen charity, then every time a purchase is made, Amazon will give 0.5% of the net purchase price (excluding VAT and other shipping fees) of eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the National Vegetable Society.
How does this work, I hear you ask?
If you are going to do some shopping
using Amazon (usually via amazon.co.uk),
then all you need to do instead, is to type
smile.amazon.co.uk on your web browser.
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detail regarding your selected charity and also an option to change it. If you click on “change”, then you can search & select the National Vegetable Society. Once you have done that, that’s you all set.
and once per quarter, they will transfer any AmazonSmile on your Amazon to the National Vegetable Society for which we will be extremely grateful.
donations directly to the National Vegetable Shopping app on your iOS or Android Society for which we will be extremely phone (found under ‘settings’ on your
You do not have to be an NVS member to donate to the NVS, so if you would like to encourag
Near the top left of the screen, you will see grateful. app). When you’re using the app,
friends and family to do so too, that would be most appreciated. Thankyou
You do not have to be an NVS member to donate to the NVS, so if you would like to encourage your friends and family to do so too, that would be most appreciated. Thankyou.
always check for the “AmazonSmile” logo to ensure you’re activated for AmazonSmile.
Biobizz Alg A Mic:
JBA Potatoes
NB You could also activ phone (found under ‘set “AmazonSmile” logo to
One of our partners,
Jamieson Brothers
Annan, who sponsor several potato classes throughout the NVS shows, celebrated their 125th Anniversary last year, wow, what a great achievement!
For your information, their company name & logo has been updated to Jamieson Brothers to go with their wider range of products. Why not take a look at their website: ww.jbaseedpotatoes.co.uk
For anyone who wants to learn more about growing potatoes, as well as selling a huge range of seed potatoes, the Jamieson Brothers website has a great range and depth of information,
for example; potato growing help and advice, nutrition & health benefits, pests & disease and month by month guides to name a few. Click on the buttons at the bottom of their home page to find out more.
JBA’s passion for potatoes is phenomenal and we appreciate them sharing their 125 years of knowledge and supporting the NVS.
The Gardener’s Best Friend
ate AmazonSmile on your Amazon Shopping app on your iOS or Andr
tings’ on your app). When you’re using the app, always check for the
The ultimate organic stress reliever and growth promoter. Alg
ensure you’re activated for AmazonSmile.
A Mic is our organic seaweed extract packed full of natural hormones and a special type of algae - Ascophyllum nodosum.
Hand-crafted in small batches to ensure we capture all of the available micro-nutrients. It is the key ingredient for stress-free, high-production cultivation as it stimulates photosynthesis and chlorophyll absorption for lusher, greener
plants. It will keep your plants performing through periods of high-stress. Alg A Mic is indispensable for all gardeners!
• Feed at any stage of growth as a root drench or foliar spray
• Relieves stress during and after periods of over-fertilisation, transplanting, training and pruning
• Use during extended periods of heat or cold to improve your plants resilience to temperature
Available online or in-store from all good gardening retailers. Visit www. biobizz.com for more information
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