SilverHill Seeds

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Herts Mike
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Re: SilverHill Seeds

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Im so sorry to say their murder was confirmed 29th March and their bodies dumped in the Tugela river. They have yet to be found.
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Re: SilverHill Seeds

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I fear this hideous story is nearing its end: https://northernnatalcourier.co.za/8242 ... confirmed/

Given the amount they contributed, and the manner of their sad deaths, I would like to see the Society acknowledging them in some way, to keep their names and memory alive. Would that be a popular idea?

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Re: SilverHill Seeds

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Aiko put this link on CactiGuide,

https://northernnatalcourier.co.za/8242 ... confirmed/

Edit:- did not notice Mike had already linked to it and then could not delete it.
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Re: SilverHill Seeds

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Certainly popular with me.

They were always very kind to me letting me know they had specials avaiable.
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Re: SilverHill Seeds

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Based in Wiltshire and growing a mix of cacti and succulents.
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Re: SilverHill Seeds

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Also Rachel has now been found: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-44488332.
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Re: SilverHill Seeds

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Thanks for posting this link Aiko, a completely ghastly incident.
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Re: SilverHill Seeds

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Absolutely devastating, what a waste. Only used SilverHill a few months ago and they were brilliant.
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Re: SilverHill Seeds

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I understood today that the Silverhill seed business will be carried over to their (grand)children? Don't know how accurate this news might be. Anyone can confirm?
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Re: SilverHill Seeds

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Interesting, where did you hear that Aiko?
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