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| Hello I am new to the garden web had heard many good things so decided to investigate and so far i like what i see.
Any way i was wondering about the fall plant swap. Like what do i need to bring, where is it going to be, when is it going to be, all those type of things. thanks for any info you can give.
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| Hi Clint! Well....maybe your post can serve as the catalyst to get this thing going. Since you're new to the forum I'll try to put together an alocasia/colocasia "basket" for you. You can bring whatever you want to trade and do so on the spot, but I prefer to pre-arrange most of mine through private e-mails. We'll meet from 10:00am until at Oak Mtn. State Park in the "last" parking lot available before heading up the dirt road to Peavine Falls. As the "newbie" Clint, you'll be expected to furnish all the food, drink, etc., and I like mine medium-well. Tee! Hee! We have a pot-luck picnic - it's just kinda thrown together, with each one bringing something, from ice, cups, plates, etc. to burgers, 'dogs, and whatever. With any luck we can secure a grill, complete with a table and other amenities. What say ye, people of the forum? I'm pretty flexible but would prefer September 10th, since 'Bama plays a night game on that date ;-) I'll start working on a special trade section on my exchange page in the next couple of days. Let's get this thing going - we have lots of new folks here we need to take advantage of (I mean, encourage to attend). Nelson ;-) |
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- Posted by roseyp8255 z8 - SC AL (My Page) on Tue, Jul 19, 05 at 22:45
| I agree - let's try to get it plannned - and i like advance planning. I missed the spring swap, had just too much going on, and i definitely want to make the fall swap! Any time other than 1st and last weekends of the month are good for me - so, yes, the 10th works for me. Oak Mountain? Ummm - Nelson, I am relatively new to the forum, and very new to the swaps, so does that mean i get a basket?!?! :) My question - do we bring extras of stuff, in addition to pre-arranged, or what? And do we need to bring them all in pots, or in pots and/or bags? I have some pre-arranged trade stuff for Sharon & Lynn already (gotta pull the lists) - anyone who sees something off my trade list, or off my picture gallery for that matter - let me know if you want something. Gotta work on them in advance |
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| clint, this spring was my first plant swap. had a great time. nelson, i agree with sept. 10. i have a prior commitment on the 17th. wayne |
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| Sounds fine to me. Already have some thins set up. I'll be bringing the plants Michelle had promised at the spring swap. She and her family are moving back to Alabama and may be "moving in" at swap time. Wayne, were you the one that asked for the southern fern I have at the spring swap? Didn't write requests down and my brain went to lunch and didn't come back !! Lynn |
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- Posted by Browneyedsusan z7b AL (My Page) on Wed, Jul 27, 05 at 10:44
| Sounds great! I have lots of plants that need division. Please look at my list and make requests. Susan. |
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- Posted by Browneyedsusan z7b AL (My Page) on Wed, Jul 27, 05 at 11:00
| Nelson, Is Nancy's Revenge hardy outdoors for you? Susan. |
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| lynn-i have lots of southern fern. must have been someone else. look forward to seeing and trading with you. i'll list all fall swap plants on my exchange list. wayne |
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- Posted by roseyp8255 z8 - SC AL (My Page) on Fri, Jul 29, 05 at 0:05
| Hi ya'll - sent some of ya'll emails - ref: plants - also, wanted to let Terry & Sylvia know i am gonna bring their pots (and some extras back to them too) - LOVE the angel trumpets, etc. WONDERFUL - gonna try to get some of them in ground this weekend - On the swap - will we make plans closer to time ref: potluck, etc., - any "Rules" for requests, etc.....since this is my 1st swap.... |
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| RoseMary, RULE # 1 Give Lynn your greenhouse !!! heh heh The menu is usually closer to the swap. Check the trade page for those that are going to see if you want to pre-arrange. Sometimes though something has come up and someone may not be able to come that has set up a trade so you have to work that out. I know you'll enjoy it. Lynn |
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- Posted by roseyp8255 z8 - SC AL (My Page) on Fri, Jul 29, 05 at 22:05
| HEHE Lynn - i can't give you my greenhouse - but instead you should come see it! :) We will get together soon! |
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- Posted by Browneyedsusan z7b AL (My Page) on Wed, Aug 3, 05 at 18:13
| I have updated my trade list and will continue to add to it. So far I am bringing : Nelson: Ceratostigma, Rudbeckia "Goldsturm" Tony: Stachys Helen Von Stein, Pardancanda Rosemary: Black eyed Stella, St. John's Wort, Variegated sedum,Pardancanda Lynne: Variegated sedum, Purple and White Iris. Todd: Kalimeris,Phlox David, Delosperma, sedums Wayne: Tradescantia "Sweet Kate", Persicaria "Painter's Palette", Viola "Royal Robe", Ceratostigma, Germander Anne: variegated sedum, Purple and White Iris. Sharon: purple and white Iris, Variegated Sedum Deb: Purple and White Iris. Jackie: Purple and White Iris. Michelle:Purple and White Iris, var. sedum Please let me know if if I have made a mistake. I would like to get everything potted ahead of time so please check my trade list. Susan. |
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| As its been more than a year since I made it to either the spring or fall swap, I'm going to make it this time, so help me! I updated what i could think of that I have to divide on my list. I'm bringing a fern and some foam flower for Susan. Hope everyone has had a great summer. todd |
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- Posted by birdlady_10 z7 Ala (My Page) on Sun, Aug 7, 05 at 0:20
| Ok I've got my trade page all updated as of today.I think I got everything down.Hope to see all of you on the 10th. Jan |
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- Posted by loveofmylife680 z7 al (My Page) on Mon, Aug 15, 05 at 11:43
| My list for the fall swap Lynn-white amaryllis,calla lily for blue hosta rosey825- northern sea oats,amaryliss,calla lily for white ginger I am bringing some bingo paper for someone who is home schooling but cant remember who? would love to have some trades for ferns anyone,I am doing the edge of the woods with all kinds of ferns need alot. lol Jill |
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- Posted by roseyp8255 z8 - SC AL (My Page) on Mon, Aug 15, 05 at 22:55
| Hi Jill - yes, that is correct - and yes, yours are on my list - let me know if you want anything else as well - i already have your ginger lilies potted up. |
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- Posted by flowerjunkie2 z8 (sandysmg@aol.com) on Sat, Aug 20, 05 at 9:18
| Hello, Ive never been to the plant swap, BUT im going to this year(and bringing my neighbor w/me) I can trade and bring some Tapioca trees(small ones-grow fast and beautiful) rice paper plants,turk cap cuttings,and maybe more.... Looking forward to the plant swap and meeting everyone,finally...Alabama -its the only place to be.... Thanks, |
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- Posted by loveofmylife680 z7 al (My Page) on Mon, Aug 22, 05 at 12:21
| I am going to bring some begonia plants to the swap for someone to tell me what type it is. They were already at my house when we bought it, it comes back every year and would like to know whoever knows what it is will be the lucky winner to have it. lol It transplant very well. Jill |
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- Posted by TSmith2579 Z7B/8A-Alabama (tsmith2579@msn.com) on Tue, Aug 23, 05 at 21:55
| Hi, y'all. I have a large clump of pampas grass that needs to be removed. It will have to come up in several smaller clumps. Is anyone interested? I can't think of any plants I need. Heaven knows I have too many already. I could use some smaller pots, the 6" wide X 7" deep size. Also, I have some Canada goose planters. Daisy gave me one at the Spring 2004 swap and I've used it as a pattern to make more. I'm already taking cuttings for next spring but won't have any for Fall swap. Oops, I do have about a dozen small watermelon pink crepe myrtles if anyone is interested. |
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| Hey, Terry. What do you want for the planters(2)? I've used my pots for Michelle and they don't move into the house until the end of Sept. Anything else you need? Jan - birdlady10, was looking for some crepes. You might check with her. Thanks Lynn |
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- Posted by roseyp8255 z8 - SC AL (My Page) on Wed, Aug 24, 05 at 7:24
| Hey Terry, Well OF COURSE if no one else wants the pampas grass I'll take it, since you want to get rid of it. You know you can always bring any castoffs to me, as long as they don't have to go in the greenhouse for the winter, since it was overflowing last year. |
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- Posted by birdlady_10 z7 Ala (My Page) on Wed, Aug 24, 05 at 22:38
| Yes-yes-yes I'll take the crepes! Still got about 100ft of road frontage to plant.Terry-check my page & see if there's anything you can't do without :) I'd like to have a planter --IF you have enough. Jan |
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- Posted by TSmith2579 Z7B/8A-Alabama (tsmith2579@msn.com) on Sat, Aug 27, 05 at 12:23
| Lynn, Jan and Rosemary - I've sent you e-mails. Be sure to look for them. If you don't get them, I'll re-send. Thanks Terry |
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- Posted by Browneyedsusan z7b AL (My Page) on Mon, Aug 29, 05 at 12:38
| Hi, I need to thin out Miscanthus sinensis "variegatus" (variegated eulalia grass), Black canna, Orange cannas with yellow edge on petals, short red canna, pink canna. Does anyone want them? If so I will bring them to the swap Susan |
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| Hi Susan, I would like a black canna, please. Jackie |
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- Posted by loveofmylife680 z7 al (My Page) on Mon, Aug 29, 05 at 20:19
| I'll take some black canna's if you have anymore. Jill |
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- Posted by michelle11 z7 AL (My Page) on Mon, Aug 29, 05 at 21:43
| Hi all! I am excited about meeting you all. So far I am bringing seeds and ivy to Rosemary. Both Jill and Lynn want Leyland cypress when the weather is a bit cooler. I will also bring a Miss Huff Lantana and some crepe myrtle (dk pink color). Michelle |
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- Posted by applepatch z7 alabama (applepatch@bellsouth.net) on Mon, Aug 29, 05 at 23:04
| Oh,,,,,,my hubby and I just might be able to make this swap.I am off that weekend.He really wants to come to see what everyone has to trade.He has gone overboard with gardening,but I sure dont mind.I will post what I have later.Have given a lot away to some wonderful people and need to list what I have left.I do know that I have a lot of very tall orange cannas,a few small butterfly bushes,lambs ears,lavender obedient plants,yellow archangel,elephant ears these are runners,lavender iris.These are what I have already if someone want them.Paulette |
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- Posted by roseyp8255 z8 - SC AL (My Page) on Mon, Aug 29, 05 at 23:38
| Hi Paulette - so glad to hear you might make it - those seeds you sent me are great!!! They all came up wonderfully, other than the trillium - gonna try it again. I would LOVE to have some obedient plant please - and check out my trade list and see what you want..... |
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- Posted by applepatch z7 alabama (applepatch@bellsouth.net) on Fri, Sep 2, 05 at 23:35
| I have about 6 trades of passion flowers.They are about 3 or 4 feet tall if anyone is interested,let me know and I will dig for the swap.Paulette. |
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- Posted by loveofmylife680 z7 al (My Page) on Sun, Sep 4, 05 at 17:38
| Susan, I tried to add is the other day but could not. If you still have any eulalia grass I would like some of those too. Jill |
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- Posted by Browneyedsusan z7b AL (My Page) on Thu, Sep 8, 05 at 11:03
| Here's my list of things to bring: Nelson: Ceratostigma, Crocosmia Lucifer, Rudbeckia "Goldsturm" Tony: Stachys "Helen Von Stein" Rosemary:Black eyed Stella Todd: Kalimeris Wayne: Tradescantia "Sweet Kate" Anne: variegated sedum Sharon: purple and white Iris Jackie: Black canna Jan: Bangkok canna Alex/Laurie:Caryopteris Jill Beardon:black canna Lynda: Phlox David Michelle Houston:Veronica Red Fox If I forgot something, please remind me. |
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- Posted by roseyp8255 z8 - SC AL (My Page) on Thu, Sep 8, 05 at 13:35
| Here's what I have on my list to bring, pre-arranged trades: Jill Susan Wayne Nelson Michelle Marcia Jan (Bird Lady 10) Jackie (STROBE) Paulette (Applepatch) Terry/Sylvia Tony Debbie Spradlin Sharon Let me know if i missed anything. I have TONS of gardenias and forsythias rooted, good sized plants. ....I haven't heard back from Sandy - who are the others coming? Todd - think i missed your list, fixing to check it and email you! I pulled Lynn, Lynda, and Anette off this list since they can't make it - but have ya'll's stuff set aside, on another list - we'll get together eventually. Also have Anne Hester's BOPs too. |
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