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HAVE: 3rd Annual Tomato & Pepper Seed Exchange

hmacdona1
13 years ago

Hi everyone,

I am hosting another Tomato and Pepper seed swap that will include members from a few different forums. I wanted to post this a bit early so you have time to collect seeds or place an order.


Here are the guidelines we will follow for this swap (Note-they are slightly different from last year). color="#0000FF">

1) Seeds must be received by me no later than November 15th, so I recommend you mail your envelope no later than November 1st.

You can send "named varieties" of tomatoes or peppers (or both). Do not include mixes or seeds labeled "granny's mystery mix" or unnamed bell peppers or anything like that. I cannot, in fairness, send mixed or unknown packs of seed back to people that followed the instructions and only sent in "named varieties".

If you are sending hybrid seeds, only F1 seeds from a commercial source are acceptable. Do not send in seeds you have collected from a hybrid plant. They will not grow true to the original parent plant. If you are unsure if the seed you have collected is from a hybrid, please do your research online before mailing in your seeds.

2) A minimum of 10 seeds per packet. A maximum of 5 packets of the same seed. An overall maximum of 40 packets per person.

Please ensure seed packets are clearly marked with the name, and whether they are heirloom, OP (Open Pollinated), or F1 hybrid seeds. If you are sending pepper seeds, it would help me a great deal with sorting if you could indicate on the packages if the peppers are sweet or hot as many individuals in the last swap had clear preferences. If seeds are from a commercial source, please note that as well.

3) If you send tomato seeds, you will receive tomato seeds in return. The same idea for peppers, unless you include a note indicating you want something different in return. You can also send in tomato seeds and ask for pepper seeds in return or visa versa, or any combination. I fully expect a large variety and volume of seed types to be able to accommodate this.

4) Please include a list of what you are sending, your wish list and if there are any seeds you do

not want to receive. It is very important to take the time to write out a list of what you are sending, otherwise I have to do it for you and I do not have time for that. If you are only interested in heirloom or OP, please tell me that as well. I will try my best to accommodate your wish list, but there are no guarantees of course. The variety will be completely dependent on what is sent in. In last year's swap, we were able to fill many items on people's wish lists so please take the time to prepare one - it will be worth your while.

5) You will need to mail your seeds along with $1.22 in return postage stamps. If you are sending 10 or less seed packets, you should be fine just mailing in a regular envelope with seeds wrapped in tissue (I am happy to provide the return envelope in this case). If you are sending more than 10 seed packets, I would recommend you send a bubble envelope, with a return label inside and I will reuse the same bubble envelope to return your surprise seeds to you.

6) If you change your mind after registering, and no longer wish to participate, PLEASE notify me immediately so we do not delay the swap waiting for your seeds to arrive. This will also save me a great deal of time trying to follow up and track people down.

7) I will email you privately with my mailing address once you have posted here to sign up for this swap. You must make sure that your gardenweb profile has your email address attached and it's visible to other members, so I can contact you. Please triple check this before signing up for this swap.

Any questions. Please let me know. Let's have fun exchanging seeds !!!!

ThanksŅHeather


Please note - I will be out of town on business September 17th thru 26th and will not be responding to anyone during that time. color="#0000FF">

Comments (75)

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today I received seeds from:

    * Jamesnb

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    As a friendly reminder...if there's anyone that previously signed up for the swap, but has changed their mind for any reason - please get in touch with me to advise so I don't hold up the swap unnecessarily waiting for an envelope that isn't coming.

    Thanks for your consideration everyone.

    Still time to sign up if you haven't already done so. We're up to 106 participants and lots of great seeds coming in.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today I received seeds from:

    * austinhanasmom

    Thanks....Heather

  • jonboy999
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    i know its cutting it close but id like to join in
    jon

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Welcome Jon,

    I just sent you a message with further info.

    For any lurkers out there, the last day to sign up for this exchange is October 29th !!!. You must be able to mail your seeds no later than November 1st for them to get here on time.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi again everyone,

    If it's not too much trouble, could I ask you to let me know when you've sent your seeds? It helps me with organizing the exchange. Thanks in advance...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today I received seeds from:

    * genoprizebull
    * tinley244

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I received seeds from:

    * sandysgardens
    * sprouts_honor

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I received seeds from:

    * Talonstorm

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Yesterday (October 28) I received seeds from:

    * darrylenes
    * slo_garden

    TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR SIGNUPS !!!

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    THIS EXCHANGE IS NOW CLOSED. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW PARTICIPANTS.

    I WILL CONTINUE TO POST UPDATES AS SEED ENVELOPES ARE RECEIVED.

    THANKS....HEATHER

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I have a few miscellaneous vegetable seeds to give away to participants of this exchange. First come first serve. Remember...I am posting this offer in a few different forums to make it available to all participants.

    * Banana Melon (donated by another participant)
    * Georgeia Rattlesnake Melon (donated by another participant)
    * Saisai Leaf Radish (donated by another participant)
    * Applegreen Eggplant (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Long Purple Eggplant (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Thai Eggplant-Pattern Green (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Udmalbet Eggplant (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Chinese Cabbage (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Tomatillo Purple (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Soloist Chinese Cabbage (donated by another participant)

    I have very limited quantities of some of these. If interested, respond with your top 3 choices in order of preference. How many you get, or whether or not you get any will depend on the total number of respondents and who has responded first. I will be distributing in the order I receive requests from all forums.

    Please respond no later than November 5th.

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Banana Melon and Applegreen eggplant are now gone.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I received seeds from:

    * John11840
    * Jonboy999
    * Sweet_Marie

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    If anyone forgot to send me their wish list in the mail, could I ask you to send me a private message with your wish list asap, as I am working on the seed sorting now.

    Thanks so much....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Here's the latest list of miscellaneous vegetable seeds remaining to give away to participants of this exchange. Remember...I am posting this offer in a few different forums to make it available to all participants.

    * Georgeia Rattlesnake Melon (donated by another participant)
    * Saisai Leaf Radish (donated by another participant)
    * Long Purple Eggplant (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Thai Eggplant-Pattern Green (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Udmalbet Eggplant (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Chinese Cabbage (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Tomatillo Purple (commercial seed I purchased)

    I have very limited quantities of some of these. If interested, respond with your top 3 choices in order of preference. How many you get, or whether or not you get any will depend on the total number of respondents by November 5th and who has responded first. I will be distributing in the order I receive requests from all forums.

    Please respond no later than November 5th.

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today I received seeds from "gilar".

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I have a few packs of Asparagus Bean (long yard) to share with the participants of this exchange. These were just sent in by another participant to give as bonuses.

    Please refer to my Nov 4th posting as well for a list of other veggies. If interested, please reply with your top three "veggies" in order of preference. I will be distributing these seeds by the end of day today, so respond quickly.

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I received seeds from:

    * dirtdiggin
    * gladgourd
    * sambo725

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    For veggie seed giveaways, I only have the following seeds left:

    * Thai Eggplant(Pattern Green)-from commercial seeds I purchased
    * Chinese Cabbage - from commercial seeds I purchased.

    Let me know asap if you're interested in one or both of these. Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I received envelopes from:

    * animoosh
    * midwestchilehead
    * randar08
    * rick_in_va
    * timbersmith
    * wiredwiz

    I have a stack of about 20 more envelopes to go through, but am packing it in for the night. All of these were received today. I couldn't believe my eyes, when I saw the volume of envelopes waiting for me today. I'll get through the rest of them tomorrow after work.

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I managed to get through the rest of the envelopes before work this morning. Yesterday (Nov 8), I received envelopes from:

    * argentcorvid
    * coolbythecoast
    * debrak92
    * dirtscratcher2010
    * happygardener23
    * onetakemovie
    * the666bbq

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Yesterday (Nov 15), I received seeds from "vronp".

    I'm still waiting on a number of envelopes to arrive, so will have to hold off finalizing the swap until those show up. All are from individuals that confirmed their envelopes were mailed.

    Thanks.....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I am still waiting for a few envelopes to arrive, but can't wait any longer so I've pushed ahead with the sorting. It will still take sometime, but I did manage to mail these evelopes back today:

    * argentcorvid
    * darrylenes
    * dirtsratcher2010
    * jonboy999

    I'm sure these will go out in the Nov 22 morning mail. I will continue to post updates as I mail more batches.

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I had some more packed up and ready to mail this morning, but then I opened the front door and said no way....I'm not going out there today. It's minus 32 degrees celcius. Lucky for me I can sometimes work from home if the weather is bad.

    We'll try again tomorrow

    Could I ask everyone to let me know when your envelope arrives so I can update my records?

    Thanks so much.....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Tonight, I mailed another batch of envelopes. From this forum, I sent an envelope back to "onetakemovie".

    Please let me know when your envelope arrives, so I can update my records.

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds back to "talonstorm".

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed envelopes to:

    * coolbythecoast
    * debrak92
    * shay
    * vronp

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds to:

    * Jaynine

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds to:

    * happygardener23

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Tonight, I mailed seeds to:

    * gladgourd

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds to:

    * jamesnb
    * poisondartfrog
    * timbersmith
    * tinley244
    * shanta
    * xaroline

    Thanks....Heather

  • xaroline
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I'll be watching for the post man!

    It is exciting to anticipate the arrival of new tomatoe seeds.

    I'll let you know when they arrive.

    Thanks for doing the work of the swap.
    Thanks! Caroline

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds to:

    * animoosh
    * flowergal2010
    * the666bbq

    Thanks....Heather

  • xaroline
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thank you! the seeds arrived today, and I am delighted with what you sent.
    Now I can hardly wait for spring to start them!
    Thanks, Heather,--- for doing the work.
    Caroline

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds back to:

    * randar08
    * rick_in_va

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds to:

    * austinhanasmom
    * genoprizebull
    * john11840
    * midwestchilehead
    * organicdan
    * wiredwiz

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I still have about 20 or so envelopes to work through. My apologies for the delay in getting them all out. Had to start later than anticipated because some of the envelopes were about a week or more late on arrival.

    I'm putting in long hours at work this week because I'm running workshops, so will do the best I can. Will likely take the rest of this week to get the remainder of the envelopes packed and mailed.

    Just wanted to give you a quick update.

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds to:

    * appaloosa909
    * dirtdiggin
    * flytyer
    * gilar
    * indoorgardener
    * sorellina
    * sweet_marie

    Thanks....Heather

  • sorellina
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Oh happy day! Thanks Heather!!

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds to:

    * sandysgardens
    * slogarden
    * tmacmillan

    I have a few more envelopes to work on and will get those finished up this weekend.

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I have envelopes packed and will be mailing seeds to the following individuals tomorrow morning:

    * dirtdaddy
    * phpete
    * roadkill
    * roper2008
    * sambo725
    * sproutshonor

    That's it for envelopes to be mailed back. Thanks everyone for your participation and for sending in such a great variety of seeds.

    Have a Merry Christmas everybody!

    ....Heather

  • sorellina
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Ciao Heather-

    Your parcel arrived this morning! Oh thank you so much, just in time for Christmas, too! I'm going to put it under the tree so everyone can share in the joy I get when I open it.

    I pray for a well-deserved rest and a joyful Christmas with your family!

    Hugs,
    Julianna

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Glad the seeds are starting to arrive. Thanks for the updates.

    As a friendly reminder to everyone else, please let me know when your seeds arrived so I can update my records.

    Thanks a bunch....Heather

  • flower_gal_2010
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Heather,
    My envelope full of seeds arrived on Wednesday Nov 15.
    A little late posting here. Thank-you so very much!!

  • flower_gal_2010
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Sorry,
    They can a few days ago. On December 15th.
    Thank-you very much from flower_gal_2010

  • organicdan
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Package arrived in the morning mail of 22 Dec. Nice Christmas present.

    Thank you for your exchange efforts. See you again next year.

    Dan

  • jamesnb
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Well at least seeds made it from Calgary to Nova Scotia ,,Canada Post seems to have misplaced mine,,,,oh well,,,,,,,,next year,,,,

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I'm sure yours will show up James. There are parts of the country (Ontario)that haven't had mail delivery in a week because of weather conditions, so I'm sure that slows down mail delivery going east as well.

  • jamesnb
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Seeds finally made New Brunswick !! 30 day trip across Canada,,lol,,,Thanx Heather

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