Everyone registered on GW is invited to attend and of course, bring a family member or friend if you like.

When you post here you will be put on the mailing list for my personal information which I email to you. Please do not share my personal info. with anyone. Please MAKE SURE that your email is unblocked on GW. This means you need to find your member page and change your settings so that an email can be sent OR you need to email me through GW with your email address and please state your GW "name" or handle in your message to me. Thanks! I will email my information only to people who are registered members of GW.

Everyone is invited to bring their extra plants, seeds, rooted cuttings, old garden magazines/books, old tools, etc.

Consider also that many of us are once again under severe restrictions for water but can water food plants, and have plenty of space for drought tolerant things.

We trade two ways. On this thread we will arrange pre-trades . This means that you will offer plants here and plan to exchange them with an individual here. Then you will get that persons plants together, boxed or bagged and labeled separately and place them in the designated location when you get here.

We also have a "Free for All" trade. You bring in all your plants which aren't designated for a specific person and put them with other plants in categories like "Sun Perennials" or "Fruits, veg". This pretty much goes on until everything is done with.

To effectively trade, you will need to label all your plants with as much info as you can. Botanical Name, (if you don't know ahead of time, just ask on the forum!), "common name", color, height, sun or shade. Annual or perennial. You need to know if your plant is: sun, shade, annual, perennial, edible/herb, shrub etc.

After trading we can share Pot luck if any one is interested.

Note: GGG hope you don't mind but I 'borrowed' your thread from last year!

I would like to participate in the trade. I live in Sandy Springs so this will be great for me since I don't drive very much. Thanks for hosting

Margarita10

I should have some divisions of Named Hostas Lots of Sedum Stonecrop, Jewels of Opar, some Muscari bulbs that won't go away, lots of Mexican Petunias, Northern Sea Oats, Purple Hyacinth Bean Vine, Bloodflower (asclepias curassavica), some hanging baskets of Burro Tail (sedum morganianum), a couple of small pots of Lifesaver Plants(Heurnia zebrina) and a few others to be named later.

What I want:

Sedum Autumn Joy, Lillies, mini Hostas and anything unusual will be fine for me.

If I misspelled anything, sorry I don't have time to look up names right now.

Any Food Requests?

I have to trade:
- hardy garden amaryllis (red)
- a mature pink-flowering hibiscus (it'll get 6'x6')
- variegated liriope
- arum italicum
- misc daylilies, all different colors incl purple, yellow, pink
- crinum bulbs, white and/or pink
- 2 potted hardy windmill palms, 3' tall, 3 gal pots
- trandescantia
- unknown perennial: 5-6' tall, many double yellow daisy-like flowers, full sun plant, maybe a heliopsis?
- white dutch iris
- purple coneflower

I'm interested in:
- dark-leaved canna, such as 'Australia'
- agapanthus
- blue muscari
- orange-toned echinacea
- yellow or orange coreopsis
- hellebores
- rice paper plant, castor plant or other tropical-looking foliage plant that gets fairly large
- red trumpet creeper, other red flowering vining plant
- tall red-flowered daylily (at least 6 divisions of same type)

Thanks!

Looking forward to meeting everyone,
Franny

Tulips, if you have any crinums left after vroomp's request, I'd love some. I have some moused-eared coreopsis to offer (a smaller version that is a groundcover).

I also have:

Columbine (the species which is red and yellow)- Aquilegia canadensis
Mouse eared coreopsis - Coreopsis auriculata
Rue anemone - Thalictrum thalictroides
Anise hyssop - Agastache foeniculum
Couple of native azaleas
Mountain mint - Pycnanthemum pilosum (it's a spreader!)
Viburnum nudum
Viburnum acerifolium
First year buckeyes (Aesculus pavia and A. parviflora)
Georgia aster (Symphyotrichum georgianum )
One small Penstemon digitalis

And in the non-native category - divisions of Variegated Solomon's Seal.

Crocosmia (orange)
Yarrow (white)
Daylily "Paper Butterfly"
Iris (a pretty burgundy/yellow bearded Iris I got from farmerpickle)
Iris cristata
Rudbeckia fulgida
Goldenrod "Fireworks"
Agastache "Blue Fortune" (I think)
Hardy Geranium (light pink)
Cutleaf Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata)
Saponaria officinalis
Artemisia
Rainbow Leucothoe

maybe:
Pineapple sage

I've definitely got:

Lilac root cuttings (the 'mother' plant was transplanted, has lived in Georgia for 20 years, and has bloomed)
Forsythia
Low-growing sedum with small yellow flowers
Heuchera divisions (some named, some unnamed)
Primrose seedlings (the leaves are purple/red with a green edge)
Catnip
Purple Bee Balm
Chocolate Mint
Muscari

Tulips, is your unknown perennial a Jerusalem artichoke?

~Natalie

Esh, ditto on the crinums. Let me know, and I would be delighted with some variegated solomon's seal.

Pam, I'm interested in your orange crocosmia, does anything on my list appeal?

How does this work, at some point, should we start emailing each other privately to arrange trades?

I usually do most of my trades on here, and then start up a document on my computer to keep up with who gets what, AND what I'm supposed to get in return. Helps me stay organized.

I'd also like to add Heuchera "Autumn Bride" to my list of what I'm bringing.

Esh, Could I have one of those Aeschelus parvifloras? I was wondering if you may also have some interesting native ferns. I'd like something to put on either side of a rustic looking stairway. Morning sun. I have some Christmas fern I can divide that might work. Ideas? Might have some root competition.

These are the things I HAVE:
Iris hexagona - Dixie Iris
Louisiana Iris - wine colored
Pink Japanese Anemone - I think 'September Charm'
Helleborus orientalis
Hardy red Amaryllis
Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphurium'
Black Arum - Dracunculus vulgaris
Lemon Balm
Golden Oregano
Creeping Golden Thyme
Variegated Solomon's Seal
White Ginger Lily
Unknown Artemisia - grey leaves - don't know its name
Pink Yarrow
Tradescantia - blue
Seeds of Larkspur, Poppy, Foxglove, Cleome, Love-in-a-mist

Some that I WANT:
Rheumania - Chinese Foxglove
Siberian Iris
Sister Theresa Hydrangea - small rooted cutting
Hesperis - Dame's Rocket
Purple Salvia
Perilla
Lupines
Foxgloves
Sweet William
Pinks
Mully Grass - Muhlenbergia capillaris
White Garden Phlox 'David'

hellebores ( unknown )
sedum - autumn joy
red and yellow canna lilies
day lilies
blackeyed susan
shasta daisies
cone flower
low growing sedum with yellow flower
dianthus
atemesia - grey and also two tone green (limelight)
yellow iris (tall)
I have started some tomatoes and peppers from seed - not sure how they will do.

Also started some honesty, lupines, forget-me knots from seed but make no promises as to whether or not they will come up.

I will add more later.

vroomp
one word - oysters!!
do you have any asclepias curassavica left for autumn joy

tulips
I have some hellebores for your unknown perennial

Esh - I'd love some solomon seal is there anything you would like that I have?

pam, yes you can have a Bottlebrush buckeye baby. There are several ferns that can work there. Do you want something tall or shorter? I can give you a piece of Thelypteris kunthii which gets pretty tall, or you can have some New York fern or Netted Chain fern - both of those are shorter but they are good spreaders. None of these are evergreen like the Christmas fern is.

Esh, coneflowers for you too!

thanks

Esh: I'll dig up crinum from several plants, and thanks for the offer of solomon's seal.

Bmmalone: you've got some unknown perennial with your name on it, I appreciate the hellebores.

Pachysandra
Pink Obedient Plant
Becky Daisies
Unknown double white shasta daisy
White Bearded Iris
Also I just started some Heirloom veggie seedlings. I should have:
-Arkansas Traveler Tomato
-Moneymaker Tomato
-Sioux Tomato
-Cherokee Purple Tomato
-White Currant Cherry Tomato
-Yellow Pear Tomato
-McCaslan Pole Beans

I would love any of the following:

Hardy geraniums
Mexican petunias
Black-eyed Susans
Columbine
Any type of hostas
Any type of daylilies
Or any other sun-loving perennial flowers

Thanks,
Franny

Franny - may I have some of your pink obedient plant and Becky daisies? What do I have that you would want? Thank you. Janen

Turkeytaker, I would love some Heuchera or Bee Balm if you have any left. Do I have anything you might want?

Pam, I would LOVE some Rudbeckia fulgida. I planted some last year that didn't come back. Is there anything I have that you might like?

I will bring you a nice big clump of the iris. And the Cherokee Purple is looking good so far. I'm growing the seeds on peat pellets and am going to transfer them to peat pots in a few days.

Thanks,
Franny

BARBARA, I will do Oysters if I may use your oven. Can someone bring a couple Bagettes or French breads to go with the oysters please? I will plan to do 4-6 dozen for the trade. Will that be enough?

For those not familiar with my oysters they will be baked on the half-shell and can become addictive if taken internally.

Thanks, Franny

Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' 'Aurea' CREEPING JENNY 'GOLDEN MONEYWORT'
I think I will have more by May but this is what I have right now.
Southern living, Better homes and Garden and some other garden magazines

Janen, I have a foxglove and sweet william I will bring for you. I would love a pink anemonea and varigated solomon if you have it. Just let me know.

So far it looks like I have:
Some unknown helebores (4-6")
Larkspur
Foxglove - Faerie Queen, peach colored, potted seedlings
Columbine - pink
A few heirloom tomatoes - black cherry, Abe Lincoln, and maybe some
others
Daylilies - kwanza and possibly unknown others
Dark purple irises
Cuttings from antique roses - including Marie Van Houtte, Beaute
Inconstante, Mrs. B R Cant, etc.
Native trees such as red cedar, dogwood, sugar maple - there are
thousands of small ones in our woods and could still be dug up and
potted safely.
A couple of potted belles of Irelend seedlings
Tall sedum -may be autumn joy but some is lighter pink color
Should have some more things by the swap.

I would like:
Edible plants such as blueberries, figs, etc.
Lilies
Heirloom flowers
Native azaleas
Hydrangeas
Non-invasive herbs
Tempt me - I may want it

amy, I can certainly trade you an azalea for some bee balm.

Esh, I owe you something in return for the buckeye. I just dug up a big clump of purple liatris. (Oh, and I put Christmas fern along the stairs, with hosta, heuchera, and tiarella. Looks nice!)

Pam, yes, the liatris would be super. It will be good to see you again.

Iris hexagona - Dixie Iris
Louisiana Iris - wine colored
Pink Japanese Anemone
Helleborus orientalis
Hardy red Amaryllis
Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphurium'
Black Arum - Dracunculus vulgaris
Lemon Balm
Golden Oregano
Creeping Golden Thyme
Variegated Solomon's Seal
White Ginger Lily
Unknown Artemisia - grey leaves - don't know its name
Pink Yarrow
Tradescantia - blue
Seeds of Larkspur, Poppy, Foxglove, Cleome, Love-in-a-mist

Thanks, Janen

To add to my current list:

Queen Anne's Lace
Young hollies (of the prickly variety)

Angolita

Pam, Can we trade the phlomis for rainbow leucothoe?

Janen, Could I have a black arum for phlomis?

Turkeytaker, I will bring you the golden moneywort, I would love a lilac cutting if you have enough.

Botanicat, Are your rose cuttings rooted?

I should have more to list soon I just need to write when Im outside looking around! Amy

Botanicat, I would love a cutting of each if you would start it for me! I have a brown thumb when it comes to rooting roses. What are you looking for that I can give you?

I have more to list and I will work on that soon. Amy

Common Name: 'Texas Star Hibiscus'
Botanical Name: Hibiscus coccineus

Dipsacus sativus (L.) Honck.
Indian teasel

Dark purple Columbine (im not sure which one this is)
Aquilegia atrata

Artemisia this is small, silver but not sure of exact name but it looks like "silver king?"

Belladonna Lily, Naked Lady these I just got last year and have not seen them bloom yet but they have multiplied.

mint

wisteria (these were sent to me by my Aunt and I don't know what color they are maybe purple?

Autumn Joy Sedum

Showy Stonecrop 'Purple Emperor' (Sedum) My tag name washed off but this one Im pretty sure is correct.

I probably will have more but this is what I found tonight. Thanks, Amy

Vroomp -- love the oysters... thanks for bringing them.

Thanks

Vroomp, I'd love several Asclepias seedlings, if possible. I have a pot of what I think is Autumn Joy Sedum if you'd like that in trade.

FrannyFlowers, How are the tomatoes doing? Are you interested in Stella de Oro daylilies in trade?

I'll try to make a trade list next week.

Thanks!
Danita

all - anyone has a magnolia to trade? and rosemary.

janen - can i get pink yarrow from you?

turkeytaker - can i get purple bee balm?

amybabyboy3 - can i get aguilar?

frannyflowers - I'd love some tomatoes. Please let me know what u have avail to trade.

all- please look at my list to see what you'd like to trade:

Plant List for Trade
Ajuga
Aster - Tall Purple
Autumn Joy Sedum
Bee Balm (red)
Black Eyed Susan
Cannas - avail in yellow & red - also red leaves
Creeping Charlie --- small yellow leaves - ground covers - pretty
Day Lillies (orange single & double petals)
English Ivy
Forsythia
Four O'clock ( fuschia)
Ginger Lillies (White)
Golden Rod
Irises (purple bearded large, LA yellow and Siberian purple )
Japanese Climbing Fern - Lygodium japonicum -Fern-leave climber"
Lamb's Ear
Mondo Grass ( miniature, varigated, solid green)
Nighttime Blooming Cecerus - http://hg.women.com/homeandgarden/plants/hylounda.htm
Periwinkle (Vinca)
Sedum ( Autum Joy, and various low ground cover)
Trumpet Vine (orange)
Violets (purple)
White Spirea
Yarrow (white)

Bell Boy Pepper

Cuttings
--------
Hydrangeas (Blue Nikki, PeeGee, AnnaBelle (? white))
Butterfly bush (yellow)
Corkscrew Willow
Fig Cuttings
Gardenia
Japanese Camillia
Japanese Magnolia
Japanese Maple
Japanese Wisteria
Muscadine Vine
Rhondodendron – hot pink
Tomorrow Camillia (red)
Weigelas (Pink, deep red)

I am looking for Oakleaf Hyndrangea, herbs (lemongrass, mint, basil) and veggies/Fruit.

Trandescantia (purple/blueish))
Ferns (Ostrich Fern)
Hostas: Albo-Marginata, , Light White/Green crinkle
Rosa Ragusa (fuschia)

They both sound good.
If you have some of these left, i'd love some:
-- Belladonna Lily
-- Naked Lady

Thanks for trading.

Passion Vines (purple) - pics avail- keeping arrowing to see the flowers & fruit. (pic 14-19)
Vietnamese Purple Amaranth - pics also avail (picture 42 &43)
Love in the Mist (white or blue - they r mixed)

Clemantis cuttings ( see pics 64, 65, 66, 74)
Jan Magnolia Tree Cuttings

I have Brug & Datura (single/double/triple) that I will root. Looking for other brugs to trade. (see link for pictures)

Franny

Kathy

I may have some rooted hazelnut cuttings, if anyone is interested. I just lopped off a bunch of suckers and got them rolling, but I don't know how many will make it.

I'll try to bring some fresh-made herb rolls to the trade. Do we have details yet? Time, address? Thanks.

vroomp - do you have any more mexican petunias?

Here are my other pre-trades:
esh - buckeye (I'm bringing you liatris)
franny - iris/tomato (for Rudbeckia)
amy - rainbow leucothoe, which is looking great (for swamp hibiscus)
Thanks,
Pam

I will be able to bring:

George Tabor Azaleas (still getting good volunteers)
Hellebores seedlings (only way to transplant)

I would like:

Most anything that grows in forest/shade. I have excellent dirt but no sun! I especially like natives! But I'm not really picky.

One day I will host the plant swap, and y'all can see what your trades have created! After I get the weeds under control! LOL.

It's been a while since I came to a plant swap. I guess the drought is to blame. . .

I hope I'm not to late to join in. Please add me to your mailing list for info/directions, etc...My mother and I would love to attend another Spring trade. I'll get my have/want list together tonight or tomorrow.

Thanks and looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Danielle

I have 5 or 6 large peices of Bamboo(not living) that are about 8 feet long and over 3 inches in diameter that I will donate for a door prize. They could make a fine little arbor or Oriental fountain.

HAVES:
Aluminum Blinds -- I know some folks like to cut these up for labels? Have at least 2 large blinds.
Dwarf Burning Bush -- (3) 1 year old rooted cuttings
Peegee Hydrangeas, white w/hint of pink -- several 3 gallon size
Forsythia -- 1 year old rooted cuttings
Foothill lavender creeping phlox -- divisions
White creeping phlox -- divisions (very limited)
Emerald Cushion blue creeping phlox -- divisions (very limited)
Georgia Blue Veronica -- divisions (very limited)
Tickled Pink (I think) upright veronica -- 1 division
Limelight Artemesia -- plenty
Ryan's Pink Chrysanthemum -- rooted cuttings/divisions
Medium-purple Hardy Geranium -- divisions (limited)
Spanish Lavender -- rooted cuttings
Honeycomb Butterfly Bush -- small 1-year old rooted cuttings
Rosemary -- 1-year old rooted cuttings
Balloon Flower -- rooted cuttings mixed colors (could be purple, pink or white)
'New Dawn' rose (dark pinkish red) -- rooted cuttings (2)
'Madame Plantier' rose (white) -- rooted cutting (have only 1)
'Red Fox' (I think) Veronica -- rooted cuttings (3)
Blue False Indigo -- rooted cutting (have only 1)
'Navajo Bright Red Salvia' -- small rooted cuttings (5)
Strawberry Plant volunteers (Quinalt I think) -- 3
Daylily named varieties:
'Stella De Oro' yellow repeat bloomer
'Black Eyed Stella' yellow w/red eye
'Leebea Orange Crush' orange
'Chorus Line' pink w/halo
'Sammy Russell' red w/yellow throat
'Custard Candy' (limited) pale yellow w/red eye
'Pandora's Box' cream w/purple eye
'President Betty Williams' dark red w/yellow throat
'Pardon Me' red
'Winsome Lady' pink
'Siloam June Bug' yellow w'red eye
'Little Cadet' yellow w/red eye
'Joan Senior' cream/ivory
'Louise Mannelis' small bright peach-pink
Unknown reddish orange w/large bloom (limited)
**More plants may be added later

WANTS
Illustris and/or Black Magic Elephant Ear
Hosta (looking mainly for large broad-leafed hosta, but anything but albo-marginata, have plenty of that variety.
Azaleas (any color)
Rhododendron (any color)
Brug Cuttings or plants (any color)
Bearded or tall Iris (Any, but especially yellows, oranges, pinks or dark purples)
Water Hyacinths
Orange Asiatic Lilies (Not looking for the tall tiger lily types, but the stockier orange lilies commonly sold in pots at Lowes/Walmart/etc...)
White Lady Banks Rose (plant or cutting)
Daylilies (any named varieties I don't currently have. Please e-mail me for complete list. Especially looking for 'Music Box', 'Marjorie Kinnebrew', 'Pumpkin Kid', 'Cranberry Chalice', 'Hot Embers', 'Double Cranberry Ruffles', and 'Mona Twirler'.)
Hydrangeas (plants or cuttings, any color but white)
Hardy Geranium (in dark blue-purple, white or pink)
Heuchera (all colors)
Heirloom Tomatoes and other veggies (seeds or plants)
Beautyberry (plant or cutting)
Rose of Sharon (plants or cuttings)
Knockout Roses (plants or cuttings)
Any bright yellow shrub-type rose (not looking for climbers)
Heck, any shrub-type roses for that matter
Peonies (any colors, but light pink is preferable)
Astilbe (any color)
Volunteers of Cherry Laurel, Tea Olive, Small Buford Holly and/or Canadian Hemlock. Trying to create a nice natural looking privacy border.

Thanks for lookin!
Danielle

Vroomp -- I'd love some named hosta. If there's anything I can trade you from my list please let me know.

Esh -- you don't happen to have yellow or orange native azaleas do you? If so I'd love to trade if you spot anything on my list you'd like.

Pam -- from your list I was interested in 'Paper Butterfly' Daylily, pink hardy geranium and/or 'Autumn Bride' Heuchera.

Turkeytaker -- I'm interested in your heuchera named or unnamed varieties as well. I LOVE heuchera!

Janen -- I *think* I have some rooted white 'David' Phlox cuttings for you if you want them. That's what my label says anyway.

Barbara -- I was interested in your tall yellow Iris

Frannyflowers -- I'd love some heirloom tomatoes...not particular on the variety but prefer a non-cherry type. I've got purple hardy geranium and/or daylilies if you'd like to trade.

Botanicat -- I was interested in your dark purple Iris, antique rose cuttings and/or heirloom tomatoes.

vnginger -- I'd love some brug cuttings if you have extras. Any color/variety is fine.

Please take a look at my have/want list when you get a chance to see if anything strikes your fancy. I don't have anything exotic or terribly expensive but if you're lookin' for something in particular that's not on there just ask...I may have it.

Thanks,
Danielle

Squirrellypete -
I can bring the daylilies and geranium, but I had no luck with the heuchera. I can also bring you what I believe is a beautyberry. I don't think it's the native.

In trade, I would like some spanish lavender, and Pardon Me daylily (if you have any left), and your blue false indigo.

(I may have some hosta and peony "Sarah Bernhardt" for you, if you like.)

I'd love to get some of your hardy geranium and rosemary cuttings.

Janen -- I have at least 2 of those rooted 'David' Phlox for you. I could always use some more red hardy amaryllis bulbs.

Pam -- the hardy geranium and paper butterfly daylilies sound great. Hosta and Sarah Bernhardt peonies would be awesome too if they're not much trouble. No worries about your Heuchera. The false indigo is yours and I'll bring you several rooted spanish lavender and pardon me daylilies.

Turkeytaker -- I like all varieties of heuchera. I do have plenty of 'Palace Purple' but other than that I'd like any kind or color. Greens, purples, bronzes...they're all lovely. I've got you down for some purple hardy geranium and rosemary.

Amy -- I've got you down for the Madame Plantier rose rooted cutting, and two types of Veronica. Just to warn you though the name 'Red Fox' Veronica is deceiving. It's actually dark pink. But it and the lighter colored 'Tickled Pink' are both yours if you want them. In trade I'd love to try some of your purple Colombine and/or a foxglove if you have any extra.

Thanks everyone...feel free to contact me through GW with any questions. Danielle

Vroomp - mexican petunia and/or mexican sunflower
Would you like some Autumn Joy - I have plenty?

Trulips - unknown perennial
for some hellebores

Esh - do you still have a native azalea?
I will have coneflowers for you

Janen - DV arum
I have coneflowers and dianthus for you

Franny - do you have any pink obedient plants left?
I have black eyed susans and day lilies for you.

Botanicat - may I have a foxglove?
Is there anything you would like from my list?

Amybaby - may I have some wisteria?
Is there anything you would like from my list?

Squirrellypete - do you have any butterfly bushes left?
I have tons of yellow iris for you.

For trade I also have:

elephant ears
white and yellow yarrow
a couple of ferns (japanese painted)
beans
peas
johnny jump ups
low growing grey artemesia

thanks for sending me the trade info. Yes, I'll bring you some rooted butterfly bushes. Yellow Iris would be great. Could I also have a Japanese painted fern?

Danielle

Barbara - trading for coneflowers would be good.
Danielle - if you want to trade for these unknown azaleas, then Salvia would be good in return.

Esh - Do you have any native azaleas left. I don't care what color. Anything I have of interest?

Additions to my list:
- gladiolas - mostly peach colored but some may be others
- purple basil (I'm pretty sure that's what it is.
- Texas tarragon- Tagetes lucida (Mexican mint marigold) - 4 divisions

Esh -- sounds good to me. I'll get some bright red salvia up for you for a mystery azalea.

Danielle

white ginger lily
ginger
pink obedient plant
ruellia
4 O'clocks (pink and white)
chocolate mint
very small fennel
midnight blue salvia
white plox - David
blackberries (tame - not wild) - about the size of a dollar coin or bigger

Am looking for
nicotina
moonvine
scabiosa
basil
catnip

botanicat, I'll be happy to take some Tagetes lucida.

Barbara- Asclepias currasavica seedlings, Mexican petunias
Janen----Mexican petunias
Amybabyboy3---Jewels of Opar, Mexican Petunias, Northern Sea Oats, Burro tail,Lifesaver plant and sorry but, there are no more Muscari
Frannyflowers—Mexican Petunias
Danita---Asclepias currasavica seedlings
Pam---Mexican Petunias
Danielle--- I have one small Sum and Substance is that ok?

For those of you that have Tomatoes, I could use a few. I of course also need more Sedum Autumn Joy as usual. I will also accept any interesting flowering plants for shade.

I have potted up 1- gallon container of Mexican petunias for each request. If you wish more than that, let me know soon so, I can pot up more before next week.

Amy, the Burro Tail is a newly started hanging basket which will take a few more weeks to root well enough to transfer if you don't like the pot.

Huernia Zebrinas (Lifesaver plants) are in 2 inch pots and well rooted.

Asclepias are three week old seedlings only but, they grow very fast.

Jewels of Opar are small volunteers but, will bloom and grow well over the season. They spread from seeds quite a bit even coming up between pavers.

Sea Oats will be in 2 or 4 inch pots and I have lots of seeds if you want a field.

Whoopie,
I can give you scabiosa, basil and a purple pink colored nicotiana if you would like. I would love some blackberries. Thank you, Amy

If anyone else wants sweet basil let me know. I wintersowed and they are small but growing quick. I also have money plant seedlings coming right along and little disco belle hibiscus seedlings. I also have a pot of granex hybrid onion seedlings that need to be separated and planted in the ground, probably at least 50 or so plants. I already planted all I have room for. Just let me know. Amy

Vroomp, a sum and substance hosta would be great, my mom will appreciate it for her new yard. Thank you. Is there anything I can bring you in return? I don't really have much in the way of shade plants to offer yet, my garden is almost all sun. I can probably find you some more oakleaf hydrangea as well if that interests you at all.

Pam -- I just noticed you also offered me a Beautyberry. Yes, I'd absolutely love one.

And I want to make a correction to my list. What I thought was 'New Dawn' roses aren't. I never even bothered to look up that New Dawn should be pink until now. Instead I have a lovely unknown wine-red climber or rambler. Still pretty if anyone wants those rooted cuttings.

Thanks, Danielle

Janen - catnip and purple beebalm

Frannyflowers - heuchera and beebalm

vnginger - beebalm, chocolate mint, lilac, primrose, lemongrass (if it's ready)

squirrelypete - heuchera

Pink primrose is scientifically called Oenothera speciosa (speciosa stands for "showy if any one wants any.

Kathy Roper
koroper@bellsouth.net

Barbara, I'm planning to bring brownies and a fairly large Aloe plant that I've been babysitting for you from an earlier trade.

Here's my list so let me know if anyone wants something specific.

Have
Hellebores - divided
Hostas (unknown)- they have a bluish color
Orange Crocomesia
Ginger (I think red)- probably have 3-4
Alstromeria
Sedums (2-3 varieties)
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red (small divisions)
English Ivy
Small Nandina

Want
Ferns
Hibiscus
Becky or Shasta Daisy
Lilac cuttings (Danielle, if you have any left and want something I have please let me know. I do have several sedums)
Elephant ears - especially black
Dogwood tree
Gladiolas -
Hardy Geraniums - any color

Vroomp - I have an Autumn Joy sedum for you. Do you have any Mexican Petunias or Swamp Hibiscus left?

This past Thursday night I went to bed perfectly fine like normal and I woke up Friday morning with the right side of my face paralyzed. I went to the hospital immediately thinking I had some kind of mini-stroke and they diagnosed me with a condition called Bell's palsy, and the paralysis is due to a compressed nerve that is the main supply nerve to all the little nerves in my face on that side that control my facial muscles. The good news is that most cases are temporary and the majority of people with it fully recover on their own but it takes time. It may be a few weeks before it starts to improve, and in some extreme cases it can take months or never fully improve. But I've been told I have a comparatively mild case so I am optimistic I'll be okay.

Most friends I run into are understandably curious and want to know what happened. I thought posting some info here might save a little time explaining the whole story on Saturday and I also didn't want to startle anyone who knows me or may remember me. My altered facial appearance and difficulty speaking are a little surprising at first to some folks. Doctor's don't fully understand the causes of the nerve inflammation in these cases but some studies point to possibly a viral cause (don't worry, it's not the contagious kind). There's apparently some evidence that suggests the common cold-sore virus that many people carry with them most of their lives may be what attacks this nerve in some people and causes the inflammation so they put me on an anti-viral as well as a steroid (prednisone) to get the inflammation down.

I did actually have a couple of symptoms for a few days prior to the facial paralysis setting in but I didn't realize they were serious or related to each other. One was a pinpoint occassional pain at the back of my skull on the right side (which is apparently the location inflammed nerve itself) and the other was a diminished or altered sense of taste. The entire problem is due to exactly where along this nerve it became inflammed. It apparently has to pass through a very small, narrow bone canal in the back of your skull before it branches off into all the little nerves of your face. If it becomes inflammed at the point it passes through this canal, the bone around it has no give so the nerve becomes compressed and if it stays that way long enough it starts to interrupt function of all of the muscles that nerve ultimately controls. I can only speak, eat and drink out of the left side of my mouth. My right eye is stuck in the open position and I cannot voluntarily close the eyelid. As a result whenever I blink it looks more like I'm winking. So if I wink at you this Saturday try not to get the wrong idea lol. Until the condition improves I have to keep eye drops in it and manually close my eyelid periodically to keep it moist. I also wear a protective patch if I'm working out in the yard to protect it from the sun, debris, etc...

Anyway, that's the long and short of it. I wouldn't miss a plant trade though if I can avoid it so we're still coming! Aside from the occasional nerve pain at the back of my head and the eye and mouth frustrations I actually feel fine. It's just disconcerting to suddenly not be able to control muscles that I normally take for granted.

Thanks for your understanding. My mom and I are really looking forward to this Saturday and we will see you all there!

Sincerely, Danielle

Lysine
Overview:
Lysine, or L-lysine, is an essential amino acid, which means that it is necessary for human health but cannot be made by the body. For this reason, lysine must be obtained from food. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Lysine is important for proper growth, and it plays an essential role in the production of carnitine, a nutrient responsible for converting fatty acids into energy and helping to lower cholesterol. Lysine appears to help the body absorb and conserve calcium, and it plays an important role in the formation of collagen, a substance important for bones and connective tissues including skin, tendon, and cartilage.

If there is too little lysine in the diet, kidney stones and other health related problems may develop including fatigue, nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite, agitation, bloodshot eyes, slow growth, anemia, and reproductive disorders. It is extremely rare, however, to obtain insufficient amounts of lysine through the diet. Generally, only vegetarians who follow a macrobiotic diet and certain athletes involved in frequent vigorous exercise are at risk for lysine deficiency. For vegetarians, legumes (beans, peas, and lentils) are the best sources of lysine.

Lysine is involved in the browning reaction, or carmelization, in foods such as pastries, doughnuts, cookies, and cereals. In this process, lysine and sugar become linked together in a way that makes lysine difficult for the body to absorb. As a result, a diet high in cereals and baked goods, especially those that contain a lot of simple sugars, can result in low lysine intake.

Uses:
Herpes and Shingles

L-lysine can be used to treat mouth and genital lesions caused by herpes simplex virus as well as shingles caused by herpes zoster viruses. Taking lysine supplements can speed recovery time and reduce the chance of recurrent breakouts of the herpes infection.

Osteoporosis

L-lysine helps improve the absorption of calcium from the digestive tract and prevent loss of calcium in the urine. In so doing, some researchers speculate that L-lysine may help prevent bone loss associated with osteoporosis. In addition, laboratory studies suggest that L-lysine in combination with L-arginine (another amino acid) increases the activity of bone-building cells and enhances production of collagen.

Other

Certain forms of lysine and lysine bound to anti-inflammatory medications (such as ibuprofen, or Advil) may help alleviate pain following an episiotomy (a procedure performed during labor that involves cutting the vaginal area to enlarge the vaginal opening and facilitate delivery). These forms of lysine may also relieve migraine headaches and painful periods. Whether L-lysine and other readily available lysine supplements also offer these benefits is not known.

Dietary Sources:
Good sources of lysine are foods rich in protein, including meat (specifically red meat, pork, and poultry), cheese (particularly parmesan), certain fish (such as cod and sardines), nuts, eggs, soybeans (particularly tofu, isolated soy protein, and defatted soybean flour), spirulina, and fenugreek seed.

Available Forms:
Lysine is available in tablets, capsules, creams, and liquids, and is usually sold in the L-lysine form.

How to Take It:
A health care provider can help determine whether your diet provides enough lysine. If your diet does not contain sufficient lysine, a health care provider may recommend lysine supplements as part of a complete amino acid replacement. Do not use lysine in children less than 2 years of age unless under the supervision of a health care provider.

Pediatric

For children ages 2 - 12: Recommendations are 23 mg/kg/day or 10 mg per pound of body weight daily.

Adult

For adults ages 13 and older: Recommendations are 12 mg/kg/day.

For adults with herpes viral infections: To treat symptoms, take 3,000 – 9,000 mg per day in divided doses. To prevent recurrences, take 500 – 1,500 mg per day in divided dosages.

Precautions:
Because of the potential for side effects and interactions with medications, dietary supplements should be taken only under the supervision of a knowledgeable health care provider.

Possible Interactions:
If you are currently being treated with any of the following medications or supplements, you should not use lysine supplements without first talking to your health care provider.

Arginine -- Arginine and lysine share common pathways in the body. Therefore, excess arginine may lower lysine levels in the body.

Alternative Names:
Amino acid K; L-lysine

Reviewed last on: 9/9/2008
A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Steven D. Ehrlich, NMD, private practice specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, Phoenix, AZ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by Ernest B. Hawkins, MS, BSPharm, RPh, Health Education Resources (5/14/2007).
Supporting Research
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Civitelli R, Villareal DT, Agnusdei D, Nardi P, Avioli LV, Gennari C. Dietary L-lysine and calcium metabolism in humans. Nutrition. 1992;8(6):400-405.

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Di Girolamo G, Zmijanovich R, de los Santos AR, Marti ML, Terragno A. Lysine clonixinate in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. Acta Physiol Pharmacol Ther Latinoam. 1996;46(4):223-232.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005. Rockville, MD: US Dept of Health and Human Services and US Dept of Agriculture; 2005.

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Griffith RS, Walsh DE, Myrmel KH, Thmpson RW, Behforooz A. Success of L-lysine therapy in frequently recurrent herpes simplex infection. Treatment and prophylaxis. Dermatologica. 1987;175(4):183-190.

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Pam-3 - Epimedium for pink muhly grass (will this still work?)

Bmmalone - Black Arum for coneflowers & dianthus

turkeytaker - white ginger lily & golden oregano for catnip & purple beebalm

Frannyflowers - iris & Jap. Anemone for pink obedient plant & Becky daisies

Amybabyboy3 - pink Anemone, var. Solomon Seal, Black Arum for foxglove, sweet william & phlomis

Vroomp - I have you bringing me some Mexican petunias - but what would you like from me?

vnginger - pink yarrow, LA iris, pink Japanese Anemone, Helleborus, Epimedium, Black Arum, creeping golden thyme, & golden oregano for Ostrich fern, Passion vine, Jap. climbing fern, & Forsythia

squirrellypete - red hardy amaryllis for 'David' phlox

Please let me know if I have missed someone. And thanks to all.

Esh and Pam -- thank you for your well wishes!

Vroomp -- thank you so much for all the info on L-Lysine, I was not aware of it. I copied it and will definitely look into this and ask my doctor about it as well. It's good to have as much info as possible and I'd definitely like to keep this from happening again. The only doctor I've seen so far was at the emergency room and he did not go into any depth about supplements, etc...that could possibly aid in my recovery or with prevention in the future. I'm going to follow up with my regular doctor and discuss it further with him this week. I did find a wealth of info on the internet about the condition and there are many supplements, especially some B vitamins that are thought to be beneficial for nerve health and regrowth for Bell's palsy patients so I have started on those in addition to the prescribed meds.

Danielle

bmmalone -- I unlocked my email on my profile...would you mind sending directions and all of that stuff?

Hubby and I are looking forward to hopefully meeting a few of the great gardeners I get so much advice from here on GW!

Janen - Do you still have epimedium? Or if not, some red amaryllises, If so would you still be interested in foxgloves? I have Faerie Queen.

botanicat - Epimedium & red amaryllis for you, foxgloves would be great. Thanks

Botanicat...will bring hostas. The glads and possibly a dogwood will be appreciated

Danielle,
I'm sorry to hear what's going on but look forward to seeing you Sat. Will bring the bluish hosta - the purple hardy geranium sounds good.

Turkeytaker...I believe you had the Lilac cuttings. If I have anything you want and a lilac remains I'd love to have it.

Esh- bee balm

Pam- phlomis, red texas star hibiscus

Janen- phlomis, foxglove, sweet william

Turkeytaker- golden moneywort

Botanicat- naked lady lilys and purple sedum

Vroomp- sedum

vnginger- aguilar dk purple columbine, candy mint , naked lady lily bulbs

Danielle-dk purple columbine, foxglove

Barbara- wisteria

whoopie- Scabiosa, basil and nicotiana

LucyAtlanta- red star hibiscus, black elephant ear

If I forgot anything please let me know. Thank you, Amy

Danielle -- purple irises, rose cuttings, and tomatoes for butterfly bush, hydrangea, and Pandora's box daylily

Amybabyboy -- rose cuttings for purple sedum and belladonna lily

Barbara -- Faerie queen foxgloves for dianthus

Esh - Tagetes lucida for native azalea

Lucyatlanta -- glads and dogwood for hostas

Janen -- foxgloves for amaryllis and epimedium

Let me know if I missed something.

Also, I have a small hickory which grew from a squirrel-planted seed in a pot. Don' t know what kind it is. It's probably about 18" tall.