HOSTED BY: Mudshaper

The Plant Swap will be held at the Aransas Pass City Park Pavilion on the corner of East Johnson Avenue and S. Commericial Street (Little League Ball Park Next to Where the Shrimporee is held) The park sits back off the road, but the ball park is easy to spot.

There is plenty of parking. The pavilion is covered, so we won’t be rained out. There is a playground beside the pavilion for children. Campsites for RV’s and tents are available. For a map follow this link: Yahoo! Maps

I ask that everyone bring at least one item ( plant, seeds, tool, hat, anything to give away as a door prize) You can arrange private trades with other gardeners who will be attending the swap and then you can bring those plants and seeds with you and exchange them here. And you can also trade among yourselves when you get here. It is up to each individual participant to decide what a fair trade is. If you’re new to gardening, I guarantee you will not leave empty handed. So come and visit with us. However, it is a SWAP, so please do not come empty-handed. You can bring gardening tools, bags of soil, craft items, books, magazines, jewelry, food, ANYTHING that you think you could trade for a plant you want, whether garden related or not.

The pavilion does not have any tables or chairs. We are rounding up what tables and chairs we can. We are asking anyone that can help with this task please do so. Any kind of table will be welcome including boards set up on blocks. Anything we can use to set plants on would be greatly appreciated. Some of our garden friends won’t be able to bring a table so we are asking you to help out if you can.

I do plan to take pictures of the party and the guests having a great time. I may post some of the pictures on Gardenweb or on my website. If you absolutely do not want your picture posted, please let me know in writing. (That way I won’t forget.)

WHAT TO BRING

PLANTS: Potted and labeled with your name, GW name, email address, plant name and growing info. Water them the night before you bring them so they’re moist.

SEEDS: Packaged and labeled before the party so they’re ready to trade.

CUTTINGS: Fresh cuttings, wrapped in moist (not wet) paper towels in a ziplock bag that have been kept in a cool place until you trade them.

BULBS, CORMS, TUBERS, RHIZOMES: Clean the dirt off them and put them in paper bags and don’t forget to label them with name, color of flower and growing info.

GARDEN ACCESSORIES: Anything garden related that you might like to trade, including bowling ball art, painted rocks, books, magazines, trellises, birdhouses, bird feeders, pots, plant stands, —related to gardening.

TABLES: You will need to bring tables if you have one to sit your plants on. Bring extra if you can. Generally, the plants you offer for trade go ON the table. And the plants you trade for and are taking home with you go UNDER the table. If you don’t have a table, or can’t fit one in your car, don’t worry. We’ll put something together for you and hopefully we will have extra tables coming from our garden friends.

CHAIRS: Bring a lawn chair. Bring extras if you can. I’m bringing as many as I can round up but I won’t have enough. However, again, if you can’t fit one in your car, don’t worry. I’m sure some will be able to bring extras.

SNACKS AND DRINKS: You will need to bring your own. Also, I’m asking that everyone bring some type of snack food ( that does not require plates and forks unless you provide them), to contribute to the party.

FRIENDS: Bring any gardening enthusiast or someone we can convert. LOL The more, the merrier!!

SUPPLIES: It’s a good idea to bring boxes to carry your plants home in, Ziploc bags, paper towels, pen and paper for writing down info, labels, a Sharpie, and any other packing materials you might need to haul your plants home comfortably. You may also bring index cards to keep on your table so people who stop by while you’re away from your table can leave you notes regarding trades.

Overnight arrangements: For those of you traveling a great distance, campsites are available as well as RV spaces. There is an RV park that borders the park.

If you prefer a motel, let me know too and I’ll check with the motels here and see if one of them will give a group discount if several of you need rooms.

MOSQUITO SPRAY: Our Mosquitos carry knives and forks with them, so you’ll definitely need lots of OFF. Deep woods off works the best and last the longest.

SOME THINGS NOT TO BRING

PETS: pets are unpredictable, so I think for everyone’s safety, it’s best to not bring any pets.

CHILDREN: A Playground is right next to the Pavilion. There is also a baseball field. Plenty of room; however you are responsible for your children while they are here.

ALCOHOL: Alcohol is not permitted in the park.

SMOKING: We are required to clean up after the swap. Please make the job easier by disposing of your cigarette butts. Do not throw them down on the ground. We’ll have pots of sand placed around the pavilion and you can dispose of your butts there.

I hope I’ve covered everything. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at mudshaper@hotpop.com

Come on out and have a great time with us! Hope to see you here!!!

PLEASE RSVP ASAP

mudshaper

Mudshaper

I have been offline for many weeks due to my move from KS to TX

THX to all who cme and shared friendship and fun :) Mudshaper you are the GREATEST :)

Please know that Mudshaper is having computer probles right now and cannot reply at the moment.

Feel free to contcat her at her e-mail address where she can check at her work.

We will be planning another plant swap and fellowship very soon :)

Thank you mudshaper for the opportunity to meet and share our love of gardening :)