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ElaineW
18 years ago

Plant Swap 2006

Hi there,

Here is the plan for 2006. Usually the swaps are the first and third Tuesday of the month. But there are a couple of changes because July 4th falls on a Tuesday. We moved that swap to the 6th which is a Thursday. And we added April 23rd (Sunday) because we wanted to start with an "extra" swap for those who always have work on Tues. night or have other obligations. Can't wait to get started!

Where is it? 253 Warren Wright Rd. Belchertown, MA 01007

When? *On first and third Tuesday, May through September unless otherwise noted

*April 23, Sunday

May 2, May 16 (Not on May 30th)

June 6, June 20

July *6 Thursday, July 18

August 1, August 15 (Not on Aug. 29th)

September 5, September 19

6:00pm arrival/prep, 6:15 plant swapping begins (usually done by 7:30) Rain or Shine.

What to Bring? Perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, cuttings, fresh cut flowers, bulbs, seeds, etc.

$1.00 dues to cover costs- including a drawing for a plant. Bring a box or bucket in which to bring home your plants.

How Does This Work? At 6:00 people will arrive with their items to swap. The items will be placed on the ground in the area where well sit. You may want to bring a chair in case there are not enough. At 6:15 weÂll name off all of the items to be swapped. It is very helpful if the items are labeled. Many bring shopping bags or buckets with freshly dug plants labeled with the plant name. ItÂs not necessary to pot the plants youÂll bring- but you should try to keep the roots from drying out. YOU CAN BRING AS MANY OR AS FEW PLANTS AS YOUÂD LIKE. SOME GARDENERS ARE JUST STARTING AND MAY NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO SWAP. THAT IS OK! Many seasoned gardeners have more than enough to share and would rather give them away than throw them in the compost. There are many plants that do poorly unless they are divided regularly (irises, daisies, phlox, etc.) This is a great way to trade them for plants you may not have.


As soon as all of the plants are named people will be told to take their first pick. Each pick is a plant, not a full container. The first pick is offered to those who have brought an item from the "Wish List" that is kept of swappers wishes. Even if the person who wanted the plant is not there, if you brought a wish list item then you can be part of the first pick. If you are the recipient of a wish list plant then that is considered your first pick.

After everyone is done people will step back and then the second round will begin. Everyone is included in this round and all of the rest of the picks. This will be repeated as long as there are items left. It doesnÂt matter how many plants you bring. Everyone will have the same number of "picks". You may leave with a couple plants or with many depending on the contributions that week. WeÂll finish with a raffle for a beautiful plant.

Other Notes: No dogs or smoking please. If you bring children try to make sure they are not disruptive.

Parking will be along Warren Wright Rd. - please be careful not to block the road or my neighbors driveways.

Feel free to spread the word, everyone is welcome.

Come a little early if youÂd like to browse through my gardens.

Comments (13)

  • mskee
    18 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Elaine,
    Thanks for posting this schedule! I'm new to this, but I plan to be there in April, trying to find homes for my extra seedlings!

    Just a little over a month away...
    Emily

  • ElaineW
    Original Author
    18 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Emily,
    You'll enjoy it. Everyone does. It's a blast to see your plants go to new homes and to find plants you may be looking for. I will be starting the wish list a couple of weeks before the first swap so you might want to think about a special plant you'd like to have.
    I had a yard full of robins yesterday so it looks like spring is on its way.
    See you in April, Elaine

  • ElaineW
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Here is the list I have received for the first swap of the season. See you then! Elaine

    Wish list for April 23, 2006 SWAP

    Astilbe- Candy T.
    Butterfly Bush- Lisa A.
    Clematis, Large flower- Reena
    Echinacea (coneflower), white- Kim J.
    Feverfew- Donna D.
    Goatsbeard (large variety)- Kathy D.
    Honeysuckle (non-invasive climber)- Marquerite
    Hosta, any bright green or Guacamole- Ann J.
    Jack in the Pulpit- Peggy L.
    Lilac, purple or white- Priyanka
    Phlox, creeping- Elena
    Poppies- Jessica M.
    Purple Heart, houseplant (cuttings ok)- Roxanne V.
    Red Raspberry, Thornless- Elaine
    Rhubarb- Alice S.
    Sedum, Autumn Joy- Jacqueline C.
    Water Hyacinth- Victoria

  • ElaineW
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hello,
    We had about 50 people for the first swap in the pouring rain. I am hoping the next one is dry!
    Here is the wish list for the next swap on Tuesday, May 2nd at 6 p.m. If you bring plants as a donation to the Stone House plant sale they will be considered a contribution to the wish list.
    See you on the 2nd,
    Elaine

    Wish list for May 2, 2006 SWAP

    Stone House Museum Plant Sale (held on May13th) Contributions needed!

    Astilbe- Candy T.
    Butterfly Bush- Lisa A.
    Clematis, Large flower- Reena
    Echinacea (coneflower), white- Kim J.
    Forsythia- Linda West
    Goatsbeard (large variety)- Kathy D.
    Honeysuckle (non-invasive climber)- Marquerite
    Hosta, any bright green or Guacamole- Ann J.
    Jack in the Pulpit- Peggy L.
    Palm plant, houseplant- Elfreda
    Poppies- Jessica M.
    Purple Heart, houseplant (cuttings ok)- Roxanne V.
    Rhubarb- Alice S.
    Sedum cuttings, yellow and green variegated- Elaine
    Water Hyacinth- Victoria

  • ElaineW
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi again,
    Let's hope for a sunny swap this time. You've got to appreciate the dedication of all of you who still show up with umbrellas and boots to the swap.
    See you on the 16th,
    Elaine

    Wish list for May 16, 2006 SWAP

    Astilbe, red- Colleen.
    Butterfly Bush- Pryanka, Wonda
    Calla Lily- Linda S.
    Cannas, Red- Bev K.
    Clematis, Large flower- Reena
    Daylilies, any color but orange- Cathy P.
    Echinacea (coneflower), white- Kim J.
    Fern- Dinah
    Geraniums- Sue D.
    Grasses, Ponytail or bamboo- Ann J.
    Honeysuckle (non-invasive climber)- Marquerite
    Horsetail- Shelley
    Hosta, blue- Mary M.
    Jack in the Pulpit- Peggy L.
    Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa Aureola)- Lindsay
    Liatris, white- Leah
    Lilac, dark purple- Diane R.
    Magnolia Tree- Betty G.
    Palm plant, houseplant- Elfreda
    Poppy, Icelandic Orange- Dawn
    Purple Heart, houseplant (cuttings ok)- Roxanne V.
    Rhubarb- Dorothy
    Sedum cuttings, yellow and green variegated- Elaine
    Water Hyacinth- Victoria
    Weeping Cherry tree- Kathy C.

  • ElaineW
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi There,
    Here you go...

    Wish list for June 6, 2006 SWAP

    Astilbe, red- Colleen.
    Black eyed Susan, perennial- Donna B.
    Bleeding Heart, white fringed- Alice S.
    Butterfly Bush- Pryanka, Wonda
    Calla Lily- Linda S.
    Cannas, Red- Bev K.
    Creeping Phlox- Elena
    Delphinium, Blue- Betty M.
    Echinacea (coneflower), white- Kim J.
    Fern- Dinah
    Forsythia- Linda W.
    Geraniums- Sue D.
    Grasses, Ponytail or bamboo- Ann J.
    Hens and Chicks- ML
    Honeysuckle (non-invasive climber)- Marquerite
    Hosta, large bi-color- Cathy P.
    Hosta, blue- Alice S.
    Hosta, large lime yellow- ?- no name written
    Hydrangea, Endless Summer- Carol
    Jack in the Pulpit- Peggy L.
    Liatris, white- Leah
    Lilac, dark purple- Diane R., Jessica
    Magnolia Tree- Betty G.
    Nasturtium- Reena
    Palm plant, houseplant- Elfreda
    Poppy-Devi
    Purple Heart, houseplant (cuttings ok)- Roxanne V.
    Rhubarb- Dorothy
    Salvia, ground cover with darker leaves- Marlene
    Sedum cuttings, white with green edge, variegated- Elaine
    Star of Bethlehem bulb/plant- Marlene
    Globe Flower Trollius "Golden Queen."- Lindsay
    Weeping Cherry tree- Kathy C.

  • ElaineW
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hello there,
    Here's the list for next week. If you have any extra vegetable plants please bring them. One of the ladies has broken her foot and wasn't able to start her plants. They'll be a "wish" for her. Thanks, Elaine

    June 20th Wish List

    Babys Breath, pink- Joanie

    Balloon Flower- Reena

    Black eyed Susan, perennial- Donna B.

    Bleeding Heart, white fringed- Alice S.

    Calla Lily- Linda S.

    Cannas, Red- Bev K.

    Columbine, pink or yellow- Sue L.

    Creeping Phlox- Elena

    Delphinium, Blue- Betty M.

    Echinacea (coneflower), pink- Vicki

    Echinacea (coneflower), white- Kim J.

    Fescue- Judith L.

    Grasses, Ponytail or bamboo- Ann J.

    Grass, Sea Oats- Cathy P.

    Hens and Chicks- ML

    Hosta, blue- Debbie M.

    Hosta, large lime yellow- Estelle

    Hydrangea, Endless Summer- Carol

    Iris, dark purple- Colleen C.

    Lavender- Shirley M.

    Liatris- Maxine

    Liatris, white- Leah

    Lilac, dark purple- Diane R., Halyna

    Lungwort (Pulmonaria)- Mary Mc

    Magnolia Tree- Betty G.

    Nasturtium- Reena

    Poppy- Jessica M.

    Poppy, orange- Linda W.

    Purple Heart, houseplant (cuttings ok)- Roxanne V.

    Solomons Seal, Large- Tina

    Sedum cuttings, white with green edge, variegated- Elaine

    Globe Flower Trollius "Golden Queen."- Lindsay

    Weeping Cherry tree- Kathy C.

    Weigela- Patience

  • ElaineW
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hello swappers,
    No swap on the first Tuesday of July, (July 4th). Instead we are meeting on Thursday, July 6th at 6pm. See you then.

    Wish list for July 6, 2006 SWAP

    Astilbe, white- Sue L.
    Babys Breath, pink- Joanie
    Balloon Flower- Reena
    Bleeding Heart, white fringed- Alice S.
    Cannas, Red- Bev K.
    Celandine Poppy- Marlene
    Clematis- Kim G.
    Coleus- Sue D.
    Daylily, any but orange- Cathy P.
    Delphinium, Blue- Betty M.
    Echinacea (coneflower), white- Kim J.
    Echinacea. Pink- Linda S.
    Fescue- Judith L.
    Gaillardia, "Goblin"- Lindsay
    Grasses, Ponytail or bamboo- Ann J.
    Hollyhock, dark purple- Linda T.
    Hosta, large lime yellow- Estelle
    Hydrangea, Endless Summer- Carol
    Iris, dark purple- Colleen C.
    Knautia- Kathi F.
    Lavender- Shirley M.
    Liatris, white- Leah
    Lilac, dark purple- Diane R., Halyna
    Lupine- Stephanie
    Magnolia Tree- Betty G.
    Monkshood- Linda M.
    New England Aster- Chris D.
    Poppy- Jessica M.
    Poppy, orange- Linda W.
    Poppy, orange or red- Alison
    Solomons Seal, Large- Tina
    Water Hyacinth- Peggy
    Weeping Cherry tree- Kathy C.

  • ElaineW
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    See you next Tuesday!

    Wish list for July 18, 2006 SWAP

    Astilbe, purple- Colleen
    Babys Breath, pink- Joanie
    Balloon Flower- Reena, Linda V.
    Bee Balm, white- Sue L.
    Blackberry, Doyles Thornless- ML
    Bleeding Heart, white fringed- Alice S.
    Cannas, Red- Bev K.
    Daylily, any but orange- Cathy P.
    Delphinium, Blue- Denise B.
    Echinacea (coneflower), white- Kim J.
    Echinacea. Pink- Cheryl D.
    Gloriosa Daisy- Bev M.
    Grasses, Ponytail or bamboo- Ann J.
    Grass, Zebra- Jeannette
    Hollyhock, dark purple- Linda T.
    Hosta, Blue- Maura B.
    Hosta, large lime yellow- Estelle
    Hosta, Pauls Glory- Debbie M.
    Hydrangea, Endless Summer- Carol
    Iris, dark purple- Colleen C.
    Iris Dark purple bearded- Laura K.
    Jerusalem Artichoke- Joanne R.
    Knautia- Kathi F.
    Lavender- Shirley M.
    Liatris, white- Leah, Peggy L.
    Lilac, dark purple- Diane R., Halyna
    Magnolia Tree- Betty G
    Mandivilla vine, pink- Sheila V.
    New England Aster- Chris D.
    Phlox, tall- Mary T.
    Poppy- Jessica M.
    Poppy, orange- Linda W.
    Poppy, orange or red- Alison
    Solomons Seal, Large- Tina
    Weeping Cherry tree- Kathy C.

  • ElaineW
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    This is what we're wishing for next week! Elaine

    Wish list for August 1, 2006 SWAP

    Astilbe, dark pink- Laura K.
    Babys Breath, pink- Joanie
    Bee Balm, white- Sue L.
    Bee Balm, any color- Liz G.
    Delphinium, Blue- Denise B.
    Echinacea (coneflower), white- Kim J.
    Flowering Quince- Kathy C.
    Globe Thistle- Colleen, Carol S.
    Grass, Zebra- Jeannette
    Hollyhock, dark purple- Linda T.
    Hosta, large lime yellow- Estelle
    Hosta, Pauls Glory- Debbie M.
    Hydrangea, Endless Summer- Carol
    Iris Dark purple bearded- Laura K.
    Knautia- Kathi F.
    Lavender- Shirley M.
    Liatris, white- Leah, Peggy L.
    Lilac, dark purple- Diane R., Halyna
    Lobelia- red or blue- Bev M.
    Magnolia Tree- Betty G
    Mandivilla vine, pink- Sheila V.
    New England Aster- Chris D.
    Parrots Feather (aquatic plant)- Rocky
    Phlox, pink and white- Irene S.
    Poppy, orange- Linda W.
    Poppy, orange or red- Alison
    Salvia, perennial- Jess M.
    Solomons Seal, Large- Tina
    Zebra Grass- Kathryn

  • ElaineW
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Wish list for August 15, 2006 SWAP

    Astilbe, dark pink- Laura K.
    Astilbe, tall, late-blooming, any color but red- ML
    Babys Breath, pink- Joanie
    Butterfly bush- Cheryl D.
    Campanula- Sue L.
    Coral Bells (Heuchera)- Linda M.
    Coreopsis, any color- Joanne R.
    Daylily, red- Irene S.
    Delphinium, Blue- Denise B.
    Delphinium- Devi
    Echinacea (coneflower), white- Kim J.
    Flowering Quince- Kathy C.
    Globe Thistle- Carol S.
    Grass, Zebra- Jeannette
    Hollyhock, dark purple- Linda T.
    Hosta, large lime yellow- Estelle
    Hosta, Pauls Glory- Debbie M.
    Hydrangea, Endless Summer- Carol
    Iris Dark purple bearded- Laura K.
    Knautia- Kathi F.
    Lavender- Shirley M., Reena
    Liatris, white- Leah, Peggy L.
    Lilac, dark purple- Diane R., Halyna
    Lobelia- red or blue- Bev M.
    Magnolia Tree- Betty G
    Mandivilla vine, pink- Sheila V.
    New England Aster- Chris D.
    Parrots Feather (aquatic plant)- Rocky
    Poppy- Jessica M.
    Poppy, orange- Linda W.
    Poppy, orange or red- Alison
    Rhubarb- Ed
    Sea Holly- Elena
    Solomons Seal, Large- Tina
    Wisteria- Sue K.

  • ElaineW
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Wish list for Sept 5, 2006 SWAP

    Astilbe, dark pink- Laura K.
    Astilbe, tall, late-blooming, any color but red- ML
    Babys Breath, pink- Joanie
    Daylily, big flower, tall- Cathy P.
    Daylily, red- Sue L.
    Daylily, Stella Doro- Sue D.
    Delphinium, Blue- Denise B.
    Delphinium- Devi
    Flowering Quince- Kathy C.
    Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)- Colleen
    Hollyhock, dark purple- Linda T, Jean
    Hosta, large lime yellow- Estelle
    Hosta, Pauls Glory- Debbie M.
    Hydrangea, Endless Summer- Carol
    Hydrangea- Reena
    Iris Dark purple bearded- Laura K.
    Knautia- Kathi F.
    Lavender- Shirley M.
    Liatris, white- Leah, Peggy L.
    Lobelia- red or blue- Bev M.
    Magnolia Tree- Betty G
    Mandivilla vine, pink- Sheila V.
    New England Aster- Chris D.
    Poppy- Jessica M.
    Poppy, orange- Linda W.
    Poppy, orange or red- Alison
    Sea Holly- Tina A.
    Snowball Bush (Viburnam)- Halyna
    Umbrella plant with written instructions!- Joanne
    Turtlehead, pink (chelone)- Elaine
    Witch Hazel- Rocky
    Wisteria- Sue K.
    Zebra Grass- Irene S.

  • ElaineW
    Original Author
    17 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Here is the wish list for our last swap of this season. It really went by quickly. It was definitely the rainiest bunch of swaps we've ever had. The plants love it though and it really does show who the hard core gardeners are!
    If you'd like to bring an easy finger food to share with the others please do but don't feel like you have to. I know many of you come right from work.
    See you next Tuesday.
    Elaine

    Wish list for Sept 19, 2006 SWAP

    Astilbe, dark pink- Laura K.
    Babys Breath, pink- Joanie
    Butterfly Bush- Emily O.
    Cardinal Flower- Linda W.
    Chinese Lantern- Cathy P.
    Corydalis- Joanne R.
    Delphinium, Blue- Denise B.
    Delphinium- Devi
    Flowering Quince- Kathy C.
    Globe Thistle- Tina A.
    Hollyhock, dark purple- Linda T.
    Hosta, Frances Williams- ML
    Hosta, large lime yellow- Estelle
    Hosta, Pauls Glory- Debbie M.
    Hydrangea, Endless Summer- Carol
    Hydrangea- Reena
    Iris Dark purple bearded- Laura K.
    Knautia- Kathi F.
    Lavender- Shirley M.
    Liatris, white- Leah, Peggy L.
    Lobelia- red or blue- Bev M.
    Magnolia Tree- Betty G
    New England Aster- Chris D.
    Poppy- Jessica M.
    Poppy, orange or red- Alison, Colleen
    Snowball Bush (Viburnam)- Halyna
    Turtlehead, pink (chelone)- Sue L., Jean M.
    Witch Hazel- Rocky
    Wisteria- Sue K.
    Zebra Grass- Irene S., Jeannette