Fall Swap Part Two
The first swap thread is over a hundred posts and getting pretty unwieldy, so IÂm starting a Part Two here to make it easier to follow as we get closer to the swap.
Swap will start at 12:30 on Saturday, September 8th at my home near 120th and Colorado Blvd. in Thornton (easy access from I25). I'll be sending the exact address, and directions to my house when we get closer to the swap so I can, hopefully, have everyone on the list and only have to send it out one time.
We'll start with the pot luck; then have the 4 demonstrations/talks on propagating from cuttings, daylilies, compost, and how to make a good container potting mix; and then do the actual swapping. Before we actually start picking plants, I plan to have everybody who brought plants briefly tell what they brought so it's easier to pick out what you wantÂlike we did at the Spring Swap. I thought that really helped!
I'd also like to ask everyone to be sure their plants are labeled one way or another. Either stick a tag in the pot, or staple a piece of paper with the name onto the pot, or just write the name of the plant on the pot with a china marker or crayon. It's too easy for people to get home and not remember what they have---especially for newbies, and even, sometimes, for us old timers! I'll have china markers available for anyone who hasn't marked their plants before they get here.
In addition to swapping plants, IÂm going to have an area for any and all garden-related, non-plant things anyone wants to get rid of, so if you have something, bring it along and we'll see if we can find a new home for it. It will be a great way to recycle some things you may not want anymore, that may be absolutely perfect for someone else. So any pots, flats/trays, tools/implements, sprinklers, garden art/decoration---anything at all---bring it along. IÂve also had a suggestion that we include BOOKS in the non-plant swap, so check to see if you have any books youÂd like to swap too. IÂm hoping to have a small separate table for books.
I do plan to have paper and pencils available for anyone who wants to make any notes either about the plants or during the demos.
For the pot luck, you can bring absolutely anything! Hot dishes, cold dishes, appetizers/finger foods, salads, sweetsÂanything you think others would enjoy! The oven and a microwave will be available for anyone who wants to heat their food after you get here, and I'm planning to have plenty of ice if we need some to keep something cold.
REMEMBER, nobody needs to have either any plants or any food to be welcome at the swap! There will be plenty of plants and food for everyone, and a lot of the reason for getting together is to swap gardening talk and friendshipÂso come regardless of how much you do or don't have to bring!
As of right now, I have 43 people listed who plan to/hope to come. This thing has gone WAY beyond my wildest dreams when I first posted! IÂve been communicating directly with a lot of fun people, and I know weÂre all going to have a great time.
Now, hereÂs the final list of the things I plan to have available at the swap!
15 Sedum ÂBlue CarpetÂ
4 Sedum kamtschaticum ÂVariegatumÂ
19 Sedum ÂAngelinaÂ
18 Sedum pachyclados
12 Sedum ÂTricolorÂ
15 Sedum ÂBlue Spruce (top, leftÂbest picture I have!)
20 Sedum hybridum  donÂt have a picture!
3-10 each of 6 different varieties of hen & chicks (2 left & bottom right shown in winter color!)
20 Delosperma ÂKelaidis Mesa Verde Iceplant
10 Geranium x cantabrigiense ÂBiokovoÂ
8 Geranium dalmaticum ÂCompact RoseÂ
4 Coreopsis auriculata ÂNanaÂ
4 Aquilegia chrysantha ÂDenver GoldÂ
6 Salvia officinalis, golden sage (IF they root)
12 Teucrium aroanium (IF they root)
13 Shasta daisy ÂBeckyÂ
10 Ajuga reptans ÂArboretum Giant  no good picture
2 Ajuga reptans ÂRoyalty  no good picture
5 Anemone sylvestris - spring blooming  no good picture
and 1 plain green hosta!
IÂll have seed too, but I donÂt have time to post them tonite!
See you all in a few weeks,
Skybird
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