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new: new acres edible swap

purpleacres
13 years ago

Howdee,

Back by popular demand!!!

It's time again for my annual Acres Edible Seed Swap. This will the 10th year I do this swap. Has it been 10 years wow gosh that's amazing. I enjoy it so much I hope to be able to do it for another 30 or 40 years. Ha Ha!! Last year around 45 people and over 1500 seed packages were involved and a lot of fun was had by all .

NOW THE RULES

All seeds must produce edibles. (veggie, herbs and fruit found in an edible garden). If you are unsure if its edible please ask.

All seeds must be clearly marked and packed correctly.

All seed packages should contain enough seed to try out that particular edible. (If you send in packs with 5 seeds in them you will received packs back with 5 seeds in then. I MAKE THIS SWAP FAIR!!!!)

You will receive at least the amount of packages you send in most likely more..

You must send a wish list if your except to receive certain seeds back.

You must attach the correct amount of postage to the self addressed stamped bubble mailer or address labels and stamps to get the mailer back to you.

You must send your full name on the mailer , mailing address, garden web name and email address on a card or added to your lists. This helps me a lot.

A list of seeds you sent is recommenced. This helps so you don�t get your own seeds back..

One person must not send in more than 3 copies of one certain seed.

One person must not send in more than 50 seed packages. Extras will be used as freebies.

all mailers are due at my house by January 31th. Packages will be filled in order of arrival.

All mailers will leave my house headed back to you by February 11th.

Sorry for all the rules it just makes a better and more organized swap and a lot easier if rules are involved. With only my self doing the swap as much information I can get is the best.

Acres

Please post here if interested and I will email you my postal address. Also please be sure your email is on your Garden web page so I can email you directly. So times there are issues with contacting through the site.

Comments (58)

  • roper2008
    13 years ago

    Sign me up.

  • bustani_mama
    13 years ago

    i think im understanding will have to pack something and get ready for it

  • purpleacres
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Got a few more sign ups. :)

    Acres Edible swap 2011

    1, Bustani_mama

    2, slo_garden

    3, p-piper

    4, Drippy

    5, Jshipway

    6, Flowergirl34

    7, Rain_grow

    8, Sorellina (Canada)

    9, Haymay

    10, Claylady

    11, Farmergirl2009

    12, Jillybean (local friend)

    13, Beautifuldahlias

    14, Roper2008

    15, Yorktown Patty

  • elliesfun
    13 years ago

    My package will be in the mail on Monday. Thanks for doing this swap again this year...I missed last years.

    Ellie

  • sassybutterfly_2008
    13 years ago

    I love this swap!! Count me in! :)

    ~Wendy / sassyb

  • jessewo
    13 years ago

    Always a great swap-count me in!

  • jodie74
    13 years ago

    I'd like to give this trade a try.... I've traded mostly flowers so far but now I would like to expand my vege garden this year as well!

  • purpleacres
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Acres Edible swap 2011

    1, Bustani_mama

    2, slo_garden

    3, p-piper

    4, Drippy

    5, Jshipway

    6, Flowergirl34

    7, Rain_grow

    8, Sorellina (Canada)

    9, Haymay

    10, Claylady

    11, Farmergirl2009

    12, Jillybean (local friend)

    13, Beautifuldahlias

    14, Roper2008

    15, Yorktown Patty

    16, Sassybutterfly_2008

    17, Jessew

    18 Jodie74

    Still plenty of time to sign up

    :)

    Also I will be doing my Tomato pepper swap as well and you are more than welcome to send your tom and pep seeds with this swap. That would save postage.

    Acres

  • booberry85
    13 years ago

    Count me in!

  • purpleacres
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Howdee

    Booberry85 makes 19 people in woo hoo almost to twenty :)

    Acres

  • wren1
    13 years ago

    hi id love to join in this sounds fun!Angela

  • margez
    13 years ago

    May I join?

    Marge

  • flowergirl34
    13 years ago

    Evening all!
    My bubblie is going out in the mail tomorrow.

    ACRES, thanks so much for hosting!!

    Hoping everyone is warm and dry on this cold night.
    vina

  • Bleedfoot
    13 years ago

    Sign me up please!!

  • margez
    13 years ago

    I have the seeds packaged up, now all I need is your address.

    This is a great idea, thanks for organizing the swap.

    Marge

  • purpleacres
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Marge,

    Garden Web is not allowing me to email you. Ooops Please email me directly or fix it so your email is on gardenweb.

    Purpleacres17@ aol.com

    :)

  • margez
    13 years ago

    sent you an email

  • Bleedfoot
    13 years ago

    Sent mine out this morning, after a bit of a postage scuffle at the post office :P

  • purpleacres
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Got a few mailers and a few more sign ups woo hoo. If any one has questions or have not received info please let me know. :)

    Acres Edible swap 2011

    1, Bustani_mama

    2, slo_garden

    3, p-piper

    4, Drippy

    5, Jshipway (got 50 pks plus extras)

    6, Flowergirl34

    7, Rain_grow

    8, Sorellina (Canada)

    9, Haymay

    10, Claylady

    11, Farmergirl2009 (GOT 50pks)

    12, Jillybean (local friend)

    13, Beautifuldahlias

    14, Roper2008

    15, Yorktown Patty (GOT 24 pks)

    16, Sassybutterfly_2008

    17, Jessew

    18 Jodie74

    19, Booberry85

    20, Wren1

    21, MargeZ

    22 Shmooey

    23 Hmacdona ( Canada)

  • slo_garden
    13 years ago

    My seeds went out in today's mail.

  • ray_151
    13 years ago

    Please count me in!

  • booberry85
    13 years ago

    Seeds are on the way! They're in the same package as the tomato & pepper swap. The swaps are in 2 separate ziplock baggies with notes explaining each.

    DC# 0303 1910 0001 4151 6094

  • margez
    13 years ago

    The seeds went out today. The few tomato seeds I had are with the other seeds for just this swap. I have a couple of orders out, so you may get a second, smaller packet later.

  • purpleacres
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Howdee

    Sorry for my lack of post the last few days. I have had a rough few days. So yeah I'm back and here to meet all your seed swapin' needs lol

    Acres Edible swap 2011

    1, Bustani_mama

    2, SLO_garden (GOT 50 pks)

    3, p-piper

    4, Drippy

    5, Jshipway (got 50 pks plus extras)

    6, Flowergirl34 (GOT 20 pks)

    7, Rain_grow

    8, Sorellina (Canada)

    9, Haymay (GOT 50 pks)

    10, Claylady

    11, Farmergirl2009 (GOT 50pks)

    12, Jillybean (local friend)

    13, Beautiful dahlias (GOT 14 pks)
    14, Roper2008

    15, Yorktown Patty (GOT 24 pks)

    16, Sassybutterfly_2008

    17, Jessew (GOT 24 pks)

    18 Jodie74

    19, Booberry85

    20, Wren1 (Got 44 pks)

    21, MargeZ

    22 Shmooey (GOT 21 pks)

    23 Hmacdona ( Canada)

    24, Bpmujr79

    25 Ray_151

    Wooo hoo we got 25 people now with 10 mailers received. Still plenty of time to sign up and send seeds :)

    Acres

  • greenthumbgrow
    13 years ago

    Hello Acres!

    This is one of my fav. swaps so count me in!
    I will be sorting/sending my seeds by the end of the week.

    Thanks for doing this one again. I could only image how your table looks with all those seeds on them. ;-0

    Tammy
    AKA - Greenthumbgrow

  • lisa831
    13 years ago

    Would like to sign up.

    Lisa

  • trini1trini
    13 years ago

    I'd like to sign up for this one.
    Trini-

  • skyblue52
    13 years ago

    Hello I would like to join. Skyblue52

  • rosieo
    13 years ago

    sign me up too please!

  • Margie Crawford
    13 years ago

    Please sign me up - thanks!

  • purpleacres
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Howdee

    I have been receiving mailers daily. Please check your name for info and seed count. Please let me know if something is wrong with count or what ever.

    30 people not counting my self. And I am putting in tons of seeds for this swap.

    Acres Edible swap 2011

    1, Bustani_mama

    2, SLO_garden GOT 50 pks

    3, p-piper

    4, Drippy

    5, Jshipway got 50 pks plus extras

    6, Flowergirl34 GOT 20 pks

    7, Rain_grow

    8, Sorellina (Canada) Got 40 pks

    9, Haymay GOT 50 pks

    10, Claylady

    11, Farmergirl2009 GOT 50pks

    12, Jillybean (local friend) GOT 35 pks

    13, Beautiful dahlias GOT 14 pks
    14, Roper2008

    15, Yorktown Patty GOT 24 pks

    16, Sassybutterfly_2008

    17, Jessew GOT 24 pks

    18 Jodie74

    19, Booberry85 GOT 36 pks

    20, Wren1 Got 44 pks

    21, MargeZ GOT 26 pks

    22 Shmooey GOT 21 pks

    23 Hmacdona ( Canada)

    24, Bpmujr79 GOT 35 pks

    25 Ray_151

    26 Greenthumbgrow

    27 Lisa 831

    28 Skyblue52

    29 Rosieo

    30, Onedaylily

  • tracy77
    13 years ago

    I would like to join.

    Tracy
    tracyann77@hotmail.com

  • fwbfig
    13 years ago

    Sign me up please.

  • purpleacres
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Acres Edible swap 2011

    1, Bustani_mama

    2, SLO_garden GOT 50 pks

    3, p-piper

    4, Drippy

    5, Jshipway got 50 pks plus extras

    6, Flowergirl34 GOT 20 pks

    7, Rain_grow

    8, Sorellina (Canada) Got 40 pks

    9, Haymay GOT 50 pks

    10, Claylady

    11, Farmergirl2009 GOT 50pks

    12, Jillybean (local friend) GOT 35 pks

    13, Beautiful dahlias GOT 14 pks
    14, Roper2008

    15, Yorktown Patty GOT 24 pks

    16, Sassybutterfly_2008

    17, Jessew GOT 24 pks

    18 Jodie74

    19, Booberry85 GOT 36 pks

    20, Wren1 Got 44 pks

    21, MargeZ GOT 26 pks

    22 Shmooey GOT 21 pks

    23 Hmacdona ( Canada)

    24, Bpmujr79 GOT 35 pks

    25 Ray_151 GOT 30 pks

    26 Greenthumbgrow

    27 Lisa 831
    28 Skyblue52

    29 Rosieo

    30, Onedaylily

    31, Tracy77

    32 Fwbfig

    Got a few more mailers and a few more sign ups. Also got a mailer from a Jackie in IN with 14 pks in regular envelope. No idea who that is. LOL

    Acres

  • Iris ( ranegrow ) z7 Maryland
    13 years ago

    Purpleacres,

    I sent my mailer yesterday ! It's great to see people still signing up ! they will be glad they joined ;-) I am looking forward to getting some new edible seeds to plant this spring ;-)

    Iris

  • drippy
    13 years ago

    Acres, I finally got mine off yesterday - hope it gets there in time!

  • jodie74
    13 years ago

    Mine went out in yesterday's mail too!

    Happy sorting!
    Jodie

  • sassybutterfly_2008
    13 years ago

    My package went out today!! :)

    ~Wendy

  • lisa831
    13 years ago

    My package is in the mail.

    Lisa

  • clay_lady
    13 years ago

    My seeds went to the post office Friday

  • purpleacres
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Howdee

    Sorry I have been awful frazzled with some very unfortunate news I have been cooping with as of late.

    I am slowly working away with seed packs and the mailers will certainly be back in the mail in no time. I will start a new thread when I ship the mailers.

    Acres Edible swap 2011

    1, Bustani_mama GOT 28 pks

    2, SLO_garden GOT 50 pks

    3, p-piper GOT 16 pks

    4, Drippy GOT 31 pks

    5, Jshipway got 50 pks plus extras

    6, Flowergirl34 GOT 20 pks

    7, Rain_grow

    8, Sorellina (Canada) Got 40 pks

    9, Haymay GOT 50 pks

    10, Claylady GOT 40 pks (Email me if you have question)

    11, Farmergirl2009 GOT 50pks

    12, Jillybean (local friend) GOT 35 pks

    13, Beautiful dahlias GOT 14 pks

    14, Roper2008

    15, Yorktown Patty GOT 24 pks

    16, Sassybutterfly_2008 GOT 50 pks

    17, Jessew GOT 24 pks

    18 Jodie74 GOT 20 pks

    19, Booberry85 GOT 36 pks

    20, Wren1 Got 44 pks

    21, MargeZ GOT 48 pks (both mailers)

    22 Shmooey GOT 21 pks

    23 Hmacdona ( Canada) Got 50 pks

    24, Bpmujr79 GOT 35 pks

    25 Ray_151 GOT 30 pks

    26 Greenthumbgrow

    27 Lisa 831 GOT 31 pks

    28 Skyblue52 GOT 50 pks

    29 Rosieo

    30, Onedaylily GOT 17 pks

    31, Tracy77 GOT 8 pks

    32 Fwbfig

    33, Trini1 13 pks

    Got seeds from a Jackie in IN no idea who you are lol but I got your seeds. 14 pks. LOL

  • Iris ( ranegrow ) z7 Maryland
    13 years ago

    Glad I put DC on the mailer otherwise I would be worried that it is taking so long ... there was a new postal worker at the counter when I mailed it, she wasn't sure what she was doing ... but it looks like you should get it today or tomorrow Purpleacres, hope everything is okay and all that "seed therapy" you are getting makes you feel better, I know it does wonders for me when things are bothering me , especially now .

    Iris

    Label/Receipt Number: 0310 2640 0002 0659 4655
    Expected Delivery Date: February 1, 2011
    Class: Package Services
    Service(s): Delivery Confirmation�
    Status: Processed through Sort Facility

    Your item was processed through and left our RICHMOND, CA 94804 facility on January 30, 2011 at 10:34 am. The item is currently in transit to the destination. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.

    Detailed Results:

    Processed through Sort Facility, January 30, 2011, 10:34 am, RICHMOND, CA 94804
    Processed through Sort Facility, January 26, 2011, 11:21 am, GREENSBORO, NC 27495
    Acceptance, January 25, 2011, 1:16 pm, HOLLYWOOD, MD 20636

  • booberry85
    13 years ago

    Purpleacres,sorry to hear your having difficulties. Hope things clear up for you.

    Becky

  • drippy
    13 years ago

    Take care of yourself, Purpleacres, and take your time. Very few edibles need to be started right now; even here in AL we won't be starting cool weather veggies for at least a few weeks yet.

  • margez
    13 years ago

    Purpleacres, I doubt that anyone involved in this swap will care if it takes you a few extra days to send the seeds back to us. Everyone has unexpected things come up in their lives that require attention. Just do what you need to do and let the seeds wait.

  • jodie74
    13 years ago

    Ditto what drippy & margez said!

    No worries....

  • sassybutterfly_2008
    13 years ago

    Double ditto here! You take care of yourself!!

    ~Wendy

  • drippy
    13 years ago

    Hi, folks - Purpleacres asked me to post, as she is having trouble with her computer. She is working on both her swaps. She hopes to have the AcresEdibles swap returns in the mail next week, with a target date of before the 14th of February. If she is unable to get her computer issues solved, I'll keep you posted as she gets in touch with me.

  • purpleacres
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    howdee

    I did not fall off the edge of the world and this swap is right on shedule despit my best friend's passing and my computer exploding. I am on a brand new lap top. I have no forms from this swap or any other info email and what not.

    I have recieved 28 mailers for this swap and will have then in the mail by the 11th like stated above :). I will also start a new post stating the swap is out.

    I can not thank Drippy enough for her help reguarding this swap and her posting when I was un able too.

    Back to the seeds

    Acres

  • booberry85
    13 years ago

    Acres,

    I'm so terribly sorry to hear of your friend's passing. I hope time can ease the pain.

    Computers are a necessary evil. Mine at work crashed two weeks ago. I had to have the thing gutted. It's still not everything it should be.

    Hang in there. You still have lots of friends here.

    Becky

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