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NEW: 4th Annual I.E. Pick-A-Peck of Peppers Swap

highalttransplant
11 years ago

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It's that time again!!! Welcome to the 4th Annual Incredible Edibles Pick-A-Peck of Peppers seed swap!

So here are the rules (every swap's gotta have them):

* No deadline on signing up, but ALL seeds must reach me no later than February 8th. I will do my very best to have them back out by February 15th. That's almost three weeks earlier than last year!

* Seed packets should be labeled as commercial, or harvested/hand collected.

* Seed packets should have minimum 12 - 15 seeds per packet.

* Limit of packets per variety = 3. If you send in more than 3 of a variety, the rest will be considered extras.
This will increase the variety in the swap. More variety sent in = more variety received back : ) If you have something very rare, or in high demand, contact me privately, and I may wave the 3 pack limit for that item.

*** This being my fourth year to host, I am still tweaking the rules a bit. Due to having way too many of certain varieties in the past, I've created a list of peppers that will NOT be accepted in this swap. It doesn't mean there is anything wrong with them, but they are very common varieties, that are available at any Walmart or Lowe's, so therefore, not on anyone's wishlist. If you send these in, I will return them to you.

Jalapenos
Cayennes
Habaneros
Cherry Peppers
Big Jim
Sweet Banana
Corno di Toro
Hungarian Wax
Hot Lemon/Lemon Drop
California Wonder, or any Unnamed Bell Peppers (very few people had Bells on their wishlists at all)
Seed Mixes of any kind

If you have a rare, named variety of one of the items on this list, email me, and I may make an exception.

*** NEWBIE RULE. Anyone just getting started is welcome to join the swap, just post that you are new to growing peppers and only have common seeds to share. Newbies will just send in the bubble mailer, with a return address label, and plenty of stamps and little seed baggies, along with a wishlist, but NO SEEDS. Between donations and my own stash, you should get a nice variety back.

* Limit of total packs = 40. I've lowered it from 50. In previous years I had a couple of folks send in 50 different varieties. Do you know how hard it was to come up with 50 varieties OTHER than the ones they sent in?

* Please put your GW name on the seed packet. This will ensure that you don't receive your own seeds back.

* Include a list of what you are sending in. This will also ensure that you don't receive the same thing you sent in.

* Please include a wishlist, or at least me know if you prefer Sweet/Mild, Hot, Superhot, or a Mix, so that I can send you things you will enjoy, even if I don't have items specifically from your wishlist. You may also indicate if you prefer OP/Heirloom types, or Hybrids. I can't guarantee what you will get back, since it is dependent on what others send in, but I will do my best.

* Commercial seeds should have an expiration date of '12 or '13. If hand collected, they should have been harvested in '11 or '12. Please put this information on the seed packet.

* Canadian GW members are welcome to join, as long as their seeds reach me by the deadline. Be aware that it can take up to two weeks, since the envelope has to make it through customs. Canadians are unable to post on the Round Robin forum, so you will need to email me to sign up.

* And last but not least, please include a return address label, and enough postage, for the return trip. If you are sending cash, please send in at least as much as it cost to get the envelope to me. Also, if you want me to send your package with a delivery confirmation, you need to send enough $ to cover it.

* I will email you privately with my mailing address once you have posted here to sign up for this swap. You must make sure that your GardenWeb profile has your email address listed, and it's visible to other members, so I can contact you.

I apologize if that sounds like a lot of rules, but this will keep the swap fair and fun for everyone.

Let me know if I've forgotten anything.

Your hostess,
Bonnie

Comments (117)

  • Crazymtn
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Please sign me up as a newbee. Thanks

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Crazymtn, you have mail : )

    Okay, since the deadline for seeds to arrive is this coming Friday, I will close off sign ups at the end of this weekend. So anyone lurking about, trying to decide whether or not to join in ... no more procrastinating!

    I received a few more envelopes yesterday, and edited the list posted on Monday to reflect the new arrivals.

    Hope everyone has a great weekend!

  • barefootgardner12
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I mailed my envelope yesterday.

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I received a few more envelopes today.


    *** If there is a J.Morris from FL signed up on this forum you need to message me as soon as possible. ***

    Updated List:

    Lorabell (Received)
    Sandysgardens (Received)
    Julia42 (Received)
    Borge99
    Kevinitis - (Received)
    keltickreek (Received))
    Shechar
    Pinkiris (Received)
    Spacetogrow (Received)
    Naturegirl2007 (Received)
    Maple_grove (Received)
    LeafEricson (Received)
    Fanatic79
    Scorpion_john (Received)
    Violetisme
    Tinley244 (Received)
    Coolbythecoast (Received)
    Skyblue52 (Received)
    Barefootgardner12
    Suburbangreen (Received)

    List of Newbies:

    Socalgardengal (Received)
    Rollinrockell
    Amiahjordan0 (Received)
    Kwolfe0 (Received)
    Foodeefish (Received)
    Elvimiller
    Chefconnie (Received)
    Thismembername
    Toucan
    Illinoisdoglover
    Moonfire (Received)
    MariaTR
    Inthe305
    Pique
    Nak10
    Churnoble (Received)
    Scotty66
    Mswiggi
    Seedkeeper
    Growsy
    Divina3315 (Received)

    If you haven't mailed your envelope yet, you do NOT need to mail a bubble envelope inside another bubble envelope!!! I will reuse the one you send everything in.

    Thanks!

  • dm_kelly
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I'm just getting back into gardening after a long absence so I guess my lack of a seed collection makes me a newbie. I would love to participate in your seed exchange if it isn't too late!

  • dm_kelly
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I'm just getting back into gardening after a long absence so I guess my lack of a seed collection makes me a newbie. I would love to participate in your seed exchange if it isn't too late!

  • helenb1949
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    never grew peppers before, but would love to try. Can I still mail SASE?

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Dmkelly and HelenB1949, I have sent you both an email.

    This swap is now officially closed. The deadline for your package to arrive is Friday, February 8th.

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I received 7 envelopes today!

    *** If there is a J.Morris from FL signed up on this forum you need to message me as soon as possible. I have no idea who you are!***

    Final List of GW Participants:

    Lorabell (Received)
    Sandysgardens (Received)
    Julia42 (Received)
    Borge99
    Kevinitis - (Received)
    keltickreek (Received))
    Shechar
    Pinkiris (Received)
    Spacetogrow (Received)
    Naturegirl2007 (Received)
    Maple_grove (Received)
    LeafEricson (Received)
    Fanatic79 (Received)
    Scorpion_john (Received)
    Violetisme - Dropped out
    Tinley244 (Received)
    Coolbythecoast (Received)
    Skyblue52 (Received)
    Barefootgardner12 (Received)
    Suburbangreen (Received)
    Peppermeister1

    List of Newbies:

    Socalgardengal (Received)
    Rollinrockell (Received)
    Amiahjordan0 (Received)
    Kwolfe0 (Received)
    Foodeefish (Received)
    Elvimiller
    Chefconnie (Received)
    Thismembername (Received)
    Toucan
    Illinoisdoglover
    Moonfire (Received)
    MariaTR
    Inthe305
    Pique
    Nak10 (Received)
    Churnoble (Received)
    Scotty66
    Mswiggi
    Seedkeeper (Received)
    Growsy
    Divina3315 (Received)
    Dmkelly
    HelenB1949
    MissyGA64 (Received)
    Lesuko

    *** If you haven't mailed your envelope yet, you do NOT need to mail a bubble envelope inside another bubble envelope!!! I will reuse the one you send everything in.

    *** Newbies that do NOT send in a bubble envelope, or do NOT send in any return postage will go to the back of the line so to speak. I will fill ALL other envelopes first. It's just not fair to those that actually followed the directions.

    Thanks!

    This post was edited by highalttransplant on Tue, Feb 5, 13 at 23:26

  • seedkeeper
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi this is j Morris. Aka seedkeeper. Just saw the message.

  • seedkeeper
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi this is j Morris. Aka seedkeeper. Just saw the message.

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks for letting me know! You have mail.

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Only received 1 envelope today. There is just one envelope from this forum and three from the other site that haven't arrived yet. The rest are newbies, and I don't really have to wait on them, since they won't have any seeds in them anyway.

    I have a fairly busy schedule this weekend, so I may not make a lot of progress on sorting until Monday, but I will hit it hard then.

    Final List of GW Participants:

    Lorabell (Received)
    Sandysgardens (Received)
    Julia42 (Received)
    Borge99 - Dropped Out
    Kevinitis - (Received)
    keltickreek (Received))
    Shechar - Dropped Out
    Pinkiris (Received)
    Spacetogrow (Received)
    Naturegirl2007 (Received)
    Maple_grove (Received)
    LeafEricson (Received)
    Fanatic79 (Received)
    Scorpion_john (Received)
    Violetisme - Dropped out
    Tinley244 (Received)
    Coolbythecoast (Received)
    Skyblue52 (Received)
    Barefootgardner12 (Received)
    Suburbangreen (Received)
    Peppermeister1 (Received)

    List of Newbies:

    Socalgardengal (Received)
    Rollinrockell (Received)
    Amiahjordan0 (Received)
    Kwolfe0 (Received)
    Foodeefish (Received)
    Elvimiller
    Chefconnie (Received)
    Thismembername (Received)
    Toucan (Received)
    Illinoisdoglover
    Moonfire (Received)
    MariaTR
    Inthe305
    Pique
    Nak10 (Received)
    Churnoble (Received)
    Scotty66
    Mswiggi
    Seedkeeper (Received)
    Growsy
    Divina3315 (Received)
    Dmkelly (Received)
    HelenB1949
    MissyGA64 (Received)
    Lesuko (Received)
    Crazymtn (Received)

    If you don't see received next to your name, please let me know if your package is on its way.

    Thanks,
    Bonnie

    This post was edited by highalttransplant on Fri, Feb 8, 13 at 18:38

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Okay, I thought I would give a little update, so everyone would know how things are coming along.

    I have received all the seed packages. There are a couple of newbie envelopes still out, but I am busy sorting (on a spreadsheet). Some lists are already complete, and just need to be physically sorted and packaged up. Those participants whose packages had the maximum amount of packets inside, will take a little longer, since it's harder to find things that you don't already have. I had hoped to have everything mailed back out by the end of the week, but I can see now that wasn't realistic. I didn't take into account Valentine's Day, and my two little ones have class parties that I have to prepare for and attend.

    What I will probably do is send the envelopes back out in small batches. As I have envelopes ready, I will post a list of whose went out.

    Oh, and I did place a couple of small seed orders for some frequently requested items, so there are a few envelopes that I won't be able to complete until the orders get here, which should be by the end of the week.

    So just know that I haven't fled the country with your seeds, LOL! And I am chipping away at the sorting every chance I get.

    I appreciate everyone's patience, and hope it will be worth the wait!

    Your hostess,
    Bonnie

    This post was edited by highalttransplant on Tue, Feb 12, 13 at 22:15

  • MoonFire
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Just saying hi Bonnie :) ...no rush necessary tho i am excited about it and can't wait to see what kind of peppers are out there lol...hope things are going well and thanks again for including newbies like me in this swap...it's appreciated big time...hope things are going well, Dianne

  • elvimiller
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks for the update Bonnie :)

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Mailed out four packages, two to GW participants, and two to folks on the other website.

    Now that I've got everything organized, things should move faster. The first couple of envelopes always seem to take the longest. I'll have more ready to go out in the morning, and will post the names once they are on the way.

    Please post on the swap thread to let me know that when your package arrives.

    Here are the ones that went out today:

    Sandysgardens - Mailed
    Julia42 - Mailed

  • MariaTR
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Bonnie
    Though my name is on the list I have not received your e-mail as to what to send or where to send.
    Kindly advise mts424@yahoo.com
    Thank you I know there's a lot going on.

  • julia42
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I will be anxiously awaiting the mail for the next few days. Can't wait for the seeds - thanks Bonnie!

    Julia

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Maria, I emailed you the information on Friday, January 25th through GardenWeb, and resent it again on January 27th. I will send this one directly rather than go through GardenWeb.. Please let me know right away this time, if you don't receive it.

    Thanks,
    Bonnie

    This post was edited by highalttransplant on Wed, Feb 20, 13 at 16:48

  • MariaTR
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Just received it.
    Please let me know what to send and where.
    Thank you so much.

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    The email has my mailing address in it, as well as the information on what to include.

  • sandysgardens
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Greetings Bonnie -

    Knowing that an envy of pepper seed packets is on it's way makes this chilly winter morning a GOOD morning. I'm excited to be a part of this GREAT Swap and I know I'm going to enjoy growing peppers from seeds that so many people have graciously shared.

    Hmmm - I wonder how fast that big bird in the sky can fly to get me them seeds!

    Thanks again Bonnie for hosting and I'll let you know when the seeds get here.

    Sandy

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Sandy, you are a BIG part of making this a GREAT swap this year!!! Lots of folks will be benefiting from your generosity. So, thank you very much, and I hope you will be pleased with what you receive back!

    Sent one envelope out today, but it was for the other website. I have one ready to mail in the morning, and hope to get a couple more done tonight. However, my oldest son starts high school next year, and I have to take him to registration tonight, so not sure how long that will take, or how much time I'll have to work on the swap afterwards.

    Lorabell/Laura - Ready to mail

    UPDATE:

    Well, I managed to get one more packaged done this evening, and the lucky person is ...

    Naturegirl2007 - Ready to mail

    I'll stop by the post office on my way to work and get those in the mail. I am off on Friday, so I should be able to knock quite a few out then.

    This post was edited by highalttransplant on Thu, Feb 21, 13 at 1:10

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I've gotten three more packages done this afternoon, and am hoping to keep working on the swap this evening. My oldest son had a youth group event to go to tonight, but this time the hubby is taking him instead of me. Anyone else find that their kids schedules are way busier than ours were at their age? Not sure which one is more exhausting, the whole diapers/up-half-the-night stage, or the activities director/taxi driver stage of parenthood!!!

    Okay, back to the swap.

    Maple_grove - Ready to mail
    Peppermeister1 - Ready to mail
    Pinkiris - Ready to mail

    I'll update this post before going to the post office in the morning.

    Have a great evening!

  • spacetogrow
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Just don't stay up half the night changing pepper seed packs!

    Waiting a few more days won't kill me.

  • sandysgardens
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Bonnie - I received the BEST PEPPER envelope ever in the mail on Thursday and I'm now in BIG trouble with myself. You completely out-did yourself with my envy, causing me to have to start a LOT more peppers this weekend on top of what I've already started. I guess I don't have to start more, but I sure want to and most likely will; and I'll have a good supply to get me going next season!

    A BIG thanks to everyone who sent seeds in and a BIG thanks to Bonnie for putting this all together.

    Sandy

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Sandy, glad to hear that your package has arrived, and that you are pleased with what you received back! It's a big relief to see that first package complete the circle. Of course, it will be an even bigger relief when the final package reaches it's destination!

    Okay, headed to the post office. In addition to the three listed above, I also have:

    Spacetogrow - Ready to mail
    Suburbangreen - Ready to mail

    Plus, a couple of envelopes for participants from the other website.

    I'll work on some more later, but my brain hurts, LOL, and I need a small break.

    Have a great day!

  • julia42
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Bonnie - I got my seeds today! What a great selection - I can't believe how many items on my wish list you filled! And now I get to sit and do some fun research to learn about all the other varieties too! I have a feeling I'm going to be looking for a lot of new pepper spots in my yard this year.

    Thanks so much for hosting such a great swap! I can't wait to get some of these going...

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    You're very welcome, Jullia! I am so glad that you are pleased with what you received back!

    I worked on the swap all afternoon, and only have 5 packages ready to mail. Grrrr!!! The good news is that was the last of the big envelopes, folks that sent in close to the maximum. The rest of them only have a dozen or less packets to swap, so they shouldn't take as much time. Plus, they are already swapped on the spreadsheet, so I am hoping it will move pretty quickly from here on out.

    Missed the post office hours for today, so the following will go out first thing Monday:

    Tinley244 - Ready to mail
    Coolbythecoast - Ready to mail
    Fanatic79 - Ready to mail
    Barefootgardner12 - Ready to mail

    Plus one for the other site.

    Need to make a grocery run tomorrow before I have a mutiny on my hands, LOL, but if I get a chance to do any envelopes I'll update the list..

  • naturegirl_2007 5B SW Michigan
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Fantastic selection of seeds in the package I received today. Thanks everyone and thanks to highalttransplant for making it all work. I couldn't even begin to imagine making the spreadsheet you enclosed with mine! It is going to be especially fun to grow some varieties that I'll associate with names I've seen here through the years. And many will proudly be grown in our front yard. I'll be replacing the annual flower planting with ornamental peppers!

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Naturegirl, glad you received your package and are happy with the selection! I'd love to see a picture of your ornamental pepper bed later in the season!!!

    Life has been extremely hectic for my family the past couple of weeks, so I really appreciate everyone's patience with me. This is the first year since I started hosting this swap, that I was also working, so I should have allowed more time between when the seeds arrived and when I promised to have them back out. I am doing my very best, and have quite a few ready to go out in the morning. There are a couple more that I'd like to finish tonight, but I still have to finish cooking dinner and get the kids bathed, so not sure if I can get to them or not.

    Here is the list of the packages going out in tomorrow's mail:

    Keltickreek
    Churnoble
    Skyblue52
    Davina3315
    Toucan
    Amiahjordan
    Chefconnie
    Plus a couple from the other forum.

    I'll update this post later if I get any more done. Please be sure to let me know when your package arrives.

    Thanks!
    Bonnie

    UPDATE:

    Got two more ready to go:
    Scorpion John
    LeafEricson

    That is pretty much the last of the participants that sent seeds in. The rest is newbies.

    Won't have time to work on those tomorrow, but will try to wrap them up by the end of the week.

    This post was edited by highalttransplant on Wed, Feb 27, 13 at 2:20

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Worked on the swap all afternoon, and made it to the post office 10 minutes before they closed.

    Here's whose packages went out today:

    Socalgardengal
    Kwolfe0
    Dmkelly
    Growsy
    HelenB1949
    Lesuko

    Plus 3 from THP

    There are a whole lot of envelopes that have been sent out, and I just want to be sure they all arrive safely.

    Please post here when you receive your package.

    Thanks,
    Bonnie

  • socalgardengal
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Yahoooo lol, can't tell I'm excited! Thank you for all of your hard work Bonnie :) I will let you know when I receive them. Thank you everyone who shared seeds, I appreciate your generosity!

  • spacetogrow
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I got your package. Great fun researching the ones I hadn't heard of. Tomorrow is time to sow the ones from my wish list.

    Thank you, Bonnie, for organizing and all the work, and thanks to all those who sent in wonderful seeds.

  • chefconnie
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I am completely overwhelmed!! Thank you so much, I had no idea there were so many pepper plants I had no clue about. I want to start seeds today but I have to research first. I think I will have the biggest pepper patch in my county!!

    Thanks so much.
    Connie

  • amiahjordan0
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Received my WONDERFUL assortment of pepper seeds today! I am so blown away at what you sent me...not to mention all the work you've put into this exchange! Thank you Bonnie!!! YOU ROCK!!!!

  • barefootgardner12
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I received my seeds! Thank you so much for the great variety of seeds! I can't wait to try them. Thanks again!

  • barefootgardner12
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I received my seeds! Thank you so much for the great variety of seeds! I can't wait to try them. Thanks again!

  • growsy
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    got my package today - THANK YOU!!! Bonnie, you've done an amazing job coordinating this & thank you to everyone for your generosity! This is wonderful - I can't wait to try all of these peppers. I will now have to haunt the pepper forum to learn everything I need to grow them well. This made my day! Awesome!!

  • socalgardengal
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    A great big THANK YOU to you all! I received my package today, time to research. Thank you Bonnie for your hard work! Your selections are perfect :)

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Glad to hear that everyone is happy with what they received back!

    I am down to the LAST THREE ENVELOPES!!! I have 10 ready to mail this morning:


    Rollinrockell
    Foodeefish
    Elvimiller
    Thismembername
    Moonfire
    Nak10
    MissyGA64
    Trickfox

    Plus the last couple packages from THP folks.

    It is such a relief to be winding down the swap. I love being able to fulfill wishes! Makes me feel a bit like Santa Claus, LOL, but I am ready to focus on getting the garden ready for planting. Well, as soon as it warms up a bit. Right now, it's 16 degrees outside. It's supposed to reach 50 by the weekend though. Come on spring!!!

    Thank you, EVERYONE, for participating in the Pick-A-Peck of Peppers swap!

    Your hostess,
    Bonnie

  • kwolfe0
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi! I am in receipt of the wonderful package you sent -- probably a few days late, since I just got back in from being out of state since early last week. In any case, they are here and I'm extremely pleased with what was sent. Thank you so much for arranging this and for being open to folks with limited ability to contribute like myself.

  • dm_kelly
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    My package is here and what a great selection!!! I'm going to have to add on to my garden space. Thank you so much for all the time you put into this!!

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    In tomorrow's mail:


    Kevinitis
    Crazymtn
    Seedkeeper

    ... and that is the last of the envelopes!!!

    Remember to post when your seeds arrive!

    Thanks,
    Bonnie

  • pinkiris
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Many thanks Bonnie! I had the best surprise in my mailbox today =) Thank you so much!

  • highalttransplant
    Original Author
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Yay!!! That is a BIG relief, Jayeanne! I was stalling on sending you the tracking #, because I kind of wanted its arrival to be a surprise. A happy one this time : )

  • kevinitis
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Seeds recieved! Thanks all and Thanks Bonnie!

  • skyblue52
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Wow love the the pepper package. You did a great job.Thank you

  • MoonFire
    11 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Bonnie thanks so much for all my pepper seeds...you chose such great choices for me!!! :)...appreciate your time and work on this and thanks for including pepper newbies like me :)