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| It's time to swap cucurbits! That means cucumbers, melons of all kinds, and summer squash! * You can join the swap until March 2. ALL seeds must reach me by March 9. I will mail out all the packages by March 18. * Label each seed packet with the year, source (commercial or garden), and your GW name. * Put at least 10 seeds in each packet. * Limit of 3 packets per variety and 30 total packets. The following common varieties will all be considered bonuses because they're widely available and not on anyone's wishlist: Marketmore 76 Cucumber, Hale's Best Cantaloupe, Crimson Sweet Watermelon (red), Sugar Baby Watermelon, Black Beauty Zucchini. You may get them back if no one wants them. I will also send back any seed mixes and any packets without specific variety names. For backyard gardeners, these crops take up too much space to not know what we're planting. * Send your seeds in a bubble envelope, which I will reuse. In the envelope, besides your seed packets, be sure to include 4 things: 1. A list of what you are sending, to ensure that you don't receive the same thing you sent. It will be helpful if your lists are organized by type (cuke, melon, squash). 2. A wishlist, or at least let me know what categories you are most interested in, 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. 3. A return address label. 4. Return postage: at least 5 stamps. The local post offices all consider bubble envelopes to be parcels, not envelopes. * Canadian GW members are welcome to join, as long as their seeds reach me by March 9 and they send US$ to cover return postage (Canadian stamps won't work here). * Send me an email to confirm joining. Include your mailing address, and the #1 cucumber, melon, or summer squash on your wishlist. I will be posting the #1 wishlist varieties on this thread. I will reply with my mailing address within 2 days. |
This post was edited by habitat_gardener on Sun, Feb 10, 13 at 3:45
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- Posted by socalgardengal 10/24 SoCal (My Page) on Sun, Feb 10, 13 at 16:53
| I'm in,sent email. Thank you for hosting :) |
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| may I join? |
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| Count me In:o) |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 0:23
| Wonderful! At least 4 people on the first day! Someone asked about winter squash. The Incredible Edibles Pumpkins, Winter Squash & Gourds swap is scheduled for October-November. Don't forget to send me an email, and make sure your email address is unblocked so that I can reply. |
This post was edited by habitat_gardener on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 0:31
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- Posted by eircsmith none (ericsmith8676@yahoo.com) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 5:36
| Hello "habitat_gardener". Thanks for the thread. Just Count me in. |
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- Posted by ngraysmith 7 NC (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 16:32
| Hi! I am new to seed swapping and also am starting a new garden at a new house. So, I don't have much to share (a few leftover seeds from last year). Not sure whether I should join or not. Thanks! Nicole |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Thu, Feb 14, 13 at 2:42
| Hoping for at least 10 participants...we're up to 6 so far. |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 15, 13 at 2:05
| Here are the #1 wishlist cucurbits so far. Zucchini Eight Ball |
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- Posted by socalgardengal 10/24 SoCal (My Page) on Sat, Feb 16, 13 at 15:01
| Sending mine in next week, just waiting on an order coming in :) |
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- Posted by skyblue52 z5OH (sbentz@webtv.net) on Mon, Feb 18, 13 at 10:19
| Hello I would like to join Susan |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 18, 13 at 15:31
| one more addition to the most-wanted list: Poona Kheera Cuke or any unusual Indian Cuke We have 8 people signed up so far. Let me know if you haven't received my email. socalgardengal |
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| Habitat gardener:D I have sent you couple e-mails and had no answer? wonder what happend.They should be under ItzyBitzy :-) |
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| ngraysmith, you need to make you email available for other to see/contact you,I have some extras veggies seeds that I can share with you,contact me if intrested.Itzel |
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| I would love to join! if not too late =) Thanks!! |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 22, 13 at 13:52
| Itzel, I sent you my address on Feb. 14, and sent it again just now. Check your spam folder, too! pinkiris, yes, you can stll join! I sent you my address. |
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| Just checked my email and nothing came through, even checked in spam. please resend, thank you =) |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 22, 13 at 16:34
| hmm, it seems the emails through gweb aren't getting through. I sent again directly to your email address. |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 25, 13 at 17:46
| I've started receiving packages! Two so far. And there's still time to join. borge99 Do you have a favorite recipe for cukes, melons, or summer squash? I had a terrific "spaghetti" at a community garden potluck that I didn't realize was all raw vegetables and herbs until I was told the noodles were spiralized summer squash! I had to try a second portion to be sure. It doesn't really feel like summer to me unless I'm picking cucumbers in my garden and eating them on the spot. |
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| I'm in. Sound awesome. |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Tue, Feb 26, 13 at 23:32
| Great! We now have 10 people (including me). And there are still 4 days to join. update... borge99 |
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| put mine in the mail today |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 2, 13 at 0:07
| One more day to join! update... borge99 -- mailed in |
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| Hi Habitat_gardener, I'll join too! -Julia |
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| Hi Habitat_gardener, I'll join too! -Julia |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 2, 13 at 23:09
| Last day to join! Here's who's participating. borge99 -- mailed in |
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| Dropped my envelope in the mail today! -julia |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 6, 13 at 1:58
| they're trickling in... borge99 -- received |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Thu, Mar 7, 13 at 19:28
| I've received some packets of pumpkin seeds. Who wants them? 5 received, 5 to go... borge99 -- received |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Fri, Mar 8, 13 at 23:06
| borge99 -- received eircsmith itzybitzy -- dropped out julia42 -- received mchill320 pinkiris -- mailed in scorpioangel -- received skyblue52 socalgardengal -- received tormato -- received +1 from another site -- received |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 12, 13 at 15:22
| Two people haven't checked in here or replied to direct emails, so I assume they've forgotten or dropped out. So the final count of participants including me is 9. A few people contributed some winter squash seeds. Please let me know if you're interested in receiving some of these. I can send or post a list in a day or so -- 20+ varieties. borge99 -- received |
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| I'd be interested in hearing what varieties they are. Thanks, |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 13, 13 at 18:47
| I've received all the packages! It turns out I have about 20 watermelon varieties (about a third hybrids), and only one person has requested any watermelon seeds. If anyone else would like watermelon seeds, let me know! Or if you want to add to your want list, please do. borge99 -- received |
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- Posted by socalgardengal 10/24 SoCal (My Page) on Wed, Mar 13, 13 at 19:09
| Ok twist my arm, I'll try a few watermelon. Do you have any that are small in size? And I'll try a few winter squash also. I have Turban and Buttercup already. Thank you :) |
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| I would love some watermelon both hybrid and non please =) thanks! |
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| I wouldn't mind some seedless watermelon seeds, if you have any of those. -Julia |
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- Posted by scorpioangel 9 (ohhmsa@gmail.com) on Thu, Mar 14, 13 at 14:31
| I created a sunny spot in the front - send any watermelon seeds my way. Thank you! |
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| sorry college is overwhelming me and i haven't sent in my seeds. I am dropping out. Sorry. |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 20, 13 at 13:30
| Update: Almost done! I'm planning to send out the envelopes on Thurs. or Sat. I spent some time splitting up some of the large seed packages, so expect a fat envelope! |
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| Any updates? -Julia |
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- Posted by habitat_gardener z9 CA/Sunset15 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 24, 13 at 0:24
| I mailed them all out today, Saturday! They should arrive sometime next week. |
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| Thanks! Looking forward to it! julia |
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| yippee! cant wait |
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| rec'd my seeds today. thank you so much to everyone involved |
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- Posted by socalgardengal 10/24 SoCal (My Page) on Mon, Mar 25, 13 at 16:14
| Thanks so very much! Today I received a wonderful variety of seeds to try out. Thank you for the beans Habitat! Appreciate everyones generosity! Happy Spring planting! |
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| Thank you so much! What a wonderful surprise in my mailbox today =) Very happy!! Happy Easter Happy Spring |
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| I got my seed package yesterday - thanks so much! I can't wait to try them! I have some soaking on my counter right now. Happy! |
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