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white elephant seed swap

Ann
14 years ago

Since finishing my winter sowing, I find I have lots of seeds that did not get used and I'm sure that there are others who have leftover seeds, what I'm calling "White Elephants". I'd love to swap them for other people's extras.

Anyone want to join in? You may send up to 2 packs of any kind of seed, as long as they have your GW name, the plant name (botanical names preferred) and varietal name if known or a description. Let's keep the age of the seeds down to collected in 2008 and 2009, unless you'd like to throw them in as extras.

Post here by April 1st and I will email you with further details.

Thanks, Ann

Comments (38)

  • lindaruzicka
    14 years ago

    hmmm...I'm definately considering ....

  • Ann
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Let's get this rolling. So far Linda's the only one who has signed up. I know there are lurkers out there - come and swap!

  • lindaruzicka
    14 years ago

    c'mon people, I have seeds that need a home!..."L"

  • poisondartfrog
    14 years ago

    If this goes, I will join.

  • flowergirl34
    14 years ago

    Hi! I would like to join. Just let me know what I need to do...:0)vina

  • seedeater
    14 years ago

    Me too.

  • jaynine
    14 years ago

    I'm thinking about it.....what would the mail date be??

  • Ann
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    So far I've got:

    Lindaruzicka
    Poisondartfrog
    Flowergirl34
    Seedeater

    On the fence:
    Jaynine

    Cmon and join us, you have a few more days to sign up.

  • flowergirl34
    14 years ago

    Hi all!
    Big BUMP! :0)
    vina

  • caandahl
    14 years ago

    Hi,
    I am new to this...
    But that sounds fun,do we all just send random seeds to each other?(with the names on the envelope of course)

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    14 years ago

    Count me in please!!
    later...April

  • Ann
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Now we're up to 7 with Jaynine on the fence:

    Lindaruzicka
    Poisondartfrog
    Flowergirl34
    Seedeater
    Kmpsmom
    Caandahl
    Dirt_Under_My_Nails

    Surely there are more lurkers out there who would like to join in...

  • suzanne_719
    14 years ago

    I would love to join...please let me know the details!

    Thanks, Suzanne

  • Ann
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Here's the list of who's on board for this swap so far:

    Lindaruzicka
    Poisondartfrog
    Flowergirl34
    Seedeater
    Kmpsmom
    Caandahl
    Dirt_Under_My_Nails
    Suzanne_719

    Still space for more, so cmon in!

  • ten_steps_ahead
    14 years ago

    Sign me up please!

  • missmshell
    14 years ago

    Me too! always have lots of leftovers.

  • Ann
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Goodie, more suckers, I mean seed lovers (LOL!). We're up to 10 participants now, which hopefully means more variety in the seeds in the swap. Anyone else out there want to sign up before the April 1st cut-off?

    Our list of GW members so far:

    Lindaruzicka
    Poisondartfrog
    Flowergirl34
    Seedeater
    Kmpsmom
    Caandahl
    Dirt_Under_My_Nails
    Suzanne_719
    Ten_steps_ahead
    Missmshell

  • dorisl
    14 years ago

    Id like to join!

    D

  • Ann
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    We're up to 11 participants now, not counting Jaynine who's still on the fence.

    In going through my own seed stash, I've already got at least 100 packs of seeds to throw into this RR. I'm sure that there are lots of people in a similar situation.

    All requests to join should be in by April 1st - with seeds being mailed by April 15th. I don't think I need to say this, but just in case, please make sure that you put enough postage on the envelope. Also, please make sure that you are using a bubble envelope to protect the seeds.

  • Ann
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Last chance to sign up for the White Elephant Seed Swap. Please post by the end of the day tomorrow (April 1st) if you're interested. I will be emailing all who sign up with my address and other details. Don't get left out!

    Happy gardening, Ann

  • flowergirl34
    14 years ago

    Hi Ann! I started going through my seeds as well and I have over 30 in the bubbler already...where in the world did they all come from???? :0) I think I have garden gnomes at work in my seeds drawer :0)
    vina

  • Ann
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Let's try to find at least one more person to make an even dozen. Any other lurkers out there that need seeds and want to swap? You have until the end of the say to sign up - so C'mon on!

  • Ann
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Please note that the sign-up is now closed. I will email all who posted with further details. Let's hope for a successful White Elephant swap!

  • flowergirl34
    14 years ago

    Hi Ann! Putting the finishing touches on my bubbler and should be mailing out to you on Tuesday.
    Thanks so much!
    vina

  • lindaruzicka
    14 years ago

    okay, got everything together..finally..and popping it in the mail today!

  • missmshell
    14 years ago

    My package went out first thing yesterday : )

  • suzanne_719
    14 years ago

    Mine will go out in tomorrow's mail. Thanks so much!

  • lindaruzicka
    14 years ago

    mine is gone! Mailed it personally at the post office today...

  • Ann
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Just a quick message to all who signed up - Caandahl, Seedeater and TenStepsAhead - I never received seeds from you or a response. All others, I am mailing out seeds to you today. Hopefully you'll get them the beginning of the week. Those envies are full! Enjoy them and I hope they grow well! We'll do another swap later in the year when I have more seeds to trade. Cheers, Ann

  • flowergirl34
    14 years ago

    Thanks Ann!! I am so excited about my bubbler!!! Just like Christmas!! :0) vina

  • flowergirl34
    14 years ago

    My Bubbler arrived today!! So many wonderful seeds!!
    Thank you Ann for the swap and all the work! I had fun!!
    vina

  • Ann
    Original Author
    14 years ago

    Thanks to everyone who sent in seeds - hopefully by today or tomorrow everyone should have their seeds. Let's do this again soon!

  • suzanne_719
    14 years ago

    Wow, I just received my package and this is better than Christmas! Thanks so much! Can you tell I'm excited? lol! I'm off to research all my new varieties of seeds now. Let's do this again sometime!

  • dorisl
    14 years ago

    Holy cow! That's alot of seeds!! ROFL! Anne! Thank you so much!
    there's FOODS and FLOWERS!!!

    Noithing better than a bubble full of seeds!

    Huggies!
    Doris

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    13 years ago

    Hoping mine will arrive tomorrow!!!

    later....April

  • missmshell
    13 years ago

    WOW!!!! Got my envelope today!! My friend just moved into a new house, looks like I have enough for both our gardens. She's just as excited as I am. Many many thanks!

  • lindaruzicka
    13 years ago

    Ann, I had thought I posted that i received my seeds but I see that I didn't! That baby was stuffed! Did they multiply in the bubble envie?????

    Thanks so much, I really enjoyed the swap and have new seeds to play with!! ((HUGS)

  • dirt_under_my_nails
    13 years ago

    Got my seeds on Sat! WOW!!!

    later...April