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| That means all fruit, veggies, and flowers that are Purple or have Purple in the name are welcome!
I, Carroteggs, aka Anna, will be your host for this one. Here's how it works:
You need to sign up before April 15, 2009, seeds need to arrive by April 30. Seeds will be sent out to you by May 11. You will need to send an SASE or SABE with stamps equal to what you sent plus one not attached in case an extra stamp is needed (if the extra stamp is not needed, I will put it in your return envelope). Absolutely NO Invasive Plants or Noxious Weeds. These are illegal in many states (including mine). If your not sure, just ask. Many states have a list on the internet as to what types are listed as illegal. For seeds, please make sure they are no more than 2 years old. For seed Labeling, please put Common name or Scientific name, year acquired seeds, season to plant, and any other information that may be pertain to this variety. One last thing, please include a note of what you sent so you don't get those seeds back. Anything that is either Purple, a shade of purple or that has purple in the name can be sent. Here are a few examples:
Let's try to get 10 people! If this works, I might do another color later on...Suggestions welcome for that too. :) |
Follow-Up Postings:
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Sun, Mar 29, 09 at 12:00
| hmmm...and I said I wasn't going to sign up for any more seeds swaps...."sigh"....sign me up! |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 29, 09 at 12:29
| Glad to have you lindaruzicka! |
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- Posted by barefoot_contessa 5a (My Page) on Sun, Mar 29, 09 at 15:54
| Count me in! Sounds like fun! |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 29, 09 at 22:29
| Glad to have you as well barefoot_contessa. Once 7 more people sign up, then I will give out my address to send the seeds too. Of course, I will be adding my own seeds to the pile... |
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- Posted by gardenmom2 IN Zone 6 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 6:07
| Sign me up. I can come up with 10 packets. That is not so many so I know I can fit it in during this busy time of year. Fun swap idea, too. !!!! Nichol |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 7:43
| I love purple anyways..it goes great with my red hat!.."L" |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 10:14
| lindaruzicka: Maybe do a red swap next time... Good to have you gardenmom2! 4 down, six to go! Come on all you gardeners, I know you want to trade! |
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- Posted by bonechickchris 7A/6B NJ 08731 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 12:44
| I would love to join this since I love purple! However, I don't plant flowers, I mainly plant edibles (veg/herbs/fruit)Etc. Is there anyway to request edibles only? Or mostly edibles back? And if we want, can we send more than 10 packets, even if they are just extras for you to pass on? Sorry for the questions! Christy |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 13:25
| Sure no problem. I'll mark you down as edibles only. A few extras are good in case someone sends in just 1 packet. I just didn't want someone to send in 20+ packets and only get 10 packets back or risk getting some of their own seeds back. Anyone else have a preference of Edibles versus Non-edibles? I hope to send everyone a good mix. Crayola says this about Purple: "Purple in a room promotes creativity and imagination." |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 13:32
| Carroteggs, (by the way, what is your first name?) I'll go and see who I can round up... Linda |
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- Posted by bonechickchris 7A/6B NJ 08731 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 13:47
| Ok, I'm in! Thanks so much! I know during one of my swaps, when people sent me in a few extras, it did really make a difference! When the host has extra packs to play with, it is easier for them to give back more of what people want. So I will send some extras to you! Maybe others will too! |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 13:59
| I like sending extras..sometimes they just need a different zone. Oh, I sent out an email to see if I could round up some more people. I guess we'll see who turns up! |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 14:15
| Okay, I've checked my seed stash, and I've got some purple seeds to send, so count me in on this one! Idea: How about we take turns hosting these color-themed seed swaps so Anna doesn't have to do all the work? If everyone is okay with it, I'll host the next one. Let me know, okay? -Dan |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 14:19
| Gee, Dan..fancy meeting you here...."G" |
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| Hmmmm.....checking to see if i have 10 pckts. if i do, i'm so in!!! LOL but of course, this is the very very last one i'm in!! LOL can i have edible's? only? for talla, she has soo many flowers, now she has to feed the fairy's!! :') that's my story and i'm sticking to it!! **big grin** too many flowers!!! LOL ummm seeds'' that is, now lets see if they all come up!! LOL Hugs ~Medo |
Here is a link that might be useful: barehanded totally nutso gardener :'}
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- Posted by cybermeowz 4 - ND (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 15:22
| I would love to join this swap too. I would like to request edibles or mostly edibles also if that is alright. Thanks. |
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- Posted by ilovefarac z6 AR (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 15:32
| I would also love to join! PLMK where to send my 10 packs to! Thanks, Melinda |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 15:32
| I would like mostly flowers, I have a small veggie garden and more flowers beds. |
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- Posted by gardenmom2 IN Zone 6 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 16:47
| Dan I think that is a great idea. I would be willing to do one of the colors in a few months, when school is out. I have done so many now. LOL Yellow, PInk, Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Black, White, ......... Sounds very fun and very promising. I will take anything although I do have 1 request if anyone has any: Purple broccoli. I have not rec'd any in any of my trades and would love just a few seeds for the kids. Ok, I am done begging now. Lol Thanks Nichol |
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- Posted by susantexoma 7b TX (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 17:27
| I'm in for this swap, too -- I love the colors idea! I'd like only flowers/non-edibles, please -- I'm not planting very many vegetables this year since it's my first year gardening in Texas and I hear veggie gardening here is pretty tough for a beginner. So this year it's mainly flowers for me. Susan |
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- Posted by grovespirit Zone 11 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 18:27
| Please count me in for this one. Purple is my favorite color! I prefer edibles. :) Just like gardenmom2 (Nichol), really would appreciate a couple seeds of purple broccoli. Also would love Purple Podded Heirloom pea (Pisum sativum), and purple artichoke- tried to buy that one, but my seed vendor sold out! Some other neat purple edibles include purple onions, "sweet purple" asparagus, and purple perennial fruits like huckleberry, farkleberry, bilberry, elderberry, wonderberry, black currant (ribes nigrum or ribes americanum), mulberry, and pepino (solanum muricatum). :) |
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- Posted by markcase1964 7 Piedmont NC (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 20:16
| HI Anna, I appreciate the personal invite to join. Any way I can specify that I only get edibles back? I have no more room for pretty flowers. I have flowers I can send, but cannot grow the seeds I have. Thanks. Mark |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 21:16
| I did some indoor gardening today, and have my 10 packets of seeds ready to fly! Thanks, Linda, for giving me that little shove I needed! |
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- Posted by gardenmom2 IN Zone 6 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 22:13
| Grovespirit: Huckleberry !!!! That would be way cool. I had those on my want list and forgot about them. |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 23:17
| WOW! I guess I should go to work more often! I come back from work and have lots of people who signed up! Thanks guys! :) "Hugs" linda, my name is Anna. Nice to meet everyone! I will be sending everyone an email tomorrow as it is already 11pm here. (eyelids getting heavy) Here's who's in so far: Great idea to take turns hosting the colors dan_the_mailman. grovespirit- see what you started?! Thank you! I'm glad you feel well enough to participate. :) |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 0:34
| oh, Kamil wants in too..he asked me to sign him up since he was out in the garden..I'll get his whole GW name..I don't want to spell it wrong again! I would imagine he would want mostly veggies..but you can double check with him.. |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 0:37
| Kamil's GW name is kamiljablo.... |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 7:01
| I'm glad you liked the idea Anna. I didn't want to take anything away from you, but this seems like such a great idea, and I didn't want you to have to do all the work. I'll post the next color seed swap within a few days after the 15th. Hope everyone has a great day! -Dan |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 9:54
| Sounds good linda. Looks like Kamil can't stay away from swaps! Didn't we all just do the edible flower swap? :P That one was fun. That's what got me thinkin about this one.... Can't wait for the next one Dan! There is still lots of time for the lurkers... |
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- Posted by barefoot_contessa 5a (My Page) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 9:57
| I would also love to host a color of the month! This is so much fun! So Linda and Dan, did you happen to sneak a few of those brownies and a couple of glasses of that tea over here? ;-) Carrie |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 10:14
| Oops! Sorry ilovefarac, I forgot to add you to my list of people who signed up, but you are definitely on it now! Someone say brownies? I wonder how lavender brownies would taste? my lavender cupcakes turned out well... |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 10:39
| well..I think we can have lavendar brownies and tea...after all it's the purple thing. |
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- Posted by kamiljablo 6 (kamiljablo@sbcglobal.net) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 14:54
| Hey Everyone I am here! Hey Linda thanks for signing me up! Could you please pass some of those brownies and tea? BTW how did the brownies I sent you turn out? Can I call a color swap after Dan? This would be an awsome swap group! We could call ourselves.......The Seeds of the Rainbow? Kamil |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 15:16
| oh Kamil..you wouldn't believe how good those brownies were!..you notice I say were!.."L". Seeds of the Rainbow..hmm..I like that |
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- Posted by bonechickchris 7A/6B NJ 08731 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 17:04
| I'd be willing to host a color also. Maybe an unusual one, I'd like to do Black and/or Blue. So if you would mark me down for those colors, I would love to host them! Thank you! Christy |
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- Posted by greenthumbgrow 7 - MD (My Page) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 18:38
| I would love to join if its not too late... I would LOVE to host a Red swap just let me know if you would like me to(red and white are my favorites) Tammy;-) |
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- Posted by kamiljablo 6 (kamiljablo@sbcglobal.net) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 18:39
| Hmmm Since everyone is calling colors can I call white? |
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- Posted by greenthumbgrow 7 - MD (My Page) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 18:41
| Oh yes I would like more edibles than flowers. But flowers are good too. Thanks everyone! Tammy |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 18:42
| Blue was one of the colors I was thinking about doing in the next swap, Christy. But that would still leave black for you. I really won't know which color we're going to do next until I post the next swap, keeps it more mysterious that way, don't you think? LOL! -Dan |
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 18:54
| Ohhh goodness... Linda shame on you for emailing me! I have noticed this thread (but I didn't look til now!) LOL The timeframe works out great for me.. so count me in too! I'd be mostly interested in edibles this time of the year if that works out alright. I love the single color swap idea! Great thinking! :) I'd be happy to host a 'green' or 'pink' one in the next few months so long as it's not near the end of year (already obligated to host 2 swaps in that timeframe). Linda ty for the tea! Dan stop hogging those brownies! :P Thanks!! I'm really lookin' forward to this!
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 19:25
| Glad to have you both, Sassybutterfly_2008 and Greenthumbgrow! As far as calling colors for Seeds of the Rainbow (I kind of like that name...Reminds me of the old Skittles commercials) Colors and their hosts Purple: Me Black: Bonechickchris Red: Greenthumb_2008 White: Kamil __?__: Dan Green: Sassybutterfly_2008 Yellow: Pink: Other colors? For the colors that have way too many choices, how about having a limit on the types? Such as for Red, no more than one or two types of tomato per person (otherwise we might all end up with tomatoes). And for Green, how about the fruit or flower has to be green and just one or two types of lettuce(again, way too many varieties to name). The tomato and lettuce were just examples, we could apply that rule to any kind of fruit, veggie, or flower for those colors. I'll get to working on a template to list/describe the different colors while I'm waiting for sign ups and seeds. As far as who goes when, I think Dan should do the next one. As many people are involved in other trades and hosting other swaps, I think that the Months of Hosting should be up for grabs as well as be two months long to allow all of us to get re-organized between trades. Although this is all up in the air. Let me know what you think! April/May: Dan |
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- Posted by bonechickchris 7A/6B NJ 08731 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 20:23
| Sounds great to me!!! You can put me down the next available spot if you would like. I like your idea about handing in a variety of seeds and not a bunch of the usual stuff. Wow, we got this thing together pretty quick, didn't we? That's great! Christy |
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| Wow, What a great idea! A few questions: 1) I love the ongoing monthly color-changing idea, but I cannot commit to more than a month at a time - that's okay, right? If I just do this one for now and then maybe join back in in a few months or something? 2) Do I have this right - if I can only scrounge up 9 purple seed packs to send in, that is okay, and I will get nine back? (I am actually quite set with at least ten of purple but thinking ahead to black, in which case I would be very eager but I probably only have 7-8 types.) 3) Well... I see that seeds would be sent out by May 11, but I will be leaving for a summer job in Greece on or about May 7th or so, I know it may be asking to much but might it be possible that I could get my seeds back before that date? (Crossing fingers, sorry to be trouble already!) This would be my second swap! And yes, I would happily send in a little purple broccoli, Grovespirit and Nichol - hello again to you both! |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Wed, Apr 1, 09 at 1:58
| Okay, I almost passed this swap by, because my flower garden is strictly reds, yellows and oranges, but if I can request only edibles, than I'm in. I'd love to host either yellow or orange, since Greenthumbgrow beat me to red! Oh, and what about Chocolate (Brown)? Bonnie |
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- Posted by naturegirl_2007 5b SW Michigan (My Page) on Wed, Apr 1, 09 at 2:55
| I'd love to join if this is still open. I know there are several types of purple veggies I can share plus some flowers. May we trade MIXES that include purple varieties? For example, would Easter Egg radishes that include a "plum purple" variety along with 3 other colors be okay? I have some lettuce and cabbage mixes that include purples, too. Otherwise, I'll dig a bit deeper and find purple through and through varieties :) I'm partial to veggies but will take either flowers or veggies. |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Wed, Apr 1, 09 at 7:04
| Skittles, eh? Catchy name too! Sooo, shall we call ourselves the Skittles? or Seeds of the Rainbow? Anna, put me down for the color blue for our next swap. Thanks! -Dan
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 1, 09 at 9:59
| There seems to be some confusion about the number of seed packets needed to participate....You don't need to send in 10 packets, you can just send in 1 packet if that's all you have. If I get extras, then those who send in less than 10 packets will get more than what they sent in, but only if there are extra packets. I'm sure there will be extras this time. blue_ivy: Only one person is committed to one color per time. The two months was just to give you and the others a chance to pick dates that are good for you and to give you a break between swaps. No one person will be hosting 2 swaps in a row for the Seeds of the Rainbow swaps. If you want to make it only a month long, that's fine. Also, I will send you your seeds early. I will try to get them to you by the fifth or earlier. As for mixes, what is the group consensus on mixes being allowed? Or do you think that we should have a mixed month or both? Dan: I've got you down for blue, I would love to use Skittles...if it wasn't already copyrighted ;) Highalttransplant: I've got you down for Yellow, love the chocolate idea! If anyone has a color idea or I might have missed their color of choice, please let me know! Purple Seed Swap Participants Colors: Still have: Green, Pink, Orange, Chocolate...etc. more colors? I will be posting the Months of Hosting later on as this is already a long post |
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- Posted by ilovefarac z6 AR (My Page) on Wed, Apr 1, 09 at 10:20
| I see where most everyone has listed whether they want edibles or flowers. I wasn't sure if needed to do that, so will take flowers this time. Thanks, Melinda |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Wed, Apr 1, 09 at 10:26
| Can I have rainbow?..or isn't that a color choice..."S"..if not, I'll take pink.. |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 1, 09 at 10:29
| Does anyone mind if I push the Seeds due date to the 20, instead of the 30? That would push the sign up date to the 10 instead of the 15, though those who sign up between the 10-15 wouldn't be turned away. Also, The color green is taken by Sassybutterfly_2008 |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 1, 09 at 10:32
| Melinda: That's only if you have a preference. Those who have not told me either way will get a variety of both. If you want a variety of both, let me know, otherwise I will put you down for flowers only.-Thanks |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Wed, Apr 1, 09 at 12:06
| I'm probably way overthinking this whole thing, but instead of two months for each swap, you could assign colors to each month. For example, pink or red for February (Valentine's), orange or black for October (Halloween), white for January (snow), green for March (St. Patrick's Day), etc. |
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- Posted by naturegirl_2007 5b SW Michigan (My Page) on Wed, Apr 1, 09 at 15:25
| LOL, I need to read and proofread better. I just went and packed everything up to send cause I thought you wanted them by the 10th. Now I see that is the revised sign up actually...oops. Well, anyway, mine will go out to you long before April 20 I guess. And my request should be for veggies, with flowers also being okay...guess that's anything :) I'm sending some duplicates of veggies since it looks like there are alot of people wanting edibles. I don't expect more than 10 packs back, just thought it would be good to get extra veggie seeds out of my seed box and into hands that might plant them! |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 1, 09 at 16:43
| highalttransplant: That's a good idea, but there is already a group that does that. I thought that a lot of people might already have swaps they were scheduled to host. This way they can host their favorite color on their own schedule. I'm sending an email to those who have already signed up for a color. We still have Orange and Chocolate left.If someone wants to do either one, let me know! I'm not sure how to do chocolate though, some browns are pretty close to black. Ooh! I just though of something! Chocolate could be a seed and desert recipe exchange! or not. I'm just trying to think of chocolate veggies besides tomatoes and peppers. I will post the Months of Hosting (sounds like something out of Tolkien) once I get them filled. Email me if you have a particular month you want. I will be emailing those who have chosen colors the available months. |
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- Posted by cybermeowz 4 - ND (My Page) on Wed, Apr 1, 09 at 18:14
| Okay, I've been thinking about it and I've decided I'd like to host the orange seed swap. This is my first round robin swap so I'd like to have a later month if possible so I can get organized. Maybe October or November. Penny |
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- Posted by barefoot_contessa 5a (My Page) on Thu, Apr 2, 09 at 9:23
| I'll host the chocolate RR! For this one, I would like request mostly veggies/edibles! Lavender brownies....yummmmmmmmmmmmmmm! |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Thu, Apr 2, 09 at 16:50
| Someone suggested that we do this every month, instead of every two months...so what do you guys/gals think? Color Updates and Their Months (so far) If we did it Every month here's what if would look like: If you want me to pick a month for you, then I will start doing so next week Wendy, if you would like to host an earlier month, you can do that if we all vote for doing it every month. Please vote for the Months of Hosting to be either Every Month or Every Two Months. |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Thu, Apr 2, 09 at 16:53
| I mistakenly put down as April instead of May and Christ as May instead of June. Sorry about that! May and June are taken under the Every Month space.--thanks |
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Thu, Apr 2, 09 at 17:55
| If I'm not mistaken didn't someone also say they wanted the color pink? Just thought someone might have been left off the list :) I'm fine with January unless that doesn't work w/ the schedule, just lemme know :) Hugs, |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Thu, Apr 2, 09 at 19:17
| My schedule for the Blue Seed Swap is going to be as follows... April 15th - Post the new swap April 30th - Close the swap May 15th - Seeds should be here May 30th - I will have seeds sent out by then so they can be planted |
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- Posted by cybermeowz 4 - ND (My Page) on Thu, Apr 2, 09 at 19:21
| I vote for every month. We have 10 colors that people have offered to host (purple, blue, black, white, yellow, orange, red, pink, green & chocolate). If we did this only every two months, it would take over 1 1/2 years to go through all of the colors. That seems like a long time to me. :) Penny |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Thu, Apr 2, 09 at 22:21
| monthy works for me!... |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Thu, Apr 2, 09 at 22:31
| If we are doing monthly, I'll take June if it's still open. Bonnie |
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- Posted by bonechickchris 7A/6B NJ 08731 (My Page) on Thu, Apr 2, 09 at 23:03
| ya, my opinion, I'd go every month, even if the last host is still in the middle of sending back out, that should have no effect on sign ups for the next swap. it would take forever to go every 2 months, but doing it every month would be nice, and I am sure we could add some other neat colors for the future! Christy |
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- Posted by barefoot_contessa 5a (My Page) on Fri, Apr 3, 09 at 15:22
| I, too, vote for every month. Carrie |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Fri, Apr 3, 09 at 16:57
| Sounds good! Thanks everyone for your replies! Here is the Official Months of Hosting List: April : Dan : Blue May : Christy : Black June: Bonnie : Yellow July : Tammy : Red August : Linda : Rainbow September : Kamil : White October : Open : ? November : Penny : Orange December : Carrie : Chocolate January : Wendy : Green As for October, I wouldn't mind doing another one to fill in the gap, but would prefer someone else with another color. Maybe do pink that month or another color or even just a "filler" swap. If no one signs up for that one, I will make it a favorites swap where you send in your favorite seeds. |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Fri, Apr 3, 09 at 19:02
| ---seems to me, we're gettin' a might organized 'round here, and I'd hafta say that's a good thing--- |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Fri, Apr 3, 09 at 20:14
| Is it a little too organized? I did some event planning a bit at one of my other jobs and have liked planning things ever since...my house, however, is a different story.... ;) |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Fri, Apr 3, 09 at 20:23
| nope..you have to have organized disorder...."L"..especially where Dan and Mark are concerned! |
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- Posted by booberry85 z5NY (becky@leadsafe.us) on Fri, Apr 3, 09 at 20:45
| October: multi colored or variegated for the theme. Examples would be: Candy Cane or Zowie Zinnias, Pineapple or Hillbilly tomatoes, fish peppers, ornamental corn, etc. See Christy & Bonnie, now I'm coming up with themes for other groups! I'd like to join in the Purple swap! I grow mostly edibles. |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Fri, Apr 3, 09 at 21:09
| Your in booberry85! Actually Linda is already doing something like that for August. Sending you an email! |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Apr 3, 09 at 21:51
| There you are, Becky! I figured you'd be the first person signed up for a purple swap, LOL. |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Fri, Apr 3, 09 at 21:55
| too organized? nope! a bit of planning makes for being able to be prepared for upcoming swaps, which is always a good thing!
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- Posted by gardenmom2 IN Zone 6 (My Page) on Sat, Apr 4, 09 at 10:11
| I will take October. It is my birthday month and even though school will be back in session, I will be a pro by then so I think I can handle it. I think pink was left so I can do pink. Nichol |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Sat, Apr 4, 09 at 14:40
| Sounds good Nichol! October and Pink are yours! Yay! We have all the months filled! |
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| I'd like to join the purple seed swap. (Anything purple) Don (dem_pa) |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 5, 09 at 10:02
| Your in dem_pa. Sending you an email! |
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- Posted by gardenmom2 IN Zone 6 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 5, 09 at 10:17
| I have my seeds pulled and will mail out tomorrow. Nichol |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Sun, Apr 5, 09 at 12:16
| I"m going through my seeds one last time to make sure I didn't miss anything..."standing on box and surveying the seed area"... |
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- Posted by susantexoma 7b TX (My Page) on Mon, Apr 6, 09 at 10:11
| Hi Anna/carroteggs, I was just re-reading the directions for the swap, and I'm wondering -- it sounds to me like you want us to send you 2 envelopes when we send you our seeds, a SABE inside of another envelope. Is that what you're asking for, or do you want us to send only one envelope as I've done for other swaps -- a regular SABE/BEAP with a return label and return postage inside? Thanks for letting me know. Susan |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Mon, Apr 6, 09 at 10:37
| Good Question Susan! Stamps and a return label are fine, as long as it can get back to you. With a regular envelope, sometimes they rip easily and it is better to send another one inside of it. So either way works. |
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- Posted by susantexoma 7b TX (My Page) on Mon, Apr 6, 09 at 11:08
| Thanks Anna! Back to sorting out my coolest purple seeds :)... Susan |
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- Posted by susantexoma 7b TX (My Page) on Mon, Apr 6, 09 at 16:57
| My seeds are on their way -- I mailed them this afternoon. Susan |
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- Posted by booberry85 z5NY (becky@leadsafe.us) on Tue, Apr 7, 09 at 15:56
| Seeds are in the mail! |
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- Posted by gardenmom2 IN Zone 6 (My Page) on Tue, Apr 7, 09 at 16:23
| Seeds are mailed out. I THINK I put return postage inside, but I just had a panicked moment when I could not say for sure. SO, If I forgot, please send me an email and I will mail it in an enve real quick. I hope I did. Thnaks. |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Tue, Apr 7, 09 at 20:48
| Seeds are in their envie, and are going to work with me tomorrow so I can mail them out! Linda, don't fall off that pile of boxes! |
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- Posted by ilovefarac z6 AR (My Page) on Wed, Apr 8, 09 at 11:25
| My seeds are on the way! Thanks for hosting! Melinda |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Wed, Apr 8, 09 at 12:43
| Mine will be in the mail today! Stopping at the post office on the way to the doctor's. |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Thu, Apr 9, 09 at 11:12
| Yeah! I will post when I receive the seeds. Only One Day Left to Sign Up! |
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- Posted by grolikecrazy 6-7 UT (My Page) on Thu, Apr 9, 09 at 15:24
| (Big sigh)Ok, I'm in, I'm sure I can find 10 purple plant seeds. It sounds like this would be more pleasure than work. This would be a good time to learn how to host a little swap. I'd like to take Chocolate in August, and if we are doing 2 colors per month, then Chocolate and Red would be lovely. The month is flexible too. LMK if this is alright and if I am able to host it. Thanks. Chris |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Thu, Apr 9, 09 at 15:53
| Just finished sorting and packaging my seeds. They will go out tomorrow morning. Thanks again for hosting, Anna! Bonnie |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Thu, Apr 9, 09 at 19:23
| Your in grolikecrazy. I will be sending you an email shortly. All the colors and months have already been filled. But I will let you know if and when we start another round. Becky and Susan: Received your seeds today! :) |
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Thu, Apr 9, 09 at 19:36
| I'll be packing mine up this weekend so they will go out on Monday! :) Hugs, |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Sat, Apr 11, 09 at 16:25
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!!  |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Sat, Apr 11, 09 at 19:20
| Just wanted to let everyone know, I've posted the Blue Seed Swap. Follow the link below to go there and sign up..... |
Here is a link that might be useful: Click here to go to the Blue Seed Swap...
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- Posted by markcase1964 7 Piedmont NC (My Page) on Sat, Apr 11, 09 at 22:10
| Anna, I will try to get my seeds together tomorrow and in the mail Monday. I need your address please! Mark |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 12, 09 at 11:42
| Here's who I've received seeds from so far (in no particular order): gardenmom2 dan_the_mailman ilovefarac naturegirl_2007 booberry85 susantexoma I will be updating this list once a week, Next update will be next Monday. |
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- Posted by cybermeowz 4 - ND (My Page) on Mon, Apr 13, 09 at 18:37
| Anna, Just mailed off my seeds to you about an hour ago. Penny |
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Mon, Apr 13, 09 at 19:42
| Anna ~ Could you please email me your address please? I'm not sure what I did w/ it!! Thankyou, |
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- Posted by purpleacres Upper Northern Calif (My Page) on Mon, Apr 13, 09 at 20:12
| Wow How in the world did I miss a purple swap....... I must be losing my mind. Acres |
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| man, i'd love to host one, ummm......a orange and white mix. or how do ya say that? two tones in one flower. that'd be awesome. :') mine are going out today. i have to get some more stamps so i can send out my birthday months ones too. Hee Hee i think i'm finally getting a "little" organized!! we planted out all our vegies, my son was totally happy when he seen all the beets he got, then when he had to plant them, he wasn't so excited. **grin** hmmm.....i don't know why?? LOL sorry i've been "out" we are wrapping up the last month of schooling for these two, and WOW they are too excited. makes teaching them "fun" LOL ~Medo |
Here is a link that might be useful: barehanded totally nutso gardener :'}
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- Posted by greenthumbgrow 7 - MD (My Page) on Tue, Apr 14, 09 at 13:34
| I can't find your addy... Could you please email it to me I have mine ready... Tammy |
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- Posted by barefoot_contessa 5a (My Page) on Tue, Apr 14, 09 at 16:48
| Sorry for just now posting. Didn't have access to the internet :-( I think I am gong to have to back out of this swap. I am so far behind and would like to get caught up before committing to anything else. I hope this is ok??? Thanks and Happy Spring Everyone! |
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- Posted by grovespirit Zone 11 (My Page) on Tue, Apr 14, 09 at 21:29
| My seeds are going out in the mail this evening. Hopefully, this is soon enough. Unexpected demands on my time have come up. We recently found out we have to move AGAIN. So, been packing (again) and apartment/house hunting for a place we can afford which also allows pets. All of this really does eat up free time for hobbies and swaps. Thanks for being understanding. :) |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 15, 09 at 9:45
| barefoot_contessa: I'm sorry you have to back out, but that's okay with me. If I have lots of leftovers, I'll send you some anyways! :) Grovespirit: if you want to send your seeds and then let me know your address later on, that's fine. :) Here's an updated list: Not Received I will be sending out a reminder email today :) |
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- Posted by bonechickchris 7A/6B NJ 08731 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 15, 09 at 15:46
| Hi everyone! I totally forgot to post! So sorry! My seeds are out and about! Should be to you soon! Christy |
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- Posted by barefoot_contessa 5a (My Page) on Sat, Apr 18, 09 at 22:34
| Ah how sweet. Thank you! I was hoping that I wasn't going to upset anyone by not being able to participate. :-) Hope you all have fun! grovespirit - once you get moved, I would still love to trade with you (seeds). We were never able to finalize out trade. That's when my computer went poopy on me. Hope you find a nice home for you and your pets! Carrie |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Tue, Apr 21, 09 at 11:26
| Here's an updated list Received lindaruzicka gardenmom2 dan_the_mailman susantexoma ilovefarac highalttransplant naturegirl_2007 booberry85 bonechickchris medontdo grovespirit cybermeowz blue_ivy grolikecrazy demp_pa-in the mail Not Received markcase1964 kamiljablo greenthumbgrow sassybutterfly_2008 |
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| see, linda is a really really bad and evil person, **onery grinn** did ya'll get this dark and sinister email?? man, i did, LOL **big smile** i was happily going along, thinking yay!! my rr is almost over, exept for the bday one, well, then she goes and sends me one that tells me about dans, how evil!!! truely evil!! **huge smile** ya know, i onpurposely don't visit thes places so i don't get all weak and join one!! OMGoodness!! hubs redneck name is butch beaver ***OMG i'm sooooo laughing!!!!**** anyhow i'm so anxous to see my seeds!! WOWOOO HOOOOO!! is everyone as anxious as me????? LOL ~Medo |
Here is a link that might be useful: barehanded totally nutso gardener :'}}
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Wed, Apr 22, 09 at 12:56
| why Medo, I don't know what you mean..."innocent smile"... |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Fri, Apr 24, 09 at 6:11
| ***I know EXACTLY what she means...*** |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 26, 09 at 9:37
| Thanks to everyone who sent in seeds! They are going out tomorrow. If you still have not sent me your seeds, the deadline was last week. :( There's always the Blue Seed Swap going on now, or you can save those purple seeds for next time! Thanks everyone! |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Sun, Apr 26, 09 at 9:48
| YAY!!! Here come the seeds!!! THANKS ANNA, FOR STARTING THIS!!! And, for all you others, if you haven't signed up yet for the Blue Seed Swap, there's still time! You can sign-up until Friday night/Saturday morning by sending me an e-mail with your name, address, garden web name, and e-mail address. I'm mailing out my address to everyone who is signed up on Saturday the 2nd so you all can send me those seed packets, and I can start sorting and mailing! happy Sunday to all, and to all a great day! |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 29, 09 at 9:11
| Hey Guys and Gals, Sorry about the lateness of the seeds :( I am actually running to the post office now. I have been working on other projects. blue_ivy, you should get your seeds early next week-I'm sending those by high-speed mail, or the quickest way to get you as early as possible. Thank you all for being so patient and for making this a fun swap! Good luck to Dan and his Blue Seed Swap as well! |
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| i am so anxious for the purple, i only have two purple vegies, one is ornamental pepper and the other is a bean, so i hope i have something cool!! **big grin** if they are just flowers, i'll just toss them in with talla's fairy stuff, she'll only be so happy!! ummm...dan, you'd be only not so happy with her garden, its NOT organized!! LOL i sooooo love that!! **grin** although, i'm just slowly but surely getting this lawn gone!! hee hee, and the funny part, i don't think hubs even is paying attention that much!! **grin** he's just happy i'm busy and not mad for a change!! LOL dang horomones!! LOL |
Here is a link that might be useful: barehanded totally nutso gardener :'}}
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- Posted by greenthumbgrow 7 - MD (My Page) on Fri, May 1, 09 at 10:51
| OK I just realized I did NOT send my package as I found it under a pile of stuff on my desk. errrr. I thought I mailed it with the others I mailed out weeks ago. Anyway Anna please do not wait for mine. I am sorry about that. Tammy:-) |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Fri, May 1, 09 at 19:04
| I received my seeds today! I was so excited..there's seeds in there I haven't grown or heard of before..excellent job Anna! Thanks everyone! |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Fri, May 1, 09 at 19:17
| congratulations Linda! I'm still looking for my purple seeds, but have received blue seeds from two people so far... Anna, this was an excellent idea! |
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- Posted by booberry85 z5NY (becky@leadsafe.us) on Fri, May 1, 09 at 21:08
| Big thanks for the seeds everyone! I'm thrilled with the veggies and the Rose of Sharon seeds. Big thanks to Anna for coordinating the swap! |
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- Posted by naturegirl_2007 5b SW Michigan (My Page) on Fri, May 1, 09 at 22:08
| My seeds arrived today!! I'm thrilled to have a new tomato and pepper to add to my already too large collections. There are also several veggies and flowers I'm anxious to try, and I didn't even know I wanted them :) Thanks carroteggs and all you swappers. Gotta go do some planting now. Warm weather can't be too far away. |
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- Posted by gardenmom2 IN Zone 6 (My Page) on Fri, May 1, 09 at 22:26
| Hi everyone. I was so thrilled to get my enve today. It had purple broccoli (YIPPEE) and purple carrots. My kids are SOOOO excited. It has lots of purple flowers that I have never grown. I am so thrilled with the large selection I rec'd. I want to say thanks to everyone. Great swap. Nichol |
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- Posted by susantexoma 7b TX (My Page) on Sat, May 2, 09 at 10:13
| My seeds arrived yesterday and I love them -- purple basil and deep purple scabiosa, yay! What a great selection -- thank you everyone and especially thank you Anna, you ran such a fun (and perfectly organized) swap! Susan |
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| Anna and everyone, Thanks so much for the seeds! I am especially excited about the tomatillo and passion fruit!! Anna, it was so kind of you to send the seeds fast so I had time to plant them before leaving - thanks so much! And thanks everyone! |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Sun, May 3, 09 at 9:56
| I got my purple seeds yesterday! And wow! What a selection! I received Grandpa Otts Morning Glories Paulonia Tomentosa Purple Flamingo Celosia Purple Poppy Purple Perfume Nicotania Ladybells Violet Dusk Penstemon An Eggplant Blend (I love eggplant parmesan!) Purple Viena Kohlrabi Pinkeye Purple Hull Cowpea Purple Sweetrocket Hesperis Verbena (love this plant!) African Foxglove (love this one too!) Star of Yelta Morning Glory Purple Liatris Datura Tatula I'm going to have to look some of these up, but that's fine with me! I like learning about new types of plants! Go figure, eh? LOL!!! Thank You Everyone For Sending In These Great Seeds! Thank You Anna For Hosting This Swap! It was a lot of fun, and a great idea! REMINDER: There's still time to join in on the Blue Seed Swap if you haven't already. E-mail me for my address if you'd like to participate. I've already received some great envies full of seeds, and will be sorting them and sending them on the 15th of May. Everyone have a wonderful Sunday! |
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| I received my seeds today. Thank you to everybody for a great selection of seeds. Thanks to Anna for being a great hostess. Don (dem_pa) |
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| my seeds came in yesteday, thank you so much!! i was pleasantly surprised :') i recieved: purple dragon carrots purple basil dwarf grey sugar snow pea purple coneflower purple turnip top victoria egg plant cherokeep purple tomatoe black beauty egg plant purple foxglove purple kale thank you so much for this! it was a great swap!! ~Medo |
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- Posted by booberry85 z5NY (becky@leadsafe.us) on Sun, Jul 5, 09 at 7:01
| Bump! Here is the Official Months of Hosting List: |
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- Posted by dan_the_mailman Michigan (My Page) on Sun, Jul 5, 09 at 8:54
| Has anyone seen/heard from Kamil lately? Or did his final exams eat him up? I haven't seen him on the web lately... |
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- Posted by carroteggs 9 (My Page) on Wed, Jul 15, 09 at 17:32
| Nope, I hope he is still okay since he is hosting the White Swap in September.... uh oh. ;) |
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- Posted by lindaruzicka Z6 PA (My Page) on Wed, Jul 15, 09 at 17:36
| I thought he was still away... |
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