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| Happy Spring to "All My Bloomin Friends"! It's time for a May Flowers Party! We will be exchanging anything flowering.
If you are in the Bloomin Friends group, and would like to participate, here's how this will work: Sign up here and post a wish list of different flowering things you'd like to receive. This can be a general, vague list or very specific but, please include some generalities of the "types" of things you like as well as things you do not want. This may be a little repetitive as we all filled out questionaires but things do change and having this in one place will help because after all have signed up that want to, we will pick partners. I will start a new thread of partner picks...you will choose who you will be sending to based on who you think you can make the happiest. There are a few that wanted to exchange succulents so please post if you are wanting succulents so that another succulent lover can choose you. Make sense? Also, please include in your post whether you are a mother, grandmother, and even a special aunt or big sister so we can honor you on Mother's Day and perhaps your partner can send a trinket as a mother's day gift. Please plan on sending a nice size box full of divisions, rooted starts, or nice-sized seedlings. Ideally, we could all fill a flat-rate priority box and send LOTS!!! Please sign up by April 26th so that we have time to choose partners before May gets here. Sound okay? Did I forget something? |
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- Posted by skohler 5 (browneyessusan@mei.net) on Wed, Apr 19, 06 at 20:07
| theresa sounds great & Just so everyone knows who all has signed up to the group here is the list & the months they have chosen to be hostess . May----- TERESA24----- CACTII ??? or Mothers day robin here are the players so far. 1. Nitelite This list is not saying everyone has to play in this robin . I'm looking for I'D BE HAPPY WITH ALL PLANTS NO GIFTES' :))) I RAISE BIRDS. PLAY BINGO , WELL HAVE A GREAT EVENING & CAN HARDLY WAIT SEE WHO IS SUSIE |
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- Posted by giverny4me 8NWFL (My Page) on Wed, Apr 19, 06 at 20:41
| Hi Ladies! Well I am looking forward to this robin I love to receive plants also. Here is what I need. Full Sun. That's it! Anything full-sun, I would love to have. I do not do house plants either Susie! And no cactus, tropical, or vegetables. (got to support my local fruit/veg stand guy ;) .......)/Susan p.s. I am a mom. |
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- Posted by dancingmoons 6 South East CT (dancingmoons@gmail.com) on Wed, Apr 19, 06 at 20:57
| I would love to be in this group!!... I need things that can tolerate some shade..Not into veggies, would enjoy some baby spider plants... (have none) Any lillies, except orange ones! They dont have to be named..I love columbines, and astilbe...and trying new flowers!! So basically open to lots of things. ~*~*~*~*~*~ YEP! I'm a mom too :) Trish |
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| Oopsy. Forgot to sign myself up! |
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| Hello, I'd love to be a part of this swap! Let me first state, that while I am listing a large amount of specifics. This is just a 'wishlist' for a themed garden I plan on making in the future ... A Gothic Garden... I also will list other 'wants' as well! *Pennisetum glaucum Purple Majesty Ornamental Millet A slightly more specific list of wants. Generic list of wants... ANYTHING for zone 9. Blessed Be, |
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| Hi, I want to be in on the exchange too: ) There is nothing in particular that I'm dieing to have. It is pretty general for outdoor plants only. I don't want anything that is diffcult to control in smaller borders. Re-seeders that are easy to remove are ok, its things with evil roots that I don't want. I want things that can take dry full sun conditions, or things that can handle the opposite spectrum of part shade damp all the time. I could use more plants that bloom in July or later. I am not a mother. |
Here is a link that might be useful: my trade page
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- Posted by grannymarsh z4-5 U.P. MICH (My Page) on Thu, Apr 20, 06 at 13:05
| I'd like to play this month. Please - no house plants or gifts. Sun or shade. Soil is sandy & well drained. |
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- Posted by amybabyboy3 Georgia (My Page) on Thu, Apr 20, 06 at 16:14
| Hi! I would like to be in on this one too!! My wish list is: LILACS ALL COLORS Daphne Odora, WINTER DAPHNE Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' HALL'S HONEYSUCKLE Hoya obscura Jasminum sambac ARABIAN JASMINE GRAND DUKE Viburnum carlesii (Koreanspice Viburnum ) Rosa 'Madame Plantier' Rosa eglanteria Cananga odorata, Perfume tree (YLANG YLANG) Abelia triflora White Forsythia Aglaia odorata MOCK ORANGE Aloysia virgatas, Sweet Almond Amaryllis belladonna, Pink Naked Ladies Asclepias incarnata, Swamp Milkweed Azara microphylla Beaumontia grandiflora, Easter Lily Vine Boronia Boronia megastigma, Brown Boronia Bouvardia longiflora Brassavola nodosa, Lady-of-the-Night Orchid Brunfelsia jamaicensis (Lady of the Night, Family: Solanaceae) Buddleia asiatica Buddleia davidii Cardiocrinum giganteum, Giant lily Cestrum diurnum Night blooming jasmine, Queen of the Night, Night Jessamine, Lady of the Night Wintersweet Cimicifuga 'Hillside Black Beauty' Clematis Montana Clematis terniflora, Clerodendrum bungei (Cashmere (Cashmir) bouquet, Glory Bower Clerodendrum philippinum Schau, C. fragrans pleniflorum, c. chinense (Chinese Glory Cardiocrinum giganteum, Giant lily Clerodendrum trichotomum, (Harlequin Glory, Sweet Pepperbush or Summersweet Clidanthus fragrans, Fragrant amaryllis Coleonema pulchrum, Pink Breath of Heaven pink Lily-of-the-Valley Crinum moorei Crinum odorata, Swamp lily Crinum powellii Daphne bholua Daphne 'Carol Mackie' Daphne x burkwoodii 'Carol Mackie' and 'Somerset' Daphnes Datura inoxia Datura wrightii Dianthus Barbatus, Dianthus gratianopolitanus Dianthus 'Rainbow Loveliness’ Dioscorea batatas, Cinnamon Vine Dracaena fragans Eupatorium ligustrinum Genista fragrans, Sweet Broom, aka Cytisus spachianus Gladiolus callianthus, Acidantheras, Peacock Orchids Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis, Thornless Honey Locust Yellow Spot, Ginger lily Hedychium flavescens Hedychium flavum Licorice Plant Heliotropium arborescens, Heliotrope Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus (species daylily) highly fragrant daylilies: ‘Audacity Bound’, ‘Barbara Mitchell’, ‘Buried Treasure’, ‘Catherine Woodbury’, ‘Chorus Line’, ‘Citrina’, ‘Earth Angel’, ‘Elegant Candy’, ‘Ellen Christine’, ‘Evening Bell’, ‘Ever So Ruffled’, ‘Forty Carats’, ‘Fragrant Light’, ‘Frosted Pink Ice’, ‘Frozen Jade’, ‘Gingham Maid’, ‘Golden Scroll’, ‘Graceland’, ‘Hudson Valley’, ‘Hyperion’, ‘Ida Miles’, ‘Ice Carnival’, ‘Kathy Rood’, ‘Lemon Lollypop’, ‘Night Beacon’, ‘Pasta’, ‘Raspberry Candy’, ‘Scape Stopper’, ‘Siloam Double Classic’, ‘Siloam Mamma’, ‘Siloam Spizz’, ‘Smoky Mountain Autumn’, ‘Sweet Shalimar’, ‘Tender Love’, ‘Tetrina’s Daughter’, ‘Top Honors’, ‘Traylyta’, ‘Vanilla Fluff’, ‘Willard Gardner’ Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet' Hosta 'Guacamole' Hosta plantaginea Hymensporum flavum, Sweet Shade tree Illicium Floridanum Ipomoea alba, Moonflowers Iris - Highly fragrant bearded irises include 'Dark Passion', 'Fort Apache', 'Last Chance', 'Mary Frances', 'Old Black Magic', 'Pacific Mist', 'Scented Bubbles', 'Stepping Out', 'Thriller', and 'Sweet Lena' Jasminum Lavandula, Lavender Ligustrum japonicum, Japanese Privet, Wax Leaf Privet Lillium "Le Reve" Lobularia maritima, Sweet Alyssum Lonicera heckrottii (Honeysuckle, Family: Caprifoliaceae) Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle, Halls honeysuckle, Family: Caprifoliaceae) Luculia intermedia Luculia pinceana Michelia champaca Michelia coco Michelia doltsopa Michelia figo Michelia x alba ) Murraya exotica Mini (Miniature Orange jasmine, Family: Rutaceae) Murraya paniculata (Orange Jasmine, O. Jessamine, Mock Orange, Lakeview jasmine, Family: Rutaceae) Osmanthus fragrans, Sweet Olive Passiflora belotii, Passiflora Alatocaerulea, Passionflower Peonies Petunias Philadelphus, Mock Orange Phlox divaricata, Woodland Phlox Phlox stolonifera, Creeping Phlox Pieris x 'Spring Snow' Pittosporum tobira, Mock Orange Pittosporum undulatum, Victorian Box Primula florindae, Tibetan Primrose Prunus mume, Japanese Apricots Rhododendron atlanticum Rhododendron 'Dexter Spice' Rhododendron fragrantissimum Rhododendron occidentale, Western Azalea Rhododendron veitchianum 'Ashacombe' Ribes Odoratum, Clove Currant, Golden Currant Ribes Viburnifolium, Catalina Perfume )
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- Posted by debbya z4IL (da1763@aol.com) on Thu, Apr 20, 06 at 20:07
| Count me in! I would love ANY ferns (especially japanese painted), Hydrangea (any colors) especially "Nikko blue", variegated Sedum "Samuel Oliphant", Pink Lily of the Valley, Clematis "Will Goodwin" (blue)-or any double clematis, Colocasia "Black Magic", or any Caladiums (don't have any)--last but not least, LOL..Pink Muhly Grass.
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- Posted by pattygrow5 z6Pa (pattygrow5@yahoo.com) on Sat, Apr 22, 06 at 13:18
| I would love to join in I would love any of these * actinidia kolomicta "artic beauty" * brunnera macrophylla variegata * bupthalmum speciosum * busy lizzie jungle gold * cosmidium borridgeanum philippine * dahlia Star-Gazer * dahlia harlequin mix * any ise dianthus REALLY WANT * dianthus 'desmond' * dutchmans breeches * Eucomis Sparkling Burgundy * any hacquetia * helleborus lividus * hemerocallis golden zebra daylily * paper Daisy Goliath * Salvia Hotline Pink * Salvia Hotline Blue Streak * Thunbergia battiscombei * Thunbergia--'Skyflower Vine' * Thunbergia mysorensis * lantana trifolia * loasa triphylla * leucanthemum X superbum 'old court variety' * nicotiana X sanderae lime and purple bicolor * uvularia(merrybells) * tanacetum pyrethrum red * tiarella crowfeathers * centaurea montana white * centaurea montana amethst in snow * any petunia piroutte * salvia sangria * helenium double trouble * solanum wendlandii nicotiana knightiana green tears * trifolium rubens * tropaeolum tricolor * rhodochiton atrosanguineum *clematis vienetta or gloriosa lily or daylilies I don't have or any heuchera I don't have Patty |
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- Posted by skohler 5 (browneyessusan@mei.net) on Sat, Apr 22, 06 at 19:00
| I would like to say we have some big wishes going on here & I sure hope you gals Know that even us old timer's are still looking for allot of the same plants so I hope you don't get your hopes of getting all at once :)))) . It is great to have hopes :)) but I'm sure that well time to settle back for the night :)) |
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- Posted by pattygrow5 z6Pa (pattygrow5@yahoo.com) on Sat, Apr 22, 06 at 19:56
| Ya know I really would be happy with anything I don't have but no veggies. Patty |
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- Posted by skohler 5 (browneyessusan@mei.net) on Sun, Apr 23, 06 at 8:20
| CAROL MY FRIEND WHERE ARE YOU ????? GOLLY GEE I HOPE SHE DIDNT GET BURRIED IN HER YARD . I know spring is here & we all have yard work to do but we miss you here too . please pop in & let us know your out there :)) or maybe she bought all our seeds from mellen & to busy Planting them . that case keep planting but be sure to same me a few plants when they are bigger :)) Have a great day all susie Here is my brother putting in my new walkway or path as for to much shade for the plants it is sunny alday |
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- Posted by skohler 5 (browneyessusan@mei.net) on Sun, Apr 23, 06 at 9:23
| I forgot did you say we was to pick who we wanted to send to ??? IF SO I would like to choose REMY :)) I have many of the plants she's looking for :)) . susie
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| Well, sure, I guess we could start choosing partners now even though sign-ups are still open. Okay Susie, I have you down for REMY. I will go ahead and choose GIVERNY4ME. Theresa |
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- Posted by amybabyboy3 Georgia (My Page) on Sun, Apr 23, 06 at 13:35
| I would like to choose Carrie Ann. Thank you, Amy |
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| Okay, here's our players SO FAR (come one guys...sign up!). An asterick by the name means they've been chosen already: |
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| I'm looking at most of the lists, and I really don't have any of those types... So, I'm going to hold off choosing until everyone has posted. That way, if someone is interested in cacti and succulents, I could choose them. Or, if anyone has a more general list, I can choose them... or, I could be 'wierd' and do a 'reverse' list, list what I have available and let someone say 'hey, i want what carrie ann has!' lol Blessed Be, |
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- Posted by debbya z4IL (da1763@aol.com) on Sun, Apr 23, 06 at 19:54
| Carrie Ann, I'm interested in Cactus and succulents! I just didn't list them. I was only thinking of outdoor stuff!
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| well Deb, if your interested in 'indoor plants' [geesh! mine are all outside! lol, since i am zone9] Any type of 'height' requirements? Any other 'likes' [for outdoors] that you have besides your 'most wanted' list? Just curious! Blessed Be, |
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- Posted by debbya z4IL (da1763@aol.com) on Mon, Apr 24, 06 at 0:02
| Carrie Ann, LOL! Our weather just turned warm two weeks ago (finally) 60's during the day 40's at night. All cactus and succulents have to be houseplants in my area! I didn't pay attention that your in Florida! ;) I'm not picky at all, really... I would be happy with anything. The want list was basically just a dream list. And the shortest dream list of the entire group, LOL! Hehe... Anything that you think is neat (growing in your area) snip off a piece (make it short) because it will turn into a houseplant, it wouldn't even have to be rooted, I'm usually pretty good at propagation!
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| I still think i'm going to hold off until everyone has had a chance to 'join' this months RR. Blessed Be, |
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- Posted by giverny4me 8NWFL (My Page) on Mon, Apr 24, 06 at 11:48
| Good Morning Ladies! Well it is a beautiful sunny morning here hope you-all are having same. For this swap I would like to choose Amybabyboy3. p.s. to Susie. I continue to be amazed by your lawn. And your brother. I left both of mine in midwest when we moved here. :( Anyways. Nice brother! Beautiful lawn, flower bed, etc. girl! |
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| I would love to be in this. If I had a choice I would love to receive hostas, daylilies, columbines, and heucheras. But, I am open to many other things, too. Mary Ellen/Mellen |
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- Posted by earthlydelights Z6 PA (My Page) on Mon, Apr 24, 06 at 16:27
| I'll take mellen, please (unless she's tired of me)...not cantaloupe, not honey-dew, not water...just the plain old fashioned mary ellen mellen :) that said..... hello everyone. Theresa, i would like in on this month’s swap as well. i am very happy with anything, as long as it is not considered invasive in my area. i just love adding a piece of everyone to my gardens. I wouldn’t mind some houseplants either. i have the old standards - spider and sensavaria, a good assortnment of cactus/succulents and phiolodendren, so i'm open to pretty much anything. A few things I can think of that I would like are lily of the valley - white or the new pink, Lambs ear, carnations, or anything that would fair well in a shade garden. I have a 50x10' piece of ground that needs to be filled with shade loving plants. an extremely low to the ground ground cover that would fair well in both sun and shade would be idea. very low to the ground though. The other things would be plants with the following names – regardless of type: sam, carmen, olivia, christine, caitlyn, mark, and while i'm at it - maryanne -- or any derivative of those names. i would love cuttings of an orange, purple or yellow azalea. herbs are always good to have too. i hope that gives the person that choses me something to go on. I would like to mention I am in zone 5/6, so it would be best to have things hardy to those zones. thanks and looking forward to this one. maryanne/earthly
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| Hi all, I just started back to work yesterday after having off for 5 months. I am sooo beat. I'm too tired to really look at people's list,lol. I have off on Thursday. I will peruse them then. I am excited though, Susie already picked me. I know she must have somethings I want : ) Remy |
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- Posted by pattygrow5 z6Pa (pattygrow5@yahoo.com) on Mon, Apr 24, 06 at 23:42
| I didn't choose if no one has you I choose Susie or web name skohler . I also am a mother and grandmother don't let my specific list scare any one off I would be happy with some of those pretty daylilies it looks like you all have I only have about 10 types besides my plain old tiger lilies( I will not call them ditch lilies I don't want to hurt their feelings) What the heck are the cockroaches? Patty |
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- Posted by debbya z4IL (da1763@aol.com) on Mon, Apr 24, 06 at 23:56
| I'm a Mom too. I just realized that I forgot to add that in the post. I have 2 children that keep me so busy!
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| Maryann, thank you for making me smile! I really needed it after a bit of a tough day. Better a mellen than a squash? (now where did that come from? I'm very tired.) I would like to choose Marsha/grannymarsh. After looking at her plant wants list, I believe I have a few of the things she if looking for. I hope that we can send later in the month of May as my plants will be taller by then. My hostas are just starting to come through the ground. Am headed to bed. Mary Ellen/Mellen |
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- Posted by earthlydelights Z6 PA (My Page) on Tue, Apr 25, 06 at 8:33
| good morning i too forgot to add that i am a mother, a soon to be granny, a sister and an aunt and everything in between. also, i am working on a dedication bed to the baby to be so any type of plant/flower with a baby reference would be grand. thanks, |
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- Posted by skohler 5 (browneyessusan@mei.net) on Tue, Apr 25, 06 at 8:59
| Thank you Patty for choosing To Share your plants with me :)) . I Know I will love anything sent :)) I Also forgot to say I'm Not A Mother To Humans Kids Just all My Critters :)) you might say or call me . caretaker , Auntie many many times ,Great Auntie many many times & gardenaholic . have a great day all looking forward to this one :)))) susie |
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| Okay, here's our player list so far. The asterick indicates that player has already been chosen. The question marks means they still need to be picked. |
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| earthlydelights has now been chosen too. It seems her partner may wish to keep it a secret. Pretty sneaky, huh? Theresa |
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- Posted by debbya z4IL (da1763@aol.com) on Tue, Apr 25, 06 at 20:54
| I would like to chose..Dancingmoons. |
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| I'm going to choose Debya... Blessed Be, |
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| I would like to join too if I'm not too late. I'm interested in perennials hardy to zone 4. Sun or shade though I have more shade at this point. Annuals, houseplants and veggies are welcome too. Just no tomatoes.... I started way too many of those... lol |
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| Glad to have you lunamoon. We will take sign ups for another couple days. You can choose who you send to now or wait til everyone is signed up. Theresa |
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- Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (veeja3@wmconnect.com) on Wed, Apr 26, 06 at 1:16
| what is the mail date? thankyou  |
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- Posted by pattygrow5 z6Pa (pattygrow5@yahoo.com) on Wed, Apr 26, 06 at 8:07
| Boo hoo no one wants me don't let my list scare you off it is only a wish list I've been looking for these things all year so I really didn't expect to get them, I'll be happy with anything I don't have (other than veggies). I have some time off of work next week Sue I'll get the plants dug up and out then. Patty |
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- Posted by nyvoices99 z5zip14830 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 26, 06 at 8:55
| Hi all, WOW I almost missed this, I want in for May, I will do a list later today or in the morning, :)Anita |
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| Glad you joined Anita! Yes, Patty, I am feeling a little unloved too. My list is also just a dream list. I did also mention that I would love things to just fill in the empty spaces here and there (so just about anything goes!) I would say mailing date would be by May 15th if possible. Theresa |
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| I'll join in this month and I'll take pattygrow5 if she's still available. As for *my* wishlist, I would need plants that don't need a lot of babying in zone 9. I like: Named daylilies The bleeding heart vine that's called clerodendrum thomasaiie (spelling is off but I think you know which one I mean) Also I have a variegated pandorea on my patio I just love I'd like another maybe a non-variegated one :) Jasmines Geraniums (especially ivy geraniums) and here's some more from my "wishlist": Perennial fragrant or otherwise vines and flowers zone 9, and *Blackie Sweet Potato Vine Sue |
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| Hi all, I'm still tired, lol, but I decided to come look again. I'm taking Theresa! Remy |
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- Posted by pattygrow5 z6Pa (pattygrow5@yahoo.com) on Thu, Apr 27, 06 at 0:15
| Someone wants me hooray!! Thanks Sue. I was out in the garden today deceiding what to send the other Sue I think you will be pleasantly surpised.This is going to be fun. Patty |
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- Posted by plantladyjan z5 MI (My Page) on Thu, Apr 27, 06 at 9:01
| Just wanted to quick post I will be sitting out this month. I have had a lot of health issues and just trying to take it easy. I hope all of you have fun with this swap and I look forward to being in the future swaps with this group. My thanks goes out to the many of you who have been so kind with well wishes and prayers. Have fun!! Happy Springtime!! |
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| Our players so far and who they are sending to: skohler (sending to Remy) available (need a partner): sguanzon Right now there are three players that still need to choose someone. Anyone else want in? please sign up ASAP. |
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- Posted by dancingmoons 6 South East CT (dancingmoons@gmail.com) on Thu, Apr 27, 06 at 15:07
| I would like to choose sguanzon ... I think i can fill some of her wishes...or at least i hope so !! Blue Skies Trish |
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| Thanks Trish - it's nice to be wanted! Sue G. |
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- Posted by nyvoices99 z5zip14830 (My Page) on Thu, Apr 27, 06 at 19:50
| Hi all, Sorry got so busy today, I had no time to think:) I guess I get lunamoon, I am ot a fussy person, so I will just be happy with what I get, So I will forget a wish list. Have a great night all, :)Anita |
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- Posted by debbya z4IL (da1763@aol.com) on Thu, Apr 27, 06 at 22:21
| I mailed out my package to Trish today. USPS-0305 0830 0002 4993 5205. Trish,
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- Posted by beth_b_kodiak ak zone 1 (My Page) on Thu, Apr 27, 06 at 22:53
| Hi all, I'm still alive and kicking but I'm going to pass on the May swap. Actually, it is very nice to have that option. Nothing is or will be blooming here in AK except pussy willows. Besides, I think i'll be too busy for any extra projects for the next month. I will be reading and enjoying hearing what everyone sends. Ya'll have fun now. |
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- Posted by earthlydelights Z6 PA (My Page) on Fri, Apr 28, 06 at 8:56
| beth, i agree that it is nice to have the option to sit out a month, at our discretion. i opted out of the seed exchange and just read everyone's excited acknowledgements. what a great group of players we have. i really look forward to the year-long relationship with each of you. maryanne/earthly |
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| Well, looks like no one else wants in...and since we all have a partner now I guess it's time to start packing those boxes! I know I hope to have mine off early this week. Please let us know if you will have a problem getting your box off. Also let me know if I have made any mistakes here. Also, please post when you receive and let us know what you get!!! Here is the final list: skohler (sending to Remy) giverny4me (sending to amybabyboy3) dancing moons (sending to sguanzon) theresa24 (sending to giverny4me) nitelite (sending to Debbya) remy (sending to Theresa24) grannymarsh (sending to earthly) amybabyboy3 (sending to nitelite) Debbya (sending to dancingmoons) pattygrow5 (sending to skohler) mellen (sending to grannymarsh) earthlydelights (sending to mellen) sguanzon (sending to pattygrow5) nyvoices (sending to lunamoon) lunamoon (sending to nyvoices) Theresa |
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- Posted by skohler 5 (browneyessusan@mei.net) on Sat, Apr 29, 06 at 16:18
| Patty can you hold off sending the box out till the 8th of may ?? 6th or 7th will be fine also . I will be leaveing this comming weds the 3rd for a small get away :))) & will be back late saturday the 6th:)) remy I have a couple special plants on your list but they are not up to far yet & hope that they will be bigger by time I get home then I will pack your box the morning of the 8th :))) . Going to miss beth & plantlady but we do understand . |
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| Susie, No problem: ) I'm in no hurry. Theresa, |
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- Posted by dancingmoons 6 South East CT (dancingmoons@gmail.com) on Sat, Apr 29, 06 at 18:35
| DEBBYA ~~ !!! You made my week!! I recieved your wonderful box today and i am soooooo thrilled !! From DEBBYA I got some Red Magic Daylillies, Hosta, Grand Cru Asiatic Lily's, Purple Galdiolus bulbs!!...Oh!! Also a Spider plant baby called "Curly Bonnie" and the prettiest ceramic covered nite light, with lavender flowers on it, headed for my upstairs bathroom with that!! I love everything, and i couldnt be happier!! Very healthy plants too i might add!! Thanks again, Deb!! It was a delightful surprise today, after a long day at work ~ and i will be planting all tomorrow!! Blue Skies!!! Trish
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| Remy, this week is great for me. Goody Goody! I'm excited. Theresa |
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- Posted by pattygrow5 z6Pa (pattygrow5@yahoo.com) on Sun, Apr 30, 06 at 0:22
| That's perfect Susie I start a 7 day vacation starting Friday the 5th to get everything planted so I will send it at the post office on the 8th Monday. Patty |
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- Posted by debbya z4IL (da1763@aol.com) on Sun, Apr 30, 06 at 1:24
| Trish, I'm glad you liked the plants! I wanted to get them out to you asap. Thursday was the only nice day, the weather channel predicted rain for the next week. And sure enough, they are right so far. We really need the rain, but not this much! The red magic daylily is such a pretty plant. The leaves grow huge and very spider like. Curly Spider plant bonnie, in time will grow extremely curly leaves that sort of cascade down the pot. I hope they do really well for you!
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- Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (veeja3@wmconnect.com) on Sun, Apr 30, 06 at 21:52
I am here but sitting this month out, I have been having trouble getting on gw, flashing ads are locking up my computer. Susie are you meeting a young man on your get away?I will be around but need a little break, Susie your garden is looking good. Beth could you please post the picture of us you took when you were here. is miss angel in this swap? hugs to all |
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- Posted by skohler 5 (browneyessusan@mei.net) on Mon, May 1, 06 at 13:04
| oh yeah beth we would love to see some pictures :))) just so you gals Know I 'M Taken my shovel North with me :))) Carol You Ask if there is a man there that I will be Meeting will Yes in fact there is he is About 87 yrs Old But He also has a wife :))) they have an IRIS Farm & say I have as many as I can carry :)) well I bought me a station wagon last week :))) to go on my trip with :: little 2005 ford focus . but it works for me :)) Oh How I need this get away . daddy is worried about me going but he has my cell phone # & knows he can call me :)) . my sister will be here with him she's not a great cook & that is what hes worried about :)) told him I will leave money to order out :)) NOT ThRILLED :)) anyway I will be back late saturday if the bears don't get me :)) . susie |
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- Posted by number_1_angel z5 iowa (My Page) on Mon, May 1, 06 at 14:45
| I am sitting out too--looks like I am in good company:) It's my busiest time at work!! I miss my pussywillows Beth--I had the regular ones and pink and black--had to leave them when I moved--I stopped to see if the 'old landlord' would let me get some cuttings--he said no :(-he's afraid it would kill them--what an idiot--thats how I started them--from cuttings! He is still mad cause I moved!! JERK!!! I will be reading and enjoying too--Later Jeanette |
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- Posted by earthlydelights Z6 PA (My Page) on Mon, May 1, 06 at 16:00
| angel....flashlight, midnight, hand pruners....get in and get out, real quick. best to have a look-out cohort. let us know how you make out. lololololol |
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| Lol Earthly, good idea: ) Theresa, I did get your pkg. mailed out. I think you will be one happy lady when it gets there! Remy |
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- Posted by amybabyboy3 Georgia (My Page) on Tue, May 2, 06 at 9:49
| Nitelite, just wanted you to know I am waiting on a plant that I ordered for you, It will be here this week and I will send your box off to you. Take care, AMY |
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| Debbya, I need to know if i send these packages on thursday if that is fine with you, I have everything packed up but still need to take the clippers to some of the outside stuff and wrap them up for you... [you did say to do that for the succulents/cacti, although, some of them will be rooted] Just let me know... Amy, thanks ... there truly is no hurry, *smile* Blessed Be, |
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- Posted by number_1_angel z5 iowa (My Page) on Tue, May 2, 06 at 11:44
| Miss 'E'---good plan--but-- he lives in the country 45 miles from here and has a NEW MEAN watchdog that roams his farm (and my old garden) at night!! I could have got past the old dog-guess she passed away!! Too far away to feed it and make new friends!! So--guess I will just have to start over if I can get cuttings!! But 'THANKS' for the plan!! Have a great day Jeanette |
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- Posted by sheilaschnauzies Z4bNE (My Page) on Tue, May 2, 06 at 12:21
| Is it too late to join in the fun? I have lots of lovely perennials, hostas, flowering plants, even a hardy cactus LOL - grasses, and lots more. I would love to participate if it is possible! Things I would like to receive if i am accepted - I adore garden decorations (especially homemade) - carnations are my very favorite, virtually any flowering perennials, hostas, interesting grasses, pond plants, whatever!!! Please let me know, thanks! If I can't participate this time, how do I sign up with your group? |
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- Posted by earthlydelights Z6 PA (My Page) on Tue, May 2, 06 at 14:36
| sheila, e-mail either veeja(veeja3@wmconnect.com) or skohler (browneyessusan@mei.net) to join. i don't think this is closed, but i'm not sure. we started last month with a seed swap and this month is flowers. this is a year long swap, but not required participation in every month. if it's still open, i'm sure sue or carol will let you know and then send the questionnaire. earthly/maryanne |
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- Posted by debbya z4IL (da1763@aol.com) on Tue, May 2, 06 at 19:09
| Carrie Ann, Thursday is fine with me.... As for the outside stuff, cuttings are fine (or rooted is even better, LOL) snip them off and send them dry. Cuttings (for succulents/cactus) need to form a callus before planting, that usually takes a couple of days. Some just stick them in the ground after cutting, but those pieces are more prone to rot, than if you let the piece callous. I'm really looking forward to your box, Carrie Ann!
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| Remy, I'm so excited! And the weather here has been nice, even cool for May so should be perfect timing. Susan, Your package will go out tomorrow. Should be there by Friday I would think. Sheila, Susie should be contacting you. We are working on trying to get you in for this month. Hopefully we can find you a partner. If not, June will be a good one...Daylilies I think! She will be sending you the questionaire. Theresa |
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| Sheila, actually Carol should be sending you the questionaire. Susie is going out of town. Theresa |
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- Posted by kellyinflorida 9 (My Page) on Wed, May 3, 06 at 14:26
| Hi, I was wondering if you will be taking any new sign ups. I would love to join in if possible. Thanks, Kelly |
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- Posted by hummingbirddaisy 5a (My Page) on Wed, May 3, 06 at 16:46
| Hi everyone ~ Just wanted to pop my head in and see ya'll:-) Suzie, best to keep that shovel with you at all times. Even old men w/ wifes have wondering hands. They have to, the ol' wondering eyes don't see that well anymore, LoL. Have a wonderful time! I can't believe it's May already! Everything is way ahead of schedule. The lilacs have been in full bloom for a week now, and my tulips are almost done for the year. I think I may have my daffs planted too deep (is that possible). One one small batch of them bloomed this year, and 2 weeks later than everyone elses. Hmmm? We have had ALOT of rain here. We needed it, but not THIS MUCH, LoL. It's great to see all of you together, sharing your gardens. Keep playing in the dirt! |
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| Deb, the packages are in the mail today!!! Confirmaiton #'s hope you enjoy! !!! Blessed Be, |
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| Kelly, please email Carol (veeja11) she will get you the questionaire. WELL, I received the most wonderful package from Remy yesterday!!!! Wasn't able to post as it was late and I was exhausted but I was doing the happy dance in my head:) Giverny4me: Your package went out yesterday. I have conf# in car if needed. You should get it by tomorrow. Hope you have some planting time this weeken :) ...heading outside to plant.... Theresa |
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- Posted by kellyinflorida 9 (My Page) on Thu, May 4, 06 at 12:39
| Thank you Theresa, I sent her an email this morning. Kelly |
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- Posted by nyvoices99 z5zip14830 (My Page) on Thu, May 4, 06 at 16:20
| Hi All, Just stopped by to see if we have a send out by date? I don't see one, I am going out of town in the morning & will be gone a few day's. I will get my box out to Jenell (Lunamoon) when I get home, will post when it is shipped, :)Anita |
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| Theresa, I'm glad it got there, and you're happy: ) In my note I forgot to tell you Mme. Legras is my favorite smelling rose. It can handle the heat so hopefully it does well for you. If it ends up not liking it down there, you can always trade it for something else. I won't feel bad: ) Remy |
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| Anita~ Mail out my package whenver is good for you. I was planning on mailing yours out either Monday or Tuesday. |
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- Posted by amybabyboy3 Georgia (My Page) on Fri, May 5, 06 at 21:00
| Carrie Ann, I just got an email from the nursery that I am waiting to send a plant for you that they are delayed and will ship next week instead of this week. I already have a few things but wanted to wait on this. If it is okay with you I will wait another week but if I dont get it I will send package by the 15th. Please let me know if that is okay with you. Thanks, Amy |
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| Amy, I am truly fine with that... go ahead and wait for that one plant you are waiting on... In all honesty, I've got plenty of things to do to occupy my time.... and want to make some new room so the ones you send, so i can put into pots instantly... I'm currently working on 'reorganizing' my 'baby area'.. for all the new plants, and seedings... I want to make some 'shelves' so i can hold more... lol... plus, i have a few 'trinkets' i need to hang in the yard to add a bit of charm.... Blessed Be, |
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- Posted by grannymarsh z4-5 U.P. MICH (My Page) on Sat, May 6, 06 at 11:21
| Earthly, mailed your May package out this morning. Confirmation #04189999480018016418. LMK when ya receive it. Marsha |
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- Posted by debbya z4IL (da1763@aol.com) on Sun, May 7, 06 at 1:03
| Carrie Ann sent two wonderful boxes that were both PACKED with goodies! In the first box... candle making supplies! Wax, wicks, scents, thermometer, votive molds and of course instructions! I'm going to be sooo busy on Monday (when the kids are at school). Hopefully, candlemaking is easy! 2-cross stitch kits (sunflower themed my favorite!) Antibacterial lotion from Avon Caladiums! 3 bags- mixed, Carolyn Whorton, Kathleen. I don't have any Caladiums at all, so I'm really thrilled with the variety! Rain Lily seeds-are perfect for my moon/fairy garden! Miracle grow plant spikes Succulents, 7 different varieties, plus a couple of cactus, all very healthy! I have everything potted up already! I hope I didn't forget to list anything, I really enjoyed your boxes! I love crafts (any kind) so as you can tell, am really thrilled with everything you sent! Plus, the plants of course! Thank you so much, Carrie Ann! This month was such fun!
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| Pattygrow5 Your boxes are on their way -- hopefully they'll be there Mon or Tues. Hope you enjoy. Sue G. |
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- Posted by pattygrow5 z6Pa (pattygrow5@yahoo.com) on Sun, May 7, 06 at 8:50
| Thanks Sue I'll be watching for them perfect timing too this week I took some vacation time to clean up my garden and put all my wintersowns in. Patty |
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- Posted by skohler 5 (browneyessusan@mei.net) on Sun, May 7, 06 at 9:12
| Hi Gal's :)) Well I made it Home yesterday afternoon What a trip :)) I Haven't done so mush waking in years & let me tell you I feel as if I dropped 2 pant sizes :)) . WOW Loved the time away & decided I Need to do it More & I do plan to. Anyway I see there are maybe 2 gals who might want in our group so Please email me Just Know this is a year long group & you need to play at lease 6 of the robins in a 12 month robin , thats all we ask. kellyinflorida & sheilaschnauzies Z4bNE If you want to play in any of our robins Please email Wow What Great Boxes Being sent Already . I plan to send my box /boxes to remy by tuesday the latest :)) have a great day all bake later . |
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- Posted by giverny4me 8NWFL (My Page) on Sun, May 7, 06 at 13:55
| Happy Sunday Ladies...well I received my box from Theresa yesterday, (Saturday, 4:p.m.ish)here is a list of what I received: Antique Rose 'Duchesse de Brabant' Austin Rose 'Geoff Hamilton' black-eyed susan vine 'Raspberry Smoothies' Cosmos/white Large division of lance leaf coreopsis/yellow Beauty berry (native bush) Verbena bonanrensis Stokes Aster Shrub verbena, light pink and yellow Penstemon smallii/lavender crape myrtle/bright pink snow bush ...in addition to these plants Theresa also sent Avon bubble bath,Vanilla Cream for dry skin (that would be me!!!)a effervescent lavender stress relief bath ball, some stationary with matching envelopes with a garden/sunflower motif, a cute magnetic notepad with additional magnet for my fridge. An Ortho text All About Roses, TWO Garden Gate magazines, and Taunton's Fine Gardening. I sure hope I did not forget anything Theresa! This box was a great gift,it was the never-ending toy box for me that is for sure...the plants arrived in great condition, I think they will all transplant o.k. and I have room for everything and it will all be in its place by end of this afternoon...I am working around the rain and thunder so in between I scoot inside and read my new mags from Theresa! Thank you so much for the box of plants and gifts and taking the time to pack the plants so nice and label everything. Thanks also for hostessing this month. ;) Susan |
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- Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (veeja3@wmconnect.com) on Sun, May 7, 06 at 14:54
| Neither of the new ones wanting to join have e-mailed me, so it is too late for this month. Please don't forget that if you are in this months swap you need to send a bubble envie sized gift to the hostess, this is part of each monthly swap, not an expensive item just a thankyou gift. Welcome back Susie, brother has a cute backside. I will soon be posting a picture of Beth, Poochy and I from our recent get togeather.hugs to all  |
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| Carol, Kelly emailed me saying she sent you an email and didn't know another way to get in touch with you. Maybe they are not going through? Theresa |
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- Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (veeja3@wmconnect.com) on Sun, May 7, 06 at 22:59
| Theresa, I did not get an e-mail from kelly, neither did Sue. maybe I am being guarded by my clique.try again please if you wish to be in this group. thankyou  |
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| Yeah, I saw that other post about the "clique"....I'm here to say this is one of the friendliest groups on GW! I love you all! Susan, glad everything arrived okay. I realize now that I left out some other roses I meant to send. I will try to get them out to you this week. Theresa |
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- Posted by earthlydelights Z6 PA (My Page) on Mon, May 8, 06 at 11:12
| mellen, i'll be sending your box out closer to the weekend. hope that works for you. we are getting some well-needed rain, thank God! i ditto what theresa said. i must admit, we are friendly and oh yes, fair and fabulous as well! and to think we started out as outcasts - LOL maryanne |
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- Posted by skohler 5 (browneyessusan@mei.net) on Mon, May 8, 06 at 17:14
| Yes we all "CLICK" Pretty Good Don't we :)) & As earthly said we all worked up to be in a group:)) I sent a info sheet & A Copy of our rules to Knf Before I went on my little vacation but I got no reply . remy :)) YOUR Box is on its way should arrive by weds I hope :)) plants to be planted have a great night all . |
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| Good Morning all! Just wanted to say thanks to mellen and sguanzon for the seeds that arrived yesterday. More seeds!! Yippee. I will have a wonderful time with all these seeds I've aquired from this group. Thanks so much, Theresa |
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- Posted by earthlydelights Z6 PA (My Page) on Tue, May 9, 06 at 9:45
| An enormous thanks to Marsha (granny marsh) for the jammed-packed box of goodies I received yesterday for this month’s swap. All I can say is W O W ~~ what a treat! Let me first start off by thanking you for your thoughtfulness in the decision of what to send me and then all the time put into the digging, separating, cleaning, wrapping and mailing. That in and of itself deserves the biggest show of gratitude. I curtsy to you :) Are you ready for this? A gigantic bag of glads Marsha, Marsha, Marsha. . . what a pleasure it was to receive this wonderful box stuffed to the gills with such an assortment of plants. A million thanks ~~ I am feeling so spoiled. maryanne/earthly |
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- Posted by earthlydelights Z6 PA (My Page) on Tue, May 9, 06 at 10:04
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- Posted by dancingmoons 6 South East CT (dancingmoons@gmail.com) on Tue, May 9, 06 at 13:36
| ~ MaryAnne, So happy you found the signatures i got for you!! Glad you like them! ~Sguanzon, This seems late compared to everyone else, but i will be sending your box out around the 15th of this month. I will post when i do! ~ My DH had a flu last week, and was out of work four days, and the "sweetheart" was kind enough to share it with me, so i am feeling pretty crummy, and have not done much of anything except try not to miss work. That is why my box will be late(?) Plus we are getting rain now, and for the next few days sooooo.... ~ I went to buy mulch last week , and cheated and bought 2 red brandywine tomato plants :) I am growing some from seeds, and they still seem so small, so when i found these beauties i couldnt ressist! Havent been out in the gardens much with being sick, and now the rain coming in, boy does my grass need cutting!! (again!) I am laying on the couch alot watching the birds at the feeders, they are so busy now!! Also bought a hanging Fuschia to help attract the hummingbirds i hope. I hope everyone is enjoying their gardens, and blue skies too :) Trish  |
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| Anita~ Your package went out today. You should have it by the weekend. Happy planting! |
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- Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (veeja3@wmconnect.com) on Tue, May 9, 06 at 23:10
| Earthly, what do you mean (we) were outcasts ? me never!! Tina, where are you? isn't it time you joined our little group? Thanks to my blooming friends over the years, I am about to have quite an iris show, lots of new buds this year.I will post pics. remember I will be running a summer long name that daylily and get a fan, along with the other swaps.should start in about a month. I am sitting out this month, but if anyone has golden delicious sage, i will trade 3 of anything I have and love you forever.  |
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- Posted by nyvoices99 z5zip14830 (My Page) on Tue, May 9, 06 at 23:47
| HI All, I am home But, I am going to need a few days, My best friend lost her Mom yesterday & I am having a hard time . I will get Jenell (Lunamoon) 's box out, I need a few days, thanks for understanding |
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- Posted by pattygrow5 z6Pa (pattygrow5@yahoo.com) on Wed, May 10, 06 at 8:06
| I have been running with my teenager to softball games and today spring concert and hoagie deleveries for band trip then on mothers day band is performing at walk for the cure event (thus my life alas she won't be a kid for long I enjoy it while I can)so I will get Sues plants out of the ground packed and shipped tomorrow morning. On Monday I got the great boxes from Sue Sguanzon wow! I lost the slips with names (I think DH threw them away) 2 new guinea impatiens, petunia , mum, yellow canna,an australian vine, a hawaiin pot flower,yellow lantana, caladium bulbs ,asiatic lily bulbs and lucky bamboo I managed to get them all in the ground. Also a garden tool belt, little watering can sign, candles and picture frames. I don't think I forgot anything .Thanks Sue I loved it all. Patty |
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- Posted by debbya z4IL (da1763@aol.com) on Wed, May 10, 06 at 14:53
| Carrie Ann, Your letter arrived yesterday! At first, I thought that the letter was attached (taped) to the outer portion of one of the boxes. I checked both and wondered if it was somehow detached. Thank you so much for everything! |
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- Posted by giverny4me 8NWFL (My Page) on Wed, May 10, 06 at 18:28
| May showers bring more flowers!!! With all this rain (loving it here after a dry April...) we all better have some outstanding flowers soon! And on that note, I have a confirmation # for Miss Amy, 03052200000126019515.........Hopefully there won't be dirt all over but I will tell you the first thing the postal clerk did was say "Oh! live plants!" and put the box on its side. :( aaaargh. However, I think it is packed pretty tight with paper so I do have some hope. LMK if its a disaster. /Susan/giverny4me |
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| Hi all, I got home from work this evening and my box was waiting for me: )Susie stuffed it with all kinds of goodies! I got the following plants, all wish items: 'Silver Mound' Artemsia- I used to have one so I'm happy I got one again Honeysuckle- it has red stems and nice foliage! 'Springtime' Geranium White Salvia Pink Beebalm 'Little Wine Cup' Daylily 'Pardon Me' Daylily 'Spider Miracle' Daylily Unknown spider Daylily- which is great with me, I don't think I haven't seen a spider I didn't like Hardy Cactus- it has cute but very very spiny pads That's a great bunch of plants: ) And Susie also put in the box: Thanks so much Susie! What a great box: ) |
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- Posted by amybabyboy3 Georgia (My Page) on Thu, May 11, 06 at 12:22
| Carrie Ann, I sent your package out this morning Del. Conf# 0301 0120 0010 3315 7234. I cant wait for you to get it and hope it arrives safely and you enjoy it. Take care, Amy |
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- Posted by skohler 5 (browneyessusan@mei.net) on Thu, May 11, 06 at 12:30
| Remy your very welcome I also had 2 other daylilies & Heliopsis Summer sun to send in the box & forgot to slide them in hope you will forgive me . but there are other trades :)) . well the gals called to remind me of our lunch date today have a great day all . |
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- Posted by amybabyboy3 Georgia (My Page) on Fri, May 12, 06 at 17:29
| Susan, My huge box came today and it is WONDERFUL. I love it all!!!! Thank you for the cute card, watermelon gum and lollypops (that were confiscated by my boys) chapstik, orange jelly-looks so good!!, gloves that I always need and chamomile tea to relax with. Also PLANTS lots of them: summersweet- Sherry sue butterfly bush- black knight 2- swamp milweed 2-moonflower vines echinaeea- mango and cardinal climber vine!! I have everything planted and just love them all. Thank you so very much, Amy |
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- Posted by giverny4me 8NWFL (My Page) on Fri, May 12, 06 at 20:59
| Amy, I am so glad everything arrived so soon. I have to tell you I hope you know what everything is cause I just realized the marker I used was not my good permanent sharpie pen but an imposter!!! It rained here and all my newly labeled stuff are like, nude. arrrrgh. :P |
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| My box arrived today... and I almost dropped it trying to get it out of the box!!!! IT IS HEAVY!!!!! All I can say Amy is.... THANK YOU!!!! You sent several things on my wish list!!!! First off, I got 2 votives, and a nice 3 in honeysuckle candle... smells wonderful! I also received a GardenGate magazine... and 2 florida gardening books! Florida Critters by Bill Zak but wait folks, thats not all!!!! Now on to the live plants, again, really really amazed! Guess what folks? You got it right, there is still more!!! I also received more seeds!!!!!!! lol Thanks again Amy, what a wonderful box!!!! I'm going to be swimming in pots here soon getting them all planted. [and the ones i bought today as well!!! lol] Blessed Be, |
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- Posted by amybabyboy3 Georgia (My Page) on Sat, May 13, 06 at 18:00
| Susan, All my plants were marked great and even when I took the tape off some tags they still stayed marked. Thank you again. What a great box. Take care, Amy Carrie Ann, Im so glad everything arrived safely. I hope you enjoy everything. The florida gardening book is great for down there. Take care, Amy |
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- Posted by grannymarsh z4-5 U.P. MICH (My Page) on Mon, May 15, 06 at 13:52
| theresa24 Heads up !! Mailed out a thank you gift to your address this morning. Hope you like it. Marsha |
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| YahhhoooooooeEEEEEE!!!!!! EarthlYYYYYYY!!!!!!! Your mucho fanTAStico box of gifts arrived today!!! Happy dance! Happy dance! Can you tell that you made my day, my friend? Where DO I start??? Food? Okay, then onto the bigger "stuff." After opening everything, I spent an hour reading the book you sent-Bach Flower Remedies for Animals-while eating half the package of deLISH pumpkin biscotti. What an unusual but fascinating book. It was so hard to put down! The gardening journal looks handy, too. Thank you also for the great packs of copper plant markers--WOW! I will use them up with all of the plants that you sent. SPEAKing of plants, I am THRILLED to pieces with everything that you sent!!! Hosta-Sum and Substance, All Jazzed Up, and the unknown from your Uncle Sam(that one is VERY special and I feel honored to have something from someone who was so special to you.)Then there are the DL's--Rocket City, Pandora's Box, Siloam June Bug, plus the unknown(when it blooms, I will try to remember to take a pic and see if I can find someone to ID it for me.) Next are the different Rose of Sharon seedlings AND the two hyacinth bulbs AND the variegated iris AND the spider or surprise lily. FINALLY, the Asiatic lily Brunella. I googled that one and it is beautiful. Maryann, thank you so so sooooo much for the WONderful gifts. You are a peach. BTW, DH wanted to know which one of the ladies you were. I told him you were my past "partner in crime." ;P He understood. You're the best!!! Mary Ellen/Mellen |
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| Hi all! Glad everyone is enjoying their boxes. Yesterday I received a hostess gift from susie.....An ADORABLE elephant watering can!! and two daylilies!! Susie you went above and beyond. Thank you so much. I LOVE them! I feel kind of weird accepting these gifts...I didn't do all that much as the hostess...not like mellen did anyway. Okay, so far here is who has RECEIVED already: mellen amybabyboy3 nitelite giverny4me remy pattygrow5 earthlydelights debbya theresa24 dancingmoons Did I forget anyone? Theresa |
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- Posted by earthlydelights Z6 PA (My Page) on Tue, May 16, 06 at 10:04
| oh mary ellen, i am so thrilled that you liked everything. i was so happy to share a piece of my uncle with you. all your wonderful prayers and kind words and thoughts, not just then, but always. you are tops in my book, lady! when i saw that book, i thought of you right away since you have that mini animal farm going! if i did it right, the unknown is from my mom's. i am hoping i can ID it as well. so whichever one of us finds out first, we will have to share! theresa, my gift to you is on the way! and i don't think you should feel bad about accepting the gifts. heck, that was a part of the rules when we all signed up to play! you may not think you are doing a lot, but you organize the swap and its your responsibility to make sure everyone plays your month according to the rules. i am so thrilled, my daylily order came in from the auction. i highly recommend rainbowhill daylily farm and will do business with them for years and years to come. right in time too, because next month is our daylily swap! i can't wait to share the bounty this seller bestowed on me! i'll have to start thinking about my partner real soon. the rain has not let up yet. i don't mind, rather use God's water for the garden then pull out hoses and sprinklers and all that. i so hose challenged, it's pathetic. we need it, but not this hard. i prefer that constant light sprinkle. it totally took off every bloom from all the azaleas and making mush out of other things. my peonies are popping! the guy across the street, his are blooming. looking forward to my blooms. well, have to get back to work. YUCK be well everyone. stay dry! maryanne/earthly |
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| NYVoices~ Did you receive your box? It should have been there by now.... |
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| Theresa24 -- Your hostess gift will be going out to you shortly. Got behind this week. . . . . thanks for the wonderful "May" |
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- Posted by skohler 5 (browneyessusan@mei.net) on Tue, May 16, 06 at 18:46
| Patty Just wanted to let you know I Had been watching for you box of goodies since you said you mailed on the 10th of may & It is now the 16th I hope the mail carriers didn;t lose it :(( better yet I hope maybe you just got to busy :)) well its about that time got to go to work :)) |
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- Posted by debbya z4IL (da1763@aol.com) on Wed, May 17, 06 at 20:54
| Theresa, Your hostess gift went out today. Thanks so much for putting together such a fun month! |
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- Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (veeja3@wmconnect.com) on Thu, May 18, 06 at 0:11
| Nice to see you all receiving such great boxes, I am sorry I missed this one, I did get my golden delicious sage tho. I got lottsa Iris bloomin, need Id's, so help me out on the name that plant thread. I hope all my bloomin friends are well. no sickies I hope. Suzie I hope you are keeping your behind out of the hospital. Hugs  |
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- Posted by skohler 5 (browneyessusan@mei.net) on Thu, May 18, 06 at 12:10
| Yes Vee Keeping My Behind out of the hospital so far so good :)) I have tons of blooms but just to cool for them to pop open :((( & so much rain . anyway warm weather is on the way one day soon :)) got some checking to do have a great day to all . susie |
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| Hi gals...I wanted to mention about the wonderful hostess gift I received from grannymarsh. I got a wonderful box of Dahlia tubers..can't wait to get them in the ground. I googled all of them and have a spot picked out...I was just down with a stomach bug yesterday and am still not 100% so I may not get to it until tomorrow. But THANKS Marsha!!! I love them! Theresa |
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- Posted by earthlydelights Z6 PA (My Page) on Sat, May 20, 06 at 20:24
| GIVERNY4ME/SUSAN Happy Birthday i sure hope it is a GREAT one!!!!!!!!! maryanne/earthly |
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- Posted by grannymarsh z4-5 U.P. MICH (My Page) on Sat, May 20, 06 at 21:57
| Happy Birthday to giverny4me. Hope the sun shone on your gardens all day!! Marsha |
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- Posted by earthlydelights Z6 PA (My Page) on Sun, May 21, 06 at 0:15
| so, are we just waiting for patty to send out sue's box before we move on to picking june partners, or are there others who haven't received yet? inquiring minds want to know. be well all...so much is blooming maryanne/earthly |
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| Okay, according to my records, the following people have still not received: skohler sguanzon grannymarsh lunamoon Some of the friends that were to send to these pals posted why they might be a little late but that was quite a while ago. Please post and let us know what is going on and when you plan to send. I am also sending out individual emails to these senders. And please let me know if I have made a mistake here...I certainly am capable of it, LOL! Theresa |
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| Happy Birthday GiverNY4me/Susan. I hope you got everything you wanted: ) Remy |
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| Okay...emails have been sent. I also wanted to thank Debbya for the wonderful hostess gift. She sent a new pair of garden gloves (which I was in desperate need of!), an adorable "hydrangea" magnetic notepad (I LOVE Hydrangeas!!), some seed packets, and some seeds! Thank you so much Debbie! I will use them ALL! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIVERNY4ME!!!!!!! Theresa |
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- Posted by giverny4me 8NWFL (My Page) on Sun, May 21, 06 at 11:56
| Thank you all for the birthday greetings! Miz Debbie, your hostess gift is in the mail Monday...It is very hot here in NW Florida, Otis the terrierist and I have been out watering extensively this a.m., his 'lil pink tongue is hanging ''wwwwwwwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaayyyyy out!! Time for some air con and napping I think! :) |
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| Mellen and patty have emailed me to say they are sending tomorrow! Of course, I know everyone will send. This is a great bunch! Theresa |
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| Thought I would post before I hit the hay. Marsha, I have your box all packed up and ready to mail on Monday. The DC# is 0305 1720 0001 3914 3735 School has really taken over my life this month, and I am NOT liking it one bit. 5 more days with the students, but the other teacher and I will be there many days beyond that continuing to catch up with the paperwork. Hope everyone has a blessed week. Mary Ellen/Mellen |
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| Theresa, Your hostess gift is on its way to you. It went to the mail today. Thanks for hosting such a great swap, Blessed Be, |
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- Posted by skohler 5 (browneyessusan@mei.net) on Mon, May 22, 06 at 17:05
| HI to all Just a note to let you know all is well here just a small head cold & think maybe alergies :((( . going to email nyvoice tonight to let her know that she can post the rules for the june daylily swap:)) have a great night & get your want list made out if your going to play :))) susie |
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| Okay, so nyvoices99 and dancingmoons have not been in touch. Possible affected by the flooding in the northeast? They are in NY and CT. If their partners do not receive their box by the end of the month, I will send one in their place....not to worry! Theresa |
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- Posted by pattygrow5 z6Pa (pattygrow5@yahoo.com) on Mon, May 22, 06 at 17:22
| Sue your box of goodies is on it's way I got it out today confirmation #0306 0320 0001 4300 1379 most are things you wanted and a few you don't know you want but will sorry for the delay it's been raining for over a week and I've been working like crazy had the weekend off had to wait till Monday for the post office to be open if you have any questions about any when you get them e-mail me. Theresa I'll get your gift out tomorrow. Patty |
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- Posted by nyvoices99 z5zip14830 (My Page) on Tue, May 23, 06 at 12:13
| Hi all, Sorry to make you worry:( On top of everything, I have also had close to 200 Daylilies come in, in the last week, More coming this week:) Theresa, Jenell, |
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| Sorry Anita. I sent it through GW. Should have direct emailed probably. I got a hostesss gift from both sguanzon and debbya yesterday. My son was sick with stomach bug today so I've been tied up. Debbie sent another great pair of garden gloves (can never have too many the way I go through them!) and a YUMMY belgian chocolate bar. Susan sent an adorable little watering can for my garden helpers and some hyacinth bulbs! Thanks so much guys. LOVE them! Theresa |
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- Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (veeja3@wmconnect.com) on Wed, May 24, 06 at 0:14
| Anita just got 200 daylilies she can have me for the june swap, I need lavenders and doubles a gold edge is a too die for just kidding, I am running out of room, I still have about 30 la ones coming, most of mine are tagless but if you all name that plant I have some new metal tags that will last, we finally got rain, for all of may it has been dry and in the 70's, boy did I need rain, we are on day 3 of rain finally, so go over and name that plant! hugs carol |
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- Posted by skohler 5 (browneyessusan@mei.net) on Wed, May 24, 06 at 19:00
| Patty I Recieved the WOUNDERFUL BOX of plants thank you only took me 2 hrs to plant them all . Girl I would love to name everything you sent to let everyone know what I got but I'm haven chest pains & have to lay back . I might have to go to ER agin tonight so please if you do not hear from me in the morning then I may be in agin . :(( carol I will send you my brothers email just in case . well looking forward to the next june swap :))) patty I will let everyone know when I feel better. susie
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- Posted by pattygrow5 z6Pa (pattygrow5@yahoo.com) on Wed, May 24, 06 at 19:13
| Oh Susie I hope you feel better rest up here's hoping it will pass call the doctor either way we're all praying for you. I'm glad you got the box and like it.Patty |
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- Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (veeja3@wmconnect.com) on Wed, May 24, 06 at 20:31
| Susie, when we started this group you promised me to stay well, so whats up?Stay well hugs carol |
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- Posted by nyvoices99 z5zip14830 (My Page) on Thu, May 25, 06 at 8:23
| Hi All, Scanning back, I see my post is not on here:( I posted this the other day??? |
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| Just letting you know I have not received a May box. I'm not complaining, just letting you know. :) |
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| Sue, if you have not received by Saturday I will send you a box on Tuesday. I have some things I think you will like. Sorry that it has been a long wait for you :( Theresa |
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- Posted by veeja11 z7Wa (veeja3@wmconnect.com) on Thu, May 25, 06 at 22:23
| Shame on you if you are a blooming friend and have not mailed. we would hate to have to drop you or send out spike. I got a daylily order today, so am ready to share.  |
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- Posted by grannymarsh z4-5 U.P. MICH (My Page) on Fri, May 26, 06 at 7:34
| Mellon--Lovely, lovely package. So generous and thoughtful!! She sent me a ton of stuff. My friend Mare is visiting and she remarked "It's just like Christmas!!". Oh, yah. She's been helping me get my dahlias in the ground because I have an injured left wing. Mellon gifted me with TWO hostas 'Chinese Sunrise' & 'Plantangea'. Heucherra 'Can Can'; Daylily 'Erin Leah'; |
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- Posted by dancingmoons 6 South East CT (dancingmoons@gmail.com) on Fri, May 26, 06 at 9:26
| My apologizes to eveyone in the group...especially sguanzon for me not getting my box out on time. I have e-mailed Susie and Teresa to let them know whats been happening with me, and they can help me decide waht to do now...Im terribly asahmed of myself. Trish |
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| Okay, I believe we have worked something out. I will be sending sguanzon a box on Tuesday and that will complete this month's robin. I got a WONDERFUL hostess gift today from nyvoices99....an adorable garden theme print sun visor!! I love it! She also sent a sunshine spacecoast daylily as well as an adorable little sachet. Anita, you went above and beyond! I also got a wonderful hostess gift from nitelite...more glads! I love glads! can't wait to plant them. Thanks to all for the wonderful gifts and for being such wonderful Bloomin Friends! Theresa |
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| I received a delightful box of plants today from nyvoices. She sent me lily of the valley, purple liatris, Campanula 'Cherry Bells', Delphinium 'Delfix Blue', Dornocium 'Little Leo', Myosotis 'Victoria', Dianthus 'Cheddar Pink' and 4 daylilies~ 'Vera Biaglow', 'Surprisingly Pink', 'Little Missy' and 1 unnamed. She also sent a pair of gardening gloves and a windsock. Many thanks for such a generous package, Anita! |
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