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NEW: Houseplant Swap #1

lil_green_thumb
16 years ago

Hi!

I sat my houseplants (most of them) outside for the spring back in April. Unfortunately here we had a freeze at Easter and I lost some of mine.

I love houseplant swaps so I thought I would start one up! I am late starting this one this month so this will be a quick swap.

--Signups until June 11th. Partners assigned June 12th. Boxes to be sent out by July 1st. (will start swap #2 July 1st.)

--Send with Delivery Confirmation. Priority not a requirement but nice because of the heat. If mailed first class on a Saturday morning it will usually arrive by Monday and is a little cheaper for just a few plants or cuttings.

--Post here with Delivery Confirmation number when you send your box.

--Send at least 4 Plants and/or Cuttings

--Post here if you want to join and send me an email directly (not thru GW because I don't get those for some reason) let me know your GW NAME, REAL NAME, ADDRESS, WHAT YOU HAVE TO TRADE, WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE.

~Kimberly

Comments (46)

  • missg
    16 years ago

    Hi Kimberly,
    Please count me in.
    I will email you the other infor.
    Missg/Gale

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    Got your email Gale!

    Bumping this up...................

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    -giving it a boost again-

  • hazelnutbunny
    16 years ago

    Hi, I would love to be part of this!
    I'm sending you an email! :O)

  • darkruler
    16 years ago

    i sent you an email awhile back i would also like to join in the festivities.

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    -Please be sure to put GW Plant Swap 1 in the subject line. that will make it easier so I do not miss anyone. I will reply to each email I get to let you know I recieved it. If you have not recieved a reply by tomorrow noon eastern time please resend. Or Post here.

    thanks
    Kim

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    Dark......I do not have an email from you..... can you resend directly and not thru GW? Thanks

    --------Bumping this up so more will see it!----------

  • hazelnutbunny
    16 years ago

    ::Bump:: ::Bump:: ::Bump::

    I wish more would sign up for this! It sounds like alot of fun, and who couldn't use more houseplants?? :O)

  • Debra Andruska
    16 years ago

    Count me in too! I can always use more houseplants!


    Deb

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    HI DEB! GOT YA DOWN! DROP ME AN EMAIL WITH WHAT YOU HAVE TO SWAP AND WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ...... I THINK I HAVE YOUR CONTACT INFO ALREADY...

    ~KIM

  • hazelnutbunny
    16 years ago

    :: BUMP ::

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    Looks like this is it for our first swap! Maybe more will get in for July.
    There are only 4 of us for this month so as soon as everyone sends their plants/cuttings I will post a new swap for july. maybe more will get in!
    I will Post Partners tonight. maybe someone else will join!

    ~Kim

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    ::bump one more time::

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    DARK RULER..... I HAVE EMAILED YOU TWICE NOW...... YOU NEVER SENT YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS. I SENT THE SECOND EMAIL TODAY. I CANNOT WAIT TO PAIR EVERYONE UP.

    I DID HAVE ONE OTHER LADY WHO DID ALOT OF THESE SWAPS TO EMAIL ME TO JOIN

    GALE.....CAN YOU RESEND YOUR EMAIL TO ME? I THINK AOL ATE IT.

    SO FAR WE HAVE

    GALE
    MELISSA
    DEB
    SHARON
    ME

  • hazelnutbunny
    16 years ago

    Sounds great, Kim! Waiting patiently to get trading!! :O)

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    AND KYLE NOW TY FOR RESPONDING!

    HERE IS THE LINE UP FOR JUNE
    I AM WAITING ON GALE TO RESEND HER INFO AND SHARON TO SEND ME HERS AND WE ARE READY TO SWAP!

    KYLE - SENDS TO KIM
    DEB - SENDS TO KYLE
    KIM - SENDS TO DEB
    SHARON - SENDS TO GALE
    MELISSA - SENDS TO SHARON
    GALE - SENDS TO MELISSA

    WILL SEND OUT YOUR PARTNER INFO AS SOON AS I GET IT IF YOU HAVENT GOTTEN IT ALREADY! PLEASE REMEMBER TO EMAIL ME DIRECTLY AT THE ABOVE EMAIL ADDY NOT THRU GW.

  • maidinmontana
    16 years ago

    Hi, I missed this swap, just read about it. But I would like to get in on the next one. I will need a briefing on how it works so if you would, please send me the info on the plant swaps. Do we need to post a want/have list? I will be waiting to hear from you.
    Thank in advance.

  • hazelnutbunny
    16 years ago

    Yay! Let's get trading! :O)

    SHARON!! Get ready to get some plants, girl! :O) (well, OK..as soon as Kim emails me your info!) lol

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    OK AS OF TONIGHT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THEIR PARTNER INFO. PLEASE CHECK BEHIND ME AND MAKE SURE YOUR PARTNER INFO IS FOR WHO IS LISTED ABOVE.

    REMEMBER TO POST HERE WHEN YOU SEND. REMEMBER TO USE DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. AND PLEASE POST HERE WHEN YOU RECEIVE SO I KNOW THERE ARE NO MISSING BOXES FLOATING AROUND A POST OFFICE SOMEWHERE LOL.

    REMEMBER AT LEAST 4 CUTTINGS/PLANTS....YOU MAY SEND MORE IF YOU WISH BUT THAT IS UP TO YOU TOTALLY..... YOU SHOULD RECIEVE 4 MINIMUM.

    MAIDINMONTANA - WILL SEND YOU AN EMAIL NOW

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    REMINDER:
    --YOU MUST SEND AT LEAST 4 CUTTINGS OR SMALL PLANTS.THEY MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION. CUTTINGS DO NOT HAVE TO BE ROOTED TO SEND. YOU MAY SEND 2 AFRICAN VIOLET LEAVES AND COUNT THAT AS ONE. (I JUST DONT SEE IT BEING FAIR TO SEND SOMEONE 4 AV LEAVES AND CALL THAT YOUR SEND.) YOU MAY SEND MORE IF YOU WOULD LIKE.
    --I TRIED TO MATCH EVERYONE WITH SOMEONE THAT HAS AT LEAST ONE OF YOUR WANTS. BUT THIS IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE. YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO POT WHAT YOU DO NOT WANT AND SHARE IN THE NEXT MONTH'S SWAP. BUT IT MUST BE POTTED AND TAKEN CARE OF NOT LEFT TO DRY OUT.
    --PACKING IS TO BE DONE WELL TO PROTECT THE PLANTS.
    BE SURE TO RINSE OFF THE DIRT. WRAP THE ROOTS IN DAMP NEWSPAPERS. ( I THEN WRAP MINE IN THOSE CHEAP LITTLE SANDWICH BAGGIES.)
    --THE PLANTS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH AT LEAST THE COMMON NAME.
    -- YOU WILL RECEIVE AT LEAST 4 SMALL PLANTS OR CUTTINGS. IF FOR SOME REASON YOU GET NONE OR LESS THAN 4 PLEASE EMAIL ME AND LET ME KNOW.
    --PLANTS DO NOT HAVE TO BE SENT PRIORITY. THAT IS UP TO THE SENDER. I DO ASK THAT YOU DO NOT PREPARE THE PLANTS TO SHIP AND LET THEM SET SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE SHIPPING. IF YOU ARE NOT SENDING PRIORITY MAIL PLEASE SEND ON A SATURDAY SO YOUR PARTNER GETS IT ON MONDAY AND ITS NOT SITTING IN A HOT POST OFFICE TRUCK SOMEWHERE.
    --YOU MUST USE DELIVERY CONFIRMATION AND POST HERE THE NUMBER WHEN YOU SEND IT SO YOUR PARTNER WILL HAVE A HEADS UP AS TO WHEN IT IS COMING.

    ---yes i know this is more than what was listed. just clarifying a few things so it is fair for all.
    all of this will be posted at the beginning of the next swap also instead of this late lol

    Kim

  • hazelnutbunny
    16 years ago

    Sharon-

    I have them packed and ready to go. They will be sent out tomorrow (6-15-07), Priority mail. Here is the confirmation #:
    03070020000025255410
    (since I Ebay alot, I have all the supplies ready!)

    I hope you enjoy the plants!

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    =-D
    Dropping in to say Hi!

  • Debra Andruska
    16 years ago

    I'm sending my box out on Monday, priority. I'll post the confirmation number here once the package goes out.


    Have a good weekend, everyone!

    Deb

  • hazelnutbunny
    16 years ago

    Just checking in....I wanted to see if my box had arrived and if everything was ok?....

    Anyone else mailed their boxes yet? :O)

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    KYLE - SENDS TO KIM
    DEB - SENDS TO KYLE - will go out this week
    KIM - SENDS TO DEB - will go out wednesday or thursday
    SHARON - SENDS TO GALE
    MELISSA - SENDS TO SHARON - SENT
    GALE - SENDS TO MELISSA

    Melissa - sometimes it may take Sharon a few days to respond or post so we know she got the box. Between work and family it gets kind of hectic.

  • hazelnutbunny
    16 years ago

    Believe me, I understand....I have 5 kids, and work nights.... so "hectic" is my "lazy". :O)

    Hope everyone is having a good week so far!

  • darkruler
    16 years ago

    ok mine will be going out this week too i will post when it does.hope everyone enjoyed there weekend.I KNOW I DID

  • Debra Andruska
    16 years ago

    My box for Kyle went out today. USPS #0306 1070 0004 0387 1068.

    I hope everything arrives in good shape, if it doesn't let me know, and I'll resend the package. The heatwave finally broke today it's only 80*. By the end of the week (Sat/92*) again.

    Deb

  • missg
    16 years ago

    Hi Melissa,
    Your plants are on the way.
    You DCN is 0306 2400 0001 0390 3087
    Gale

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    Wow Deb! It is HOT there!
    and im in the humid south. lol its 88* here now......but we have been having some thunderstorms in the afternoons so its cooled us down some

    Melissa - 5??? OMG! wow. my only child turned 18 last month and graduated high school couple weeks ago. im 38 and feel like im 70! and I am glad shes grown. I would be crazy with 5!!! my sister has 3 lol

    STATUS
    KYLE - SENDS TO KIM
    DEB - SENDS TO KYLE - SENT
    KIM - SENDS TO DEB - will go out wednesday or thursday
    SHARON - SENDS TO GALE
    MELISSA - SENDS TO SHARON - SENT
    GALE - SENDS TO MELISSA - SENT

    Post when your box arrives.......let us know what you got!
    but that way i can change your status to recieved!

    ~Kim

  • hazelnutbunny
    16 years ago

    Yay! I'll post when I get them! :O) Thanks Gale!

  • darkruler
    16 years ago

    i got my package today i love all the plants i got they were all in great shape.DEB you are a great trader thanks so much!!!and thank you kim for hosting this i will join next months too.

    P.S.i mailed your package usps kim here is the tracking number
    0305 0830 0002 2373 7221.hope you like what you get :)

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    STATUS
    KYLE - SENDS TO KIM - SENT
    DEB - SENDS TO KYLE - rcv'd - what did you get? lol im just nosey
    KIM - SENDS TO DEB - SENT
    SHARON - SENDS TO GALE
    MELISSA - SENDS TO SHARON - SENT
    GALE - SENDS TO MELISSA - SENT

    deb i am going to post office in a bit on my way out of town to help a friend pack and move. will post DC# later tonight.

  • darkruler
    16 years ago

    lets see i got

    baby toes seedlings
    unknown succulents
    paper spine cacti
    optunia pads
    wandering jew
    spider plant curly hybrid
    please can everyone else post what they get when they recieve i would like to see too :)

  • hazelnutbunny
    16 years ago

    Sounds like you got a great bunch of plants, Dark! I'll post when I get mine. Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    Wow Kyle! Nice bunch!

    Deb - your box went out yesterday afternoon.
    DC# is 0306 1070 0001 9493 7844. I will tell you I only sent the 4. Am searching week by week for new plants to add to get my collection built back up. Hopefully by next month I will have a better choice! lol

    Deb - am leaving msg on OBF board but will say here too! ty so much for the cuttings! they are greatly appreciated but not necessary! ty ty ty! I got the AV leaves started rooting yesterday afternoon.

  • hazelnutbunny
    16 years ago

    Gale-
    Thank you!! The plants are here, and they look great!

    Here's what I've got:
    spider plant (airplane)
    pothos (I think)
    begonia
    nephthytis
    polka dot plant
    and one more..that I"m not sure what it is, but it's CUTE!

    Thank you, Gale! :O) Now I've got to get to work potting them!! :O)

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    Deb? just checking to see if your plants came in....

    STATUS
    KYLE - SENDS TO KIM - SENT
    DEB - SENDS TO KYLE - rcv'd
    KIM - SENDS TO DEB - SENT
    SHARON - SENDS TO GALE
    MELISSA - SENDS TO SHARON - SENT
    GALE - SENDS TO MELISSA - rcv'd

    Looks like mine is still in Oregon lol - I checked because of the thunderstorms we have been having lately.......they are terrible!!
    Label/Receipt Number: 0305 0830 0002 2373 7221
    Status: Acceptance

    Your item was accepted at 1:25 PM on June 21, 2007 in PORTLAND, OR
    Sharon? are you still with us?
    Did you recieve your box from Melissa? PLMK!

  • hazelnutbunny
    16 years ago

    Goodness.....this is a really quiet swap. :O)

    I checked on the box I sent to Sharon, here's what the USPS website says:

    Label/Receipt Number: 0307 0020 0000 2525 5410
    Status: Delivered

    Your item was delivered at 6:49 AM on June 18, 2007 in LIVERMORE, KY 42352.

    So...I hope everything is alright with her.

    Thanks again for hosting this, Kim! It was alot of fun! :O)

  • Debra Andruska
    16 years ago

    Hi Kim,
    Your box arrived the other day, sorry for the delay in posting. It's been so hot (90's constantly), I've been spending way to much time watering everything indoor and out!

    Thanks for the great box!

    Kim sent-
    African violet "Anika"
    Vinca vine
    Pink Kalanchoe
    ZZ plant (never heard of it) I'll have to look it up!
    one more AV!

    I really enjoyed the swap, thanks for hosting such a fun swap Kim!

    I'll never have enough houseplants! LOL!

    Deb

  • darkruler
    16 years ago

    kim i looked up the tracking number and it said you recieved it.did you get it?and were the plants in good condition?lmk thanks

  • darkruler
    16 years ago

    just let me know when you want to start the next houseplant swap i really want to join in this one too

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    kyle......... plants arrived tuesday afternoon in great shape!

    i got pothos, rooted avocado ( cant wait til this one grows!),
    pineapple draco, and lilac cuttings!

    ty so much!!!

    KYLE - SENDS TO KIM - rcv'd
    DEB - SENDS TO KYLE - rcv'd
    KIM - SENDS TO DEB - rcv'd
    SHARON - SENDS TO GALE
    MELISSA - SENDS TO SHARON - rcv'd
    GALE - SENDS TO MELISSA - rcv'd by usps website

    New signups will go up later tonight or in the AM........
    Just a reminder....... boxes need to be mailed by this friday to be recieved by july 1st!

    Gale plz post when you recieve a box......if not recieved by monday or DC# posted by then I will send you a makeup box!
    ~Kim

  • lil_green_thumb
    Original Author
    16 years ago

    Gale....... i got an email from Sharon.... your box went out yesterday...... you should have it by monday or tuesday i would think..........

    Melissa......she recieved the plants - said it was a wonderful box!!!

  • missg
    16 years ago

    Ok Thank you,
    I'll be looking for it.
    Gale

  • missg
    16 years ago

    Hi Sharon,
    I received my box of goodies today.
    Thank you very much.
    I received the following
    plants: Jade Pothos, spider plant,
    Heart philo, Golden Pothos, Bridal Vil,
    Epi cutting Sharon also sent me some candels
    and a beautifully pink wind chime.
    once again thanks.

    Kim thank you also for Hosting the house plant swap
    you did a wonderful job.