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NEW: Incredible Edibles's 5th Annual Seed Clean Out Swap!

elliesfun
11 years ago

Welcome to the Incredible Edible's 5th Annual Seed Clean Out Swap.

It's time to start to plan this year's garden, flip through seed catalogs, and order all those varieties you can't live without. It's also a perfect time to go through your seed box and clean out all the seeds you don't want anymore and/or seeds that you are not likely to plant anytime soon.

DETAILS OF THIS SWAP:

1. Edibles only. This swap is limited to vegetables, berries and herbs.

2. The last day to sign up is January 27, 2013.

3. Please have your seeds to me no later than February 10, 2013.

4. Please send seeds in a bubble envelope, with a return address label and enough postage to get your package back to you. Generally speaking, whatever it costs to mail it to me is what you should include for the trip back. This will also depend if heavier seeds are sent in such as beans as these will make the package heavier and cost more to mail back.

5. Please enclose a list of seeds that you are sending and a wish list of seeds you are hoping to receive back. Make sure to include both your name and GW username on these lists.

6. Because this is truly meant to be a clean-out of your unwanted and/or unlikely to be used seeds, there is a chance you will receive fewer seeds than you sent in. Extra seeds will be donated to KC Community Gardens, an organization that helps low income gardeners start and sustain gardens in backyards, vacant lots, school yards, and community gardens. This group has a long track record (30+ years) and has fostered thousands of gardeners. So this is a great way to clean out your seed box, get some new (to you) seeds, and, most importantly, support an organization that helps gardeners who are in need.

7. Please no seed older that 2011. One caveat to this rule, if you have viable seed from 2009 or 2010 that you want to donate, go ahead and send it in. I will not include these older seeds in the swap but will put them directly in the donation pile. If you didn't grow this seed in 2011-2012, please do a germination test to confirm it will sprout.

8. Once I sort the seeds and match up all the requests that I can, I will post a list of extra seeds on a 'Going Once Going Twice" thread. If you see something on the list that sparks your interest, speak up and I will add it to your stash on a first come first serve basis. Assuming that I have received everyones seeds by February 10th, I will try to post the list of extras on Saturday, February 17th. To keep things moving along, I will keep the list updated for 3 days. After 3 days, whatever isn't claimed will be donated. Hopefully, we will have a nice cache of seeds to share.

OK are you ready to sign up? You know you wanna...so lets start going through and cleaning out our seed box's of seeds that aren't going to be planted this year. I know I have plenty.

Ellie

Comments (106)

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    We are on our last few days of signing up for the swap. If you are still thinking about it, let me know. Looks like we will have quite a selection. Remember....NO flowers.

    Again those that have joined are as follows:

    1. strmywthr3/Barbie
      2. Smitties50/Margo - Received
      3. Julia42/Julia
      4. farmergirl2009/Ellie
      5. highalttransplant/Bonnie
      6. Chefconnie/Connie - Received
      7. Mchill320/Michelle
      8. Shanta
      9. sassybutterfly_2008/Wendy
    2. Tracy77/Tracy
    3. Spacetogrow
    4. legallyheidi/Heidi
    5. RideauRambler/Sara
    6. ginaSki/Gina
    7. borge99/
    8. socalgardengal/ - Received
    9. vajeff/Jeff
    10. skyblue52/ - Received
    11. crystalline_ca/
    12. pinkiris / Jayeanne
    13. amiahjordano
    14. clay_lady2000
    15. grdngramma
    16. ohiofem / robin
    17. green_go / Gala
    18. Dem_pa / Don

    If I have forgotten anyone, please let me know. I have already received some packages...if you didn't receive my address let me know that also. Thanks an have a wonderful day.

    Ellie

  • dem_pa
    11 years ago

    I mailed my seeds and the other item I told you about.

    Don

  • dem_pa
    11 years ago

    I mailed my seeds and the other item I told you about.

    Don

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    You still have 7 days to sign up for this swap if you are still thinking whether to or not.

    Yesterday I received seeds from crystalline_ca and Vanessa.
    Vanessa can you email me with your gardenweb name so that I can put 'received' please. When sending seeds please send me your gardenweb name and first and last name so that it is easier to match up.

    Again those that have joined are as follows:
    1. strmywthr3/Barbie
    2. Smitties50/Margo - Received
    3. Julia42/Julia
    4. farmergirl2009/Ellie
    5. highalttransplant/Bonnie
    6. Chefconnie/Connie - Received
    7. Mchill320/Michelle
    8. Shanta
    9. sassybutterfly_2008/Wendy

    1. Tracy77/Tracy
    2. Spacetogrow
    3. legallyheidi/Heidi
    4. RideauRambler/Sara
    5. ginaSki/Gina
    6. borge99/
    7. socalgardengal/ - Received
    8. vajeff/Jeff
    9. skyblue52/ - Received
    10. crystalline_ca/ Received
    11. pinkiris / Jayeanne
    12. amiahjordano
    13. clay_lady2000
    14. grdngramma
    15. ohiofem / robin
    16. green_go / Gala
    17. Dem_pa / Don

    Has anyone ordered from Azure Dandilion seeds before? I am thinking about it but want to know if anyone has had any comments on this site? It's a beautiful day here but very cold.

    Ellie

  • amiahjordan0
    11 years ago

    farmergirl2009 my screen name is amiahjordan0, sorry I thought for sure I put my BW name on there. Glad you received them!
    Thanks Vanessa

  • lunar_owl
    11 years ago

    I am interested in joining.

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Thank you Vanessa...this makes it so much easier for me.
    Received Julia's yesterday. Packages are starting to make a pile now.

    Hoping to have most of my Christmas decorations and trees down today. Today I will have my daughter here to take care of her so hopefully I can get a few things done.

    Again those that have joined are as follows:
    1. strmywthr3/Barbie
    2. Smitties50/Margo - Received
    3. Julia42/Julia - Received
    4. farmergirl2009/Ellie
    5. highalttransplant/Bonnie
    6. Chefconnie/Connie - Received
    7. Mchill320/Michelle
    8. Shanta
    9. sassybutterfly_2008/Wendy

    1. Tracy77/Tracy
    2. Spacetogrow
    3. legallyheidi/Heidi
    4. RideauRambler/Sara
    5. ginaSki/Gina
    6. borge99/
    7. socalgardengal/ - Received
    8. vajeff/Jeff
    9. skyblue52/ - Received
    10. crystalline_ca/ Received
    11. pinkiris / Jayeanne
    12. amiahjordano / Vanessa - Received
    13. clay_lady2000
    14. grdngramma
    15. ohiofem / robin
    16. green_go / Gala
    17. Dem_pa / Don

    Ellie

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Nightowls you most certainly can join. I will send you an email with my mailing address. Be sure to send a wish list with your seeds and I will try to fill some of your wishes.

    If there is anyone else that would like to join please do so. Closing date for joining is January 27th. This is a good way to clean out your seed box of unwanted veggies, herbs and berries that you won't use or don't like.

    Can't believe that the weekend is over!

    Ellie

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Well gardeners we are on the last week to sign up for this swap. If you are like other gardeners, you may have veggie seeds that you have bought but found out you or your family doesn't like them. Heres a way to "trade them in" and get something that you do like whether you have 10 pkts or 50 pkts. Swap closes this coming Sunday. Seeds need to reach me no later than February 10th.

    If you have any questions, please send me a email. Have a great day!

    Ellie

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Shanta's Package came today. We still have a few days if anyone would like to join this swap.

    Again those that have joined are as follows:
    1. strmywthr3/Barbie
    2. Smitties50/Margo - Received
    3. Julia42/Julia - Received
    4. farmergirl2009/Ellie
    5. highalttransplant/Bonnie
    6. Chefconnie/Connie - Received
    7. Mchill320/Michelle
    8. Shanta - Received
    9. sassybutterfly_2008/Wendy

    1. Tracy77/Tracy
    2. Spacetogrow
    3. legallyheidi/Heidi
    4. RideauRambler/Sara
    5. ginaSki/Gina
    6. borge99/
    7. socalgardengal/ - Received
    8. vajeff/Jeff
    9. skyblue52/ - Received
    10. crystalline_ca/ Received
    11. pinkiris / Jayeanne
    12. amiahjordano / Vanessa - Received
    13. clay_lady2000
    14. grdngramma
    15. ohiofem / robin
    16. green_go / Gala
    17. Dem_pa / Don

    In a couple of days I will send out reminders.

    Send in bubble envelope, with a return label, and enough postage for the return trip plus 1 extra stamp for the extra seeds sent to you.

    Enclose a list of the seeds you are sending, and also a
    wish list of seeds you would like in return.

    Seeds no older than 2011-2012 and they must be viable.

    Seeds that are 2010 and older will be put in the donation pile.
    Seeds need to reach me no later than February 10th

    The weather finally warmed up some so its snowing out tonight. Have a great evening.

    Ellie

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    TOMORROW (JAN 27TH) IS THE LAST SIGN UP DATE FOR THIS SWAP. If anyone still wishes to join this swap, please do so.

    I have not had internet service for the past 2 days. It is starting to happen lots so am thinking I may be looking for another interset service. Dem_pa's and Spacetogrow's seed packets came in yesterday.

    Speaking of Don's, I think his was at the post office a few hours to long. Not only was it really taped up (very unusual for him) but when I opened several of the seed packages had been chewed plus some seed like a mouse had gotten in. (Don't worry Don, You will still be getting the same amount.) After the initial surprise was over, I started to laugh.

    Again those that have joined are as follows:
    1. strmywthr3/Barbie
    2. Smitties50/Margo - Received
    3. Julia42/Julia - Received
    4. farmergirl2009/Ellie / Received
    5. highalttransplant/Bonnie
    6. Chefconnie/Connie - Received
    7. Mchill320/Michelle
    8. Shanta - Received
    9. sassybutterfly_2008/Wendy

    1. Tracy77/Tracy
    2. Spacetogrow / Received
    3. legallyheidi/Heidi
    4. RideauRambler/Sara
    5. ginaSki/Gina
    6. borge99/
    7. socalgardengal/ - Received
    8. vajeff/Jeff
    9. skyblue52/ - Received
    10. crystalline_ca/ Received
    11. pinkiris / Jayeanne
    12. amiahjordano / Vanessa - Received
    13. clay_lady2000
    14. grdngramma
    15. ohiofem / robin
    16. green_go / Gala
    17. Dem_pa / Don / Received

    I saw on one of the other swaps that the hostess was counting all the seed packets coming in so thought this would be fun. So far there has been 980 seed packets sent. We still have 15 participants to receive yet. I think that is pretty good for this swap. Hey for everyone!

    Have a great day!

    Ellie

  • helenb1949
    11 years ago

    I would like to join in. Please let me know where to send my seeds.

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    I forgot to add to the list Nightowls. HelenB1949 joined this morning. Sent you an email. Let me know if you didn't get it. Did I forget to add anyone else?

    Tomorrow is the last day folks to sign up!

    Ellie

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    TODAY is the LAST day to sign up for this swap.

    If you are looking to try new varieties of garden produce and clean out all the packages you don't like and are not going to use, now is the time to trade them in.

    Thank you for all those that have already signed up.

    Ellie

  • randysbirds
    11 years ago

    Ellie,

    would love to join in on your swap. have lots of tomato seeds i could put in the kitty, got green lentils and field peas to. i will ship them out on the 1st how do ya want them packed. got a pound of peas and lentils, few hundred rutgers, beefsteak, roma tomatoes. my email aplace2fledge@yahoo.com.
    my name is randy and i live in ne montana.
    my gardenweb user name is randysbirds
    interested in any type of veggie seeds.
    thanx
    randy

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Thank you for joining in the swap. I will be sending you an email.

    REMEMBER....todays the last day to sign up!

    Ellie

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    This swap is now closed for new sign-ups.

    Have a great evening everyone.

    Ellie

  • sassybutterfly_2008
    11 years ago

    Ellie ~ I am still working on my package and it will be going out in the mail to ya no later than Thursday! So excited! :)

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Received Nightowls / Sara & Ohiofem / Robin's package today.

    Again those that have joined are as follows:
    1. strmywthr3/Barbie
    2. Smitties50/Margo - Received
    3. Julia42/Julia - Received
    4. farmergirl2009/Ellie / Received
    5. highalttransplant/Bonnie
    6. Chefconnie/Connie - Received
    7. Mchill320/Michelle
    8. Shanta - Received
    9. sassybutterfly_2008/Wendy

    1. Tracy77/Tracy
    2. Spacetogrow / Received
    3. legallyheidi/Heidi
    4. RideauRambler/Sara
    5. ginaSki/Gina
    6. borge99/
    7. socalgardengal/ - Received
    8. vajeff/Jeff
    9. skyblue52/ - Received
    10. crystalline_ca/ Received
    11. pinkiris / Jayeanne
    12. amiahjordano / Vanessa - Received
    13. clay_lady2000
    14. grdngramma
    15. ohiofem / robin - Received
    16. green_go / Gala
    17. Dem_pa / Don / Received
    18. Nightowls / Sara - Received
    19. HelenB1949
    20. Gary
    21. Randysbirds / Randy

    There is still plenty of time to go through your seeds since we still have ten days for the seeds to get to me. Have a wonderful evening.

    Ellie

  • vajeff
    11 years ago

    My package was mailed Tuesday.

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Today looks like its going to be another spring day...was 46* yesterday. Oh I know, its only the 1st of February and still winter. But I can dream can' I!

    Received Gary's and Jeff's seeds yesterday so we are getting on the home stretch.

    Ellie

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Received grdngramma / Pams package today.

    Those that have sent in their seeds are:
    1. strmywthr3/Barbie
    2. Smitties50/Margo - Received
    3. Julia42/Julia - Received
    4. farmergirl2009/Ellie / Received
    5. highalttransplant/Bonnie
    6. Chefconnie/Connie - Received
    7. Mchill320/Michelle
    8. Shanta - Received
    9. sassybutterfly_2008/Wendy

    1. Tracy77/Tracy
    2. Spacetogrow / Received
    3. legallyheidi/Heidi
    4. RideauRambler/Sara
    5. ginaSki/Gina
    6. borge99/
    7. socalgardengal/ - Received
    8. vajeff/Jeff - Received
    9. skyblue52/ - Received
    10. crystalline_ca/ Received
    11. pinkiris / Jayeanne
    12. amiahjordano / Vanessa - Received
    13. clay_lady2000
    14. grdngramma / Pam - Received
    15. ohiofem / robin - Received
    16. green_go / Gala
    17. Dem_pa / Don / Received
    18. Nightowls / Sara - Received
    19. HelenB1949
    20. Gary / Received
    21. Randysbirds / Randy

    Still have another week to get your seeds in so no worries.
    Have a great weekend....Superbowl.

    Ellie

  • highalttransplant
    11 years ago

    Ellie, did you get my email?

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Bonnie, I did not receive your email. Can you send again.

    Thanks!

    Ellie

  • sassybutterfly_2008
    11 years ago

    My pkg went out Saturday. 56 packets!

    I'm emailing you wish/sent lists if that's ok?

    Thanks!
    Wendy

  • borge99
    11 years ago

    forgot to post that I mailed mine out on saturday

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Received 3 packages of seeds today so getting closer to being able to start sorting. Received: randybirds, mchill320 and rideaurambler's.

    The following participants that we are waiting for are:

    strmywthr3/Barbie
    highalttransplant/Bonnie
    sassybutterfly_2008/Wendy
    Tracy77/Tracy
    ginaSki/Gina
    borge99/
    pinkiris / Jayeanne
    clay_lady2000
    green_go / Gala
    HelenB1949
    Lysa39

    By February 13th or 14th I should be able to start the 'Going once...Going twice. Then all the envies will be mailed out to everyone.

    It's been spring-like weather here for the past week but snow is coming by Wednesday again. Have a fantastic day!

    Ellie

  • strmywthr3
    11 years ago

    mine went in the mail monday.

    Barbi

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Received 3 more packages today....

    Waiting for the following packages to arrive so I can tart to sort seeds:
    highalttransplant/Bonnie
    Tracy77/Tracy
    ginaSki/Gina
    borge99/
    pinkiris / Jayeanne
    clay_lady2000
    HelenB1949
    Lysa39

    So far 1,410 packets of seed have come in and still awaiting 8 more participants to arrive. Thats a lot of seed to go through.

    Well no snow yet but looks pretty dark to the West. I took a walk around the yard and I see leaf buds starting to form. A little early for around here just hope the buds don't freeze.

    Have a wonderful day!

    Ellie

  • helenb1949
    11 years ago

    I sent my seeds out late Jan. You should have them by now.

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Helen I went downstairs this morning and sure enough it was there. Also rceived yesterday Borge99's package of seeds.

    Still waiting for these:
    highalttransplant/Bonnie
    Tracy77/Tracy
    ginaSki/Gina
    pinkiris / Jayeanne
    clay_lady2000
    Lysa39

    And don't forget once the seeds are sorted we start the 'Going once...Going twice" for 3 days which is always fun.

    Today I am going to finished up putting the seeds on a spread sheet so it will be easier to sort...all 1,470 of the packets that have come in.

    Happy Friday to all!

    Ellie

  • highalttransplant
    11 years ago

    Good luck, Ellie!!! My swap has half as many packets sent in, since it's limited to one type of vegetable, but 750 packets is still nothing to sneeze at, LOL. It is a bit of work to get the spreadsheet set up, but once it's done, you can reuse the format year after year.

    Hopefully my package will arrive by tomorrow.

    Bonnie

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Happy monday morning!

    It's hard to believe that it is Monday already..don't know where the weekend went.
    Still waiting on 4 the following packets to come:

    Tracy77
    GinaSki-gina
    Pinkiris/Jayeanne
    Clay_lady

    Yours should come today Lisa and I will post when it does.
    I finished the spreadsheet the other day so I may get started in sorting because its going to take awhile.

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Lynn / Clay_lady I received yours today.

    Still waiting of the following:
    Tracy77
    ginaSki / Gina
    pinkiris / Jayeanne - mailing
    Lysa39 - seeds on the way

    Today I sorted all the seeds into separate baskets so when I am lookiing at your wish list I just need to check the spreadsheet to see if I have it and then get it out of the tomato box or squash box. etc. and put in your pile.

    Tomorrow I will actually start the sorting.

    Ellie

  • elliesfun
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Received Lisa's packet yesterday. Today I am starting to sort since I know some of you are already or are thinking about starting to plant your gardens. Hopefully by putting in a couple of long days by this weekend I can start the "Going once...Going Twice". Then first of the week the packages will be mailed out.

    It has been spring-like the past few days. Even though it freezes at night gets nice during the day. Yesterday I removed some of the pine needles on a few shrubs and spotted a few slugs. Ugh! already. Hoping it rains today so I won't be tempted to go outside for a little sun.

    Ellie

  • dem_pa
    11 years ago

    I received my seeds today. Thanks to all who shared their seeds with me. Thanks to a great hostess.

    Don

  • borge99
    11 years ago

    Rec'd my seeds today, Great swap great hostess thank you everyone that shared seeds!

  • socalgardengal
    11 years ago

    Thank you Ellie and everyone for sharing your seeds! I received my package today! What a wonderful assortment :) Happy gardening to you all ~ Christine

  • Ohiofem 6a/5b Southwest Ohio
    11 years ago

    I received my seeds today -- many more than I contributed. Ellie even apologized for not getting some of my exotic requests! And they came by first class mail from the West Coast to Ohio in two days time. I really didn't expect to get so many great seeds. I am very grateful to Ellie, all the seed donors and the Post Office for giving me a great gift. Hope you all have a wonderful gardening season.

  • julia42
    11 years ago

    Hi Ellie! I received my seeds today too! What a great selection - some from my wish list and some that sounded similar and intriguing and also many many surprises! I wasn't expecting nearly so many seeds back - thank you so much! I'm excited to try out all the new veggies.

    Have a bountiful gardening year!

    Thanks!
    Julia

  • amiahjordan0
    11 years ago

    Got all my GREAT assortment of seeds today! SOOO excited! Thanks for all the hard work :)

  • sassybutterfly_2008
    11 years ago

    Got mine today, you ROCK Ellie!! Thanks ever so much!

  • crystalline_ca
    11 years ago

    Hi Ellie,
    I received my package of seeds today too! Thanks a lot for taking much effort to select the seeds for me. I like every type of seeds you sent. Can't wait to try them all.
    Thanks again!

  • vajeff
    11 years ago

    I received my package. Thank you for the great assortment! I'm definitely looking forward to these. I haven't tried ground cherries and orach before, but now I will!

  • julia42
    11 years ago

    Vajeff - ground cherries are so delicious, easy, and rewarding! You'll love them!

  • pinkiris
    11 years ago

    Thank you Ellie and everyone! I received my package today! What a wonderful assortment :) Jayeanne

  • highalttransplant
    11 years ago

    Hi Ellie! Received my envelope today. Thank you for all of your hard work on this swap! You've done a great job!

    Now if I could just wrap up the pepper swap, I could start trying to decide which seeds to plant from this swap! I'm afraid I've still got a long way to go ...

  • spacetogrow
    11 years ago

    I received mine as well. Twice as many packets as I sent in for the swap!

    Ellie, I hope you got some great stuff for yourself, and now get a well deserved rest.

  • chefconnie
    11 years ago

    I received my seeds today! Thanks so much.

  • grdngramma
    11 years ago

    Wow, this is great!!!! Got my seeds too!!!! Wonderful, thanks so much!!!