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Come Join Us - 4th Annual Tomato & Pepper Seed Exchange !

hmacdona1
12 years ago

Hi everyone,

As a Canadian member, I am unable to post this note in the exchange forum. I do hope you'll be ok with me posting here as I wanted to extend this offer to the US and International gardenweb members as I did last year.

I am hosting another Tomato and Pepper seed swap that will include members from a few different forums. I wanted to post this a bit early so you have time to collect seeds or place an order.

Here are the guidelines we will follow for this swap (Note - they differ slightly from last year): color="#0000FF">

1) Seeds must be received by me no later than November 15th, so I recommend you mail your envelope no later than November 1st. For those in the US and overseas, you need to allow at least a couple of weeks for mail time.

You can send "named varieties" of tomatoes or peppers (or both). Do not include mixes or seeds labeled "granny's mystery mix" or unnamed bell peppers or anything like that. I cannot, in fairness, send mixed or unknown packs of seed back to people that followed the instructions and only sent in "named varieties". If I receive anything like this, the seeds will be returned to you unless they are clearly marked as bonuses.

If you are sending hybrid seeds to exchange, only F1 seeds from a commercial source are acceptable. Your source for the F1 seeds must be clearly labelled on the envelope/seed packet. Do not send in seeds you have collected from a hybrid plant. They will not grow true to the original parent plant. If you are unsure if the seed you have collected is from a hybrid, please do your research online before mailing in your seeds.

2) A minimum of 10 seeds per packet. A maximum of 5 packets of the same seed. An overall maximum of 40 packets per person. Please stick to this limit. Every year there�s a few people that push past this limit and include a note that says "I hope it's ok - and by the way - I only want rare seeds in return"...LOL. Sorry folks, that will not work. It�s just not fair to everyone else. Bonus seeds are of course, more than welcome. I just ask that bonuses be clearly labelled as such.

Please ensure seed packets are clearly marked with the name, and whether they are heirloom, OP (Open Pollinated), or F1 hybrid seeds. If you are sending pepper seeds, it would help me a great deal with sorting if you could indicate on the packages if the peppers are sweet or hot as many individuals in the last swap had clear preferences. If seeds are from a commercial source, please note that as well.

3) If you send tomato seeds, you will receive tomato seeds in return. The same idea for peppers, unless you include a note indicating you want something different in return. You can also send in tomato seeds and ask for pepper seeds in return or visa versa, or any combination. I fully expect a large variety and volume of seed types to be able to accommodate this.

4) Please include a list of what you are sending, your wish list and if there are any seeds you do not want to receive. It is very important to take the time to write out a list of what you are sending, otherwise I have to do it for you and I do not have time for that. If you are only interested in heirloom or OP, please tell me that as well. I will try my best to accommodate your wish list, but there are no guarantees of course. The variety will be completely dependent on what is sent in. In last year's swap, we were able to fill many items on people's wish lists so please take the time to prepare one - it will be worth your while. I do my very best to handle this swap fairly. I will post a separate note shortly listing the highly sought after varieties from last years swap, in case this helps those that are wondering what to send in.

5) You will need to mail your seeds inside a bubble envelope with a return label inside, along with the correct amount of return postage. I will reuse your original bubble envelope to send your surprise seeds back to you. Return postage rates are as follows:

* If you live in Canada - $1.25 return postage stamps

* If you live in the US - $2.16 (CAD or US$) (includes tax)

* If you live outside Canada and US - $4.31 (CAD or US$) (includes tax)

All postage rates can be verified on the Canada Post website. For those outside of Canada, you will need to send enough funds to pay for return postage. You can either send concealed cash in the envelope or you could submit payment for postage via Paypal. Please DO NOT send stamps from your country. They will not work here in Canada :)

It's important that you send a regular bubble envelope and not the heavy cardboard insulated type. Weight restriction in this price category is 100g.

6) If you change your mind after registering, and no longer wish to participate, PLEASE notify me immediately so we do not delay the swap waiting for your seeds to arrive. This will also save me a great deal of time trying to follow up and track people down.

7) I will email you privately with my mailing address once you have posted here to sign up for this swap. You must make sure that your gardenweb profile has your email address attached and it's visible to other members, so I can contact you. Please triple check this before signing up for this swap.

Any questions. Please let me know. Let's have fun exchanging seeds !!!!

Thanks��Heather

Please note - I will be out of town on business September 25th thru 29th and October 11th thru 15th and will not be responding to anyone during that time. color="#0000FF">

Comments (150)

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Here's the updated list of bonus seeds available for participants of this swap. Note there are new additions to this list (marked with *). If you previously responded, and see anything else you want, just let me know about your "additions" please.

    Beet Detroit Dark Red, Medium Top
    Beet Scarlet Prince
    * Broad Leaf Batavian Endive
    Cucumber - Double Yield
    Eggplant - Black Beauty
    Eggplant - Goya Kumba
    Eggplant - Kecskemeti Lila
    Eggplant - Turkish Orange
    * Falstaff Red Brussel Sprouts
    * Leaf Brocolli
    * Love in a Mist (Purple flower)
    Melon - Mekti Painted Serpent
    Radish - China Rose
    Radish - Easter Egg
    * Saisai Leaf Radish
    * Spaghetti Squash
    Watermelon - Sugar Baby
    Watermelon - Sugar Lee
    Watermelon - Yellow Crimson

    Thanks ..Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Falstaff Red Brussel Sprouts are gone.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Eggplant Turkish Orange is gone

  • mike3
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I would like to change my preferences on the bonus seeds as:

    1. Eggplant - Black Beauty
      2. Eggplant - Twinkle
      3. Eggplant - Round Mauve
      4. Melon - Mekti Painted Serpent
      5. Cucumber - Double Yield
      6. Sunflower, Russian Mammoth

    I sent out my seeds yesterday (Oct. 24th). I am going to email you my wish list in the next couple of days.

    Thanks,
    Mike

  • PunkRotten
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Could I get some Broad Leaf Batavian Endive ? Thx

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks for the updates.

    Today I received seeds from:

    Barefootgardener12
    punkrotten

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Just posting the updated list of what's now available for bonus seeds. Coolbythecoast has graciously donated some more seeds. These new additions are marked with an *.

    These are available to participants of this swap. There are very limited quantities of these, so here is how were going to do it:

    1) Respond if interested and provide me with your top 6 picks, in order of preference. Please be specific. Do not respond, saying I am interested in any of the melons for example, as I will be dividing them up to those that responded with my specific instructions followed first. You will lose out if you are not specific. You can either respond by private message, or post here, it does not matter. I am going by time stamps on all responses, no matter what way you communicate with me. If you respond by email or private message, I will acknowledge receipt within a couple of days so you know it came through ok.

    2) Preference for specific types will be given on a first come first serve basis, so you need to respond quickly.

    3) I cannot guarantee you are able to get any of these seeds. It all depends on how many respond, and how quickly you respond, and how many individuals request the same seed. This is why I am asking you to identify your top 6 picks in order of preference, so your odds of getting something are higher.

    4) I will post a periodic update as certain varieties are fully depleted.

    5) PLEASE RESPOND NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 28th IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE SEEDS.

    Here is the list of bonus seeds:

    Beet Detroit Dark Red, Medium Top
    Broad Leaf Batavian Endive
    Cucumber - Double Yield
    Eggplant - Black Beauty
    * Eggplant Fengyung Purple
    Eggplant - Goya Kumba
    Eggplant - Kecskemeti Lila
    * Eggplant Pingtung Long
    * Eggplant Rosa Bianca
    * Eggplant Slim Jim
    * Eggplant Snowy
    * Eggplant Kumari Sri Lanka
    Leaf Brocolli
    Love in a Mist (Purple flower)
    Melon - Mekti Painted Serpent
    Radish - China Rose
    Saisai Leaf Radish
    Spaghetti Squash
    Watermelon - Sugar Baby
    Watermelon - Sugar Lee
    Watermelon - Yellow Crimson

    Thanks ..Heather

  • ticodxb
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I am interested in:

    1. Eggplant Pingtung Long
    2. Spaghetti Squash
    3. Eggplant Snowy
    4. Watermelon Sugar Lee
    5. Watermelon yellow Crimson
    6. Love in a Mist

    Thank you! I was just coming here to let you know I am sending my seeds out to you tomorrow and saw the post for bonus seeds! :D

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Spaghetti Squash and Love in a Mist are now gone.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Radish China Rose is gone !!!

  • slo_garden
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I swear that I posted this already but I don't see it, I mailed my seeds on Monday the 24th. Thanks!

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    thanks for the update.

  • Iris ( ranegrow ) z7 Maryland
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Heather ! I will be mailing my seeds tomorrow !

    I would love some of the eggplant "rosa bianca" and "pingtung long" and the cucumber "double yield" if you still have some of those . Thank you so much !

    Iris

  • pondgardener
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Heather,

    I'm a thousand miles from home but I wouldn't mind a few of the double yield cucumber seeds.

    Thanks
    George

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks for the updates everyone. Have updated your wishlists.

  • happygardener23
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    My goodness, every time I peek back there's more lovely seeds. I'd be all for Pingtung Long, Fengyung Purple, and/or Snowy eggplants especially if Hansel and/or Gretel were spoken for by the time I got my other "wishes" in.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today I received seeds from "phpete".

    As a friendly reminder to everyone, you need to get your seeds mailed no later than Nov 1st. It's too late to mail them after that as I will not get them in time, and will not hold up the swap waiting on seeds that were mailed after the deadline.

    There are still a number of people that I haven't heard from yet, so I would really appreciate if you could update me when you have mailed your seeds.

    Thanks a bunch....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    beets, detroit dark red are gone.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Final reminder folks...your seeds must be in the mail by Nov 1st. There are still a number of people on this forum that I have not heard from. I have send a couple of reminder messages to everyone, and would very much appreciate just a quick communication to let me know if you are no longer participating in this swap.....or when you mail your seeds.

    Your communication is very important to helping me run this swap smoothly and to avoid unnecessary delays.

    Thank you for your cooperation.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Please make sure you get your wish lists to me no later than Nov 1st. (If you haven't already sent it to me or included it when you mailed your seeds).

    Thanks....Heather

  • behlgarden
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I am getting anxious over why you have not received the seeds yet, they went out on Oct 18 from Los Angeles, CA. Does it really takes 2-weeks to get to Canada?

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Yes Behl...it takes 2 weeks for seeds to get to Canada. You need to remember that everything has to go through customs since you are sending to a different country.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today I received seeds from someone with the initials M.K. (first and last name initials) from Ithaca, NY. I have no idea who you are, as you did not write your member name on a note anywhere in the envelope and have not received any correspondence from anyone that has disclosed this name to me.

    Please contact me asap so I can update my records accordingly. I need to be clear on whose seeds I've received and which ones I'm still waiting for.

    Thanks

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today I received seeds from "Behlgarden", "Dirtdaddy", "Roper2008" and someone with the initials M.K. from Ithaca, NY.

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today I received seeds from:

    * Mayeeta
    * Newine
    * Tinley244

    I am still needing the person with the initials M.K. from Ithaca, NY to get in touch with me. I have received seeds from you but have no idea who you are, as you did not write your member name on a note. This is urgent. Please contact me.

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I still have not heard from the following members that signed up for this swap:

    * Dirtscratcher2010
    * Greenthumb2011
    * HoosierJoe
    * PLSell
    * Rgvnewf
    * Sagg30
    * Takama
    * Tomazo
    * Vronp

    Folks, I have emailed you on a few occassions reminding you of the deadline (Nov 1st) and asking that you 1) advise me when your seeds have been mailed or 2) tell me you are no longer in this swap. I do not understand why there has been no communication from you. I really do not have time to continue to follow up with numerous participants.

    As such, I am not going to wait on your seeds. I have no choice but to assume they are not coming. If you haven't already mailed your seeds, it's too late now. I won't get them in time. If I get any envelopes that are postmarked after today, they will be returned to you, unopened with the original seeds sent back to you. I will not email anyone on this list to advise your envelope was returned, because I'm not even going to open it to find out who it came from. If you sent your envelope by today, I strongly recommend you let me know right away, or I will not wait on your envelope and there will be no seeds left to swap for the ones you sent in.

    Thanks everyone.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Yesterday I received seeds from "appaloosa909".
    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today I received seeds from:

    * coolbythecoast
    * cziga
    * slo-garden

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I just received these bonus seeds to share (thanks slo-garden). I have very limited quantities of these, so first come first serve...you'd better be quick :)

    * Charentais Melon (french cantaloupe)
    * Collective Farm Woman (russian melon)
    * Ha'Ogen (Israeli melon)
    * Zolotistaja (Russian melon)
    * Shi-Li-Hon (Chinese mustard greens)

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Charentais melon and zolotistaja is gone.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Collective farm woman is gone too.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Shi-Li-Hon (Chinese mustard greens)are gone too. The only thing left is Ha'ogen.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I have one pack of Ha'ogen melon seed left for a bonus.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    The ha'ogen melon is no gone. that was the last pack of this bonus offer.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today I received seeds from "Mike3".

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    A quick update for everyone....as I'm sure you're very anxious to get your surprise packages back. Once all of the envelopes have been received, I will get started on filling and remailing your "surprise" packages back to you. I'm waiting on 40+ envelopes, and I expect the majority will arrive close to mid November.

    I will post updates in this forum when I start remailing envelopes. Please remember...it will likely take a couple of weeks for your envelope to arrive once I've mailed it.

    I would really appreciate if you could let me know when your envelope has arrived.

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today I received seeds from:

    * happygardener23
    * jonboy999
    * kwilds
    * luckynes13
    * pondgardener
    * rgvnewf
    * slowrolling
    * tmacmillan

    I have not had an opportunity to sort through the seeds you sent in, so may have to reach out to you individually, over the next couple of days, with any questions I may have on the seeds you sent in.

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I received some veggie seeds that "tmacmillan" has generously donated as bonuses. There are limited quantities of these, so let me know asap if you are interested in anything on this list. First come first serve, and this offer will be posted in all participating forums:

    * Cilantro
    * Cucumber Muncher
    * Lettuce Grand Rapids
    * Okra
    * Radish Round Black Spanish
    * Spinach Tyee Hybrid
    * Strawberry - Sweet Fresca

    I am off to my beloved dentist tonight for my annual checkup so will not be able to post updates on what's "taken" until later tonight. I will go by timestamps on replies. It does not matter if you reply by email or post here.

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    The strawberries and cilantro are now gone.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Cucumber muncher is gone as well.

  • behlgarden
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Heather,

    I would love to get OKRA if still available.

    Thanks

  • PunkRotten
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi, I'd be interested in any of these seeds in this order:

    * Okra
    * Lettuce Grand Rapids
    * Radish Round Black Spanish
    * Spinach Tyee Hybrid

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Got you down for okra Behlgarden.

    Punkrotten, I have you down for Spinach Tyee Hybrid, but you're too late on the other 3 unfortunately.

    All of these bonus seeds are now gone.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today I received seeds from:

    * Neepeppers
    * Rane_grow
    * Sorellina

    I haven't had a chance to sort through the seeds yet, so I may still need to contact you if I have any questions.

    Thanks....Heather

  • PunkRotten
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Heather I am gonna pass on the Spinach tree hybrid. You can give it to someone else. Thx

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Thanks for letting me know Punkrotten. I'll repost in all the forums that it's available again.

    Ok everyone....I have one packet of Spinach Tyee Hybrid to give away as a bonus. Please let me know asap if you'd like this seed.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Ok everyone....I have one packet of Spinach Tyee Hybrid to give away as a bonus. Please let me know asap if you'd like this seed.

    Folks, at this point..please consider requests for bonus seeds locked in as I have already stuffed the envelopes with the miscellaneous veggie bonus seeds that have were gifted and posted updates in all the forums.

    Also, I have been gradually stuffing envelopes with items from wish lists, so please consider your wish lists locked down at this point as well.

    Thanks

  • Iris ( ranegrow ) z7 Maryland
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Hi Heather, so glad my seeds made it there safe and sound ! I would love some of the Spinach Tyee Hybrid !
    thanks !

    Iris

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    The spinach is yours Rane_grow. Thanks for the quick response.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    12 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today I received seeds from "Highaltatransplant".