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HAVE: Buda Swap - Oct 16 - Austin/San Antonio Area

chargreen
13 years ago

Hello Everyone,

The Austin/San Antonio Area Fall Plant Swap will be on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Buda City Park pavilion. I will post directions and a map before the swap.

We will have a potluck lunch and lots of fun!! Let me know if you have any questions. Also if you want to be added to the evite list please email me.

We welcome any plant swappers that want to join us!

Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Charlotte

Comments (14)

  • wantonamara Z8 CenTex
    13 years ago

    I will be missing it this year. I am off to New Mexico to search for agave seeds.

  • nbtonya
    13 years ago

    Is there any pre-swapping going on? Maybe I have missed that thread somehow.

    Tonya

  • chargreen
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    The swap is less than 2 weeks away.
    Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather and getting ready for the swap.
    Charlotte

  • honeybunny2 Fox
    13 years ago

    Tonya, I think I read a list of their postings somewhere. I read Bobs, and tried to send him and email, since he likes variegated plants and I have a few new ones that I know he would love to have. The email would not go thru. Bob and I both love variegated plants that are diffrent. Bob, if you read this I have a variegated iron plant, that looks beautiful in the yard. Needs shade, I have been saving it since last October, but have it in a zip lock bag, and it is still alive. Love those, iron plants. Barbra

  • nbtonya
    13 years ago

    Thanks Barbra, if you find that listing, please let me know. I haven't seen it and I don't think Charlotte is aware of it either.

    Tonya

  • honeybunny2 Fox
    13 years ago

    Ok, I know what I did, I did a search, and entered Buda plant swap, I just did it again. The problem is I was reading the postings from the wrong year. That is probably why my email would not go thru. Last night I could not figure it out, its funny how much clearer you think after a cup of coffee. Sorry, Barbra

  • nbtonya
    13 years ago

    That's pretty funny Barbra. Smart way to look for it though. See you tomorrow in SA...

    Tonya

  • chargreen
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Next Saturday is the swap.
    Hope this beautiful weather continues, so far the extended forecast looks good.
    I will post some of the plants I'm bringing later.
    Feel free to post your have and wants on this thread.

    Once again I'm posting the following information.

    Here is the basic outline for our swap.
    The swap usually starts at 9am sharp and we usually do door
    prizes and a potluck lunch around noon. It's usually all over by 1:30
    or 2 depending on weather and how many people come. As for what to
    bring, the options are wide open. Plants of course, either divisions of
    your perennials, or cuttings you started or seeds you collected and
    labeled. Sometimes people bring whole plants they decided they didn't
    like anymore or didn't have room for. Also, if making new plants is not
    your thing, you can bring gardening related items, books, terra cotta
    pots, tools, etc... People are generally very generous and eager to
    make newbies feel welcome so there are no hard and fast rules about
    what you can bring. Also, most gardeners just don't want to take any of
    their own stuff back home so they are often not expecting an "even
    trade". Please do not take an item from someone's area without asking.
    A good idea is to bring an extra box to put under your table for the plants you
    have swapped and are taking home.

    Items under the tables are off limits.
    Also, we do have a donation jar if you want to help with the pavilion rental
    fee.

    There is also a list of things you may find useful to bring:
    camp chair or stool
    card table (there are no tables provided at the Buda pavilion)
    extra plant labels and marker
    extra plastic pots - usually someone needs these
    plastic bags for transporting goodies
    plastic nursery trays for transporting goodies
    gardening item to donate for door prize (optional)
    Your favorite food or drink for the potluck.
    Drinking water
    rain jacket (for some reason our swap usually causes a shower!

  • chargreen
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Here is a link to a map to the park.
    We meet at the small pavilion.

    Here is a link that might be useful: Map

  • chargreen
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    Here is a list of plants I'm bringing to the swap.
    Gulf Coast Penstemon
    Zexmenia
    Holy Basil - Tulsi
    Papalo
    Society Garlic
    Garlic Chives
    Huernia -Dragon Flower
    Horseherb
    and whatever else I can fit in the car.
    See you at the swap.
    Charlotte

  • chargreen
    Original Author
    13 years ago

    It was a perfect day for the swap.
    We had a small group but it was fun as usual.
    Thanks to Lindsey, Debbie, Margie, Omar, Larry, Marcie, Pam and Carey for coming and sharing plants.
    See you at the spring swap in April.
    Charlotte

  • Vulture61
    13 years ago

    It was a nice swap, indeed. Thank you everybody!

    Omar

  • nbtonya
    13 years ago

    Sorry I couldn't make it afterall. I realized that I had over committed and am trying to work on that! Sounds like y'all had a great time. Hope to see you in the spring!

    Tonya

  • careyana
    13 years ago

    It was great to meet everyone!

    As a reminder, I brought very little - only the "Blue Angel" Columbine and the Orchid Tree 'bauhinia purpurea'.

    I may have promised cuttings or rooted cuttings of various plants. Unfortunately I have a terrible memory and forgot to take my notebook!

    Please message me with your information and what I may have promised so I can ensure I'm prepared for spring. :)

    Carey

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