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Seed swap reminder
« on: Jul 06, 2009, 11:15:42 AM »
This is just a quick reminder that I will again be hosting a seed swap this winter. Now is the time to start saving seeds so you can join the fun!  :BigGrin:  Last year's swappers got some pretty neat varieties in their packages.  :ThumbUp:
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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #1 on: Jul 06, 2009, 12:17:51 PM »
 :banana02: :banana02: Already plan on saving for it Sarah and including seeds from some of the ones that you sent me in the swap :yesssss:

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #2 on: Jul 06, 2009, 03:46:37 PM »
I need to remember to save seeds this year!

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #3 on: Jul 07, 2009, 07:07:16 AM »
 :ThumbUp: Oh please do Triss.....you always have some good ones  :grinnnn:

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #4 on: Aug 04, 2009, 07:12:04 AM »
Just bumping this up again........is everyone remembering to save some seeds.

I am......i have them drying all over the house (LOL)!!

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #5 on: Aug 04, 2009, 08:04:53 AM »
my hollyhock didn't bloom and it's second year I had hoped to harvest them, but I guess not.

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #6 on: Aug 04, 2009, 09:30:41 AM »
Duh, I have two different colors of hoolyhock I'll be swapping this year...I'll make sure you get some.
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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #7 on: Aug 04, 2009, 03:30:30 PM »
I think i have some that i didnt plant this year Duh.

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #8 on: Aug 05, 2009, 12:58:06 PM »
Thanks for the offers.  I'll keep them in mind.  But I still have so many seeds in my box that I don't really want to add any to it.  But I'll contribute and everyone can get some bonus seems maybe.  If that's alright.

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #9 on: Aug 26, 2009, 02:35:03 PM »
How is everyone doing with their seed saving?

I will have lots of pepper seeds and tomatoes, poppies, coneflowers, daisys, and a few others.

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #10 on: Aug 26, 2009, 03:33:33 PM »
I have columbine, maltese cross, arithemis, and malva zebrina packaged.  Sweet william and iris drying.

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #11 on: Aug 27, 2009, 07:36:16 AM »
Great start Triss~~!!

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #12 on: Aug 27, 2009, 09:05:26 AM »
Can someone give me a little rundown on how this works? Does everyone send all of their seeds into one person and they make up packages to go out based on a wish list? Or does everyone just send to anyone who posts a have/wish list?
Curiosity has me here. There isn't much I want but I do have some posies I could share.
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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #13 on: Aug 27, 2009, 10:03:36 AM »
i'm going to have blackberry lilies the orange ones comming out my ears.

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #14 on: Aug 27, 2009, 10:11:02 AM »
Tina, here's the rundown on how it works:

"Everyone who wishes to be involved will send the seeds they want to include in the swap to me. When the deadline rolls around, I will then swap the seeds around, and mail your new seeds back to you. 

All types of seeds are welcome; flowers, veggies, trees, shrubs, vines, ect.

Please include at leat 25 seeds in each pack, unless they are small seeds, then the general "rule" is 1/8 tsp. of seeds in each packet. If it's a rare or hard to come by seed, less than 25 is okay, but please be sure to note that on the packet.

Please label each packet with the name of the seeds, and as much info as you can about growing requirements like sun or shade, plant height, ect.

Also put your screen name on each packet, so if there are questions or problems with your seed, we can take care of them.

You may send in as many packets as you would like, but please no more than 10 packets of the same type of seeds. You will get back roughly the same number you sent in.

Mail your seeds to me in a padded (bubble) envelope. Include postage to return the envelope to you.

You may also include a brief (5-10 item) wish list of seeds...I will do my best to get you a few off the list.

The deadline for seeds to reach me will be January 31. My plan is to get them out right after that, so we all get a nice suprise in our mailboxes around valentine's day. "


Tammy, bonus seeds would be a great thing. :grinnnn: Be sure to send along a wish list if there is anything special you are looking for. :ThumbUp:

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #15 on: Aug 27, 2009, 01:09:20 PM »
I would love to see wish lists posted here so I could peruse them and see if I can fulfill anyone's dreams. Most seeds in February are a little late for planting here. I sow most in fall. Or for spring seeded items like morning glories or zinnias I sow in January or so in protected areas for planting out later.
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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #16 on: Aug 27, 2009, 02:22:44 PM »
Thats great on the blackberry lilies Duh, they are so pretty

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #17 on: Aug 28, 2009, 04:39:17 PM »
Ohhh, my seed packs so far only have the name of the flower on them.  I can make any new ones with growing info.

Once I get my self together, I will post a wish list Tina and a what I have list in case you see any that you may like.  I could always pull a pack or two to mail your way if there is something you could plant earlier than the swap.

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #18 on: Aug 28, 2009, 08:39:15 PM »
I guess I need to google to see if blackberry lilies are the same or different than candy lilies.
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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #19 on: Aug 28, 2009, 09:45:17 PM »
Ohhh, my seed packs so far only have the name of the flower on them.  I can make any new ones with growing info.

Once I get my self together, I will post a wish list Tina and a what I have list in case you see any that you may like.  I could always pull a pack or two to mail your way if there is something you could plant earlier than the swap.

Triss,  I still have the template for seed packets you made for me years ago.  Love them.

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #20 on: Aug 29, 2009, 02:02:11 PM »
I am so glad Sheri.

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #21 on: Aug 30, 2009, 02:45:49 PM »
Hmmm, i think i remember that template too.

Do you still have a copy of it Triss??

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #22 on: Aug 30, 2009, 03:27:49 PM »
I probably do or another one if you need it.  I will look cuz right now I am using Print Shop for my own templates and I know you would need one in some other program.

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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #23 on: Aug 30, 2009, 03:32:06 PM »
This is the blank I am using.  I put the pic of the flower on the main part in the middle and my info on the top tab though I have to put it on upside down so that it can be viewed properly once it is put together.


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Re: Seed swap reminder
« Reply #24 on: Aug 31, 2009, 07:03:54 AM »
Thanks Triss.

 

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