What a wonderful afternoon! We had a very nice turnout -- 14 people and over 200 plants, everything from orchids and peonies to coneflowers and ajuga -- and some plants I'd never seen before! I picked up some lovely things; Attar of Roses peony, brunnera, purple daylilies and a boatload of lambs ear that I really needed! Plus a lovely thistle feeder that will be perfect for luring the finches to my bedroom window. We had some great door prizes -- and plenty of peonies for all! The food was great -- as always. The sausage/rotini casserole, the broccoli salad and the orange cake were special standouts. But it was all good! And as always, the people were wonderful. Some folks I know well, like Jeanne and Mary, and some I've met before, like Jenny and Sarah. Some folks were new to the fall swap, like Elizabeth and Deb. And some people I haven't met before, like Sessa, Denise, Linda and Judy! I know I'm forgetting people, but I won't forget what a great time we had. A lbunch of us lingered around the firepit long after the official 'swapping' was over, swapping stories. As always, a huge thanks to Terri D -- one of the most gracious hostesses I know!

Helen, just a thought, it's your call. But would it be possible to swap first and then eat? Only reason I ask is because those who have plans would know what time to arrive for the swap and then, if they needed to leave before the lunch, they would have that option. I know of at least one person who would come but cannot stay very long. Either way, I'll be there. Just thought I would toss out that idea for those who are short on time. Linda

Bobbie, Well yesterday I got my plants cut back and ready to pot today. I took a tumble down my hill into the alley now my whole body hurts. Thankfully no real damage, I am accident prone so I have learned how to fall. We are moving in the spring and main item on our search for a new home is that the yard is flat. I hope to get my niece here this weekend to dig plants and move them to my sisters yard. She is going to establish a new garden bed with some of my plants and will hold plants for me to move to my new home.Fortunately my niece is a horticulture major at the U of M and works at the information desk at Bachman's so she knows what she is doing. A long way to say I don't have even one plant in a pot. Thus I am not going to be there tomorrow. I am going to stay at home and rest my poor body.

Hi All, Two days until we gather and I am excited. I hope anyone reading this will feel free to drop by even if you do not have many plants or seeds, and I guarantee you will go home with some new garden growers. Some door prizes including a "grand prize" and some little give-aways should add to the fun. I am packing a sandwich & a drink and bringing a dessert and a salad to share. Would everyone who plans to come to the swap please try to answer this question: What would you REALLY like to take home from the swap? I say try because I have not decided what to post for myself yet! Peg aka gentlegardener