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WANTED: Seedling/Plant Swap

17 years ago

Anyone in Southwestern Ontario interested in a seedling swap late April/early May?

I've done this a couple of times in the past. It's nice to meet and chat with fellow gardeners.

Sylvia

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wlongon5b
17 years ago
Hi Sylvia,
Where in Southwestern Ontario are you located? I am in Cambridge and I would be interested.

Wendy
trishthegardenmom
17 years ago
Hi,
I'm in Mississauga. I'd love the opportunity to chat with fellow gardeners.
Trish
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knottyceltic
17 years ago
I might be interested...all depends on date and location.

Barb
southern Ontario, CANADA
flowergirl_on
17 years ago
I would be interested if location is not too far. I am in the London area.

Merja
jessebird
17 years ago
I would be interested. I live in Guelph.
mandyy12
17 years ago
I would be interested. we live in Sarnia.

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lovinlife
17 years ago
I would be interested. I live in London.
knottyceltic
17 years ago
Where are you located Sylvia?
frogged
17 years ago
Hello, I would be interested too!, around the London to Guelph region.
knottyceltic
17 years ago
Bumping this back up to see if we can get some more action out of the thread. Most people have weekends off but I work on weekends so I'm eager to find out when this swap might be so I can book the day off with my shift coordinator.

LOL... no pressure ;o) :o))

Barb
southern ontario, CANADA
nadia_smiles
17 years ago
I live in Etobicoke and I'm interested. I'm willing to drive. :)

Nadia
lorra
17 years ago
I am interested and have a friend who would also participate, we are near Hamilton and Brantford. Any ideas where this might take place? We will both have plants to bring that we have winter sowed.
lovem
17 years ago
i would be interested in the seedling plant swap. i live in Chatham.
dragonfly
17 years ago
I would be interested in a plant swap
I live in London
Debbie
ladybug6a
17 years ago
Let me know were and when, if I can make it, sounds like fun. I live near Acton-On.
myfairychloe
17 years ago
I'm interested...Guelph.
ladybug6a
17 years ago
Nothing has happend so far. Lets see, if I can get something going. I live outside of Acton on a farm , so plenty of parking. It,s always nice to meet fellow gardeners. If you like we could meet here at our place on May 4. Friday (so Barb can come) from 4 - 8PM. Exchange some plants ect. I have never done this before. What do you think?
Who would be interested?
Karin
signet_gw(6b)
17 years ago
Lovely Offer Karin ,

but Acton is even further than Kitchener from London . I mapquested directions from London and Acton is 1 hour 47 minutes away and I am another 1/2 hour west of London ...so I am sorry but I wont be attending

Signet
frogged
17 years ago
Hi everyone, Im wondering about the location of the swap? It would be great if someone could post and clear up the location a few posibilites have been offered. I see Karin offered Acton is that where it is or Woodstock or Kitchener? I don't see any other posts to confirm which place it will be. Unfortunetly Acton is too far for me as well. Any thoughts let me know Frogged
jimmyjojo
17 years ago
I think we should pick locations close to major highway exits.

Also I think everybody should list the cities that are within reasonable driving distance to them. Then pick a couple cities that are most common to the most number of people. For example.

I am able to drive to:
Brantford
Woodstock
Hamilton
St. Catherines
Kitchener
Guelph
Cambridge
Oakville
Burlington

Everybody list the cities you are willing to drive to and we can narrow it down that way.
frogged
17 years ago
Ok for me London,Cambridge,Kitchener,Guelph, Woodstock.

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