Not that far off now!! Gosh thanks for the reminder. I have barely been out in my yard this winter its been so unhospitable. I did go scratching around today though. Maybe within the next month weather will be good enough to dig a few things. See you there!

Hi All. Sorry I've been away for awhile. -Family passings & such. Winter has effectively devastated my garden, so, being the optimist that I am, I went to the NW Flower/Garden show twice this past week to get my motivation up. I work March 7th, so wont be able to attend the Green Elephant. HOWEVER, I do have a few things that I would like to put out as offerings to people for trades, if interested, and we can swap on a day other than 3/7. Wanteds: I'm still going for tropicaleze theme, with focus on glaucous leaf & black leaf items, or chartreuse. or verigated., flowers that pop in my yard are white, or green. Bananas (would take pups) Brugsmansias (Lost all my biggies), Calla lilies, Cannas, Colocasias, iris, daylilies, black or gold raspberry canes, huckleberries, ferns. Unfortunately, all of my verigated iris has been lost. I gave alot of it out a couple of years ago. If it has done well for anyone who would like to complete the circle with it and schlepp some back to me, I'd appreciate it. I have to trade: bamboos: gold, or thin purple culm that I forgot what it's variety is. Phlox; White (David) Daylilies (varied) passion flower (purple crown, (white constance elliot) siberian iris, (schwann), (?white butterflies?) Maybe able to divide some hostas this year. red rose, (?Parkland series?) still potted& growing well, & maybe some other random stuff.

View more pics of the Swap You are invited to in Redmond, Washington Saturday March 1, 2008 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday November 1, 2008 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Article about the Green Elephant Plant Swap Rain or shine gardeners from around Puget Sound gather to exchange and share plants, seeds, ideas and enthusiasm with others. No Sales. Just trades or freebies, please. The Green Elephant is a twice-a-year plant exchange; first Saturday in March, first Saturday in November. It is hosted in North Redmond, Washington, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross; The site offers parking, covered areas, indoor facilities, kitchen, lots of lawn, and playground. ItÂs five minutes from I-405 and I-520. Directions and Maps to the Church of the Holy Cross Contact: Jim Eichner Cell Phone 425-223-7249 street address is: 11526 - 162nd Ave NE Redmond, WA 98052 Tailgating Encouraged The format for the trade is like a tailgate party. You just pull into the parking lot and open up your trunk to display your treasures. Traders exchange expert gardening information as well as plant materials. In two hours all the deals are sealed. Free Stuff Many gardeners generously share plants from the abundance of their gardens--An excellent way to begin your garden. There is always a pile of plants free for the taking at the swap. In pots or bare root. The Green Elephant is convenient for trading bare root plants. Simply dig and divide perennials bare root to trade. They are dormant and can be transplanted with no shock. Take a walk in our beautiful memorial garden Visit the grass labyrinth; the crocus should be in full bloom. What if I have nothing to bring to the trade? The swap is a great place to start your garden. Many traders love to help new gardeners get started. Come and ask questions, get advice, schmooze a little and youÂll walk away with some goodies. Bring some homemade cookies; gardeners are a pushover for food.

You are invited to the Spring Green Elephant Plant Swap, celebrating our 12th year! Saturday, March 1 10 am to Noon Church of the Holy Cross Rain or shine, Puget Sound gardeners gather to exchange and share plants, seeds, cuttings, ideas and gardenalia with all. No sales, trades and freebies. Details via the link. Invite a friend, it's a free public event. Cheers, Jim Eichner 425-223-7249 Here is a link that might be useful: Green Elephant Plant Swap