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WANTED: Ideas about a Plant Swap Meet in Winter Park

garden_hands_feet

17 years ago

Greetings!

How many folks are interested and may attend a plant swap get-together in October in Winter Park (Orlando area?) I am willing and able to host. My large yard is loaded with many specimen plants and trees that I am willing to share. It is also located 1/2 mile from both Harry P.Leu Gardens and Mead Garden. Let me know and I can make it happen!

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suerhoads
17 years ago
I live in Orlando and just saw the article in the Sentinel. Sounds like fun. Would like to to find out more. Have a friend I work with that would also be interested. Live in South Orlando.
Sue Rhoads
Susieq5001@earthlink.net
lavenderlady15
17 years ago
I'm in for sure as long as it's not during the Seminole County Fall break. Thank u.
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sooz24u
17 years ago
wow that would be great! I know I can bring several people with me and word of mouth you'd have a great turn out. I hope you do it, I have quite of few things I can bring to swap and I have friends who have things they can bring. Sounds like alot of fun. I'll keep my eyes out for upcoming postings from you!
gw:ter-bear
17 years ago
Yes, I'm interested! I could bring lots of plants to swap. Thanks in advance for being willing to host such an event. Please keep me posted.
zozzl
17 years ago
Hey D,

You posted! You do have a beautiful yard,plants and tons of wonderful shade. I am certainly in and thanks again for all the wonderful cuttings! You can put me down to bring some food and any help you need.

You are so lucky to be to be near Palmer's too!

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solstice98
17 years ago
I'm interested! (Evelyn, wanna car pool?)

Pat posted a comment on the Discussion side about this and that was a good idea. You'll get a lot more visibility there than you will on the Exchanges page - and I'm certain lots of Orlando people will want to come.

Now let's see what I can start potting up for this one and if I can get those new plumeria seeds to sprout...

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Sylvia_marie
17 years ago
Count me in too. Any idea what day it will be?
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garden_hands_feet
Original Author
17 years ago
Join me at my home in Winter Park for a glorious day of seed, cutting and plant swaps. What to bring? Lawn chair, cutting/gardening tools/bags, boxes, if you want to have lunch, something to BBQ and/or share and your best gardening spirit. The Plant Swap at home is from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Give me an e-holler at disilkwood@yahoo.com to let me know of your attendance plans so I may prepare. My husband and I are planting seeds to share for heirloom tomatoes, heirloom peppers, eucalyptus citridoria and African tulip trees...and goodness knows what else. This is going to dirt lovin' fun!
joycrick
17 years ago
Count me in! I'll be coming from Eustis and I go right by Seminole Springs Herbs & Antique Roses id anybody wants me to pick up something for them.

Thanks!!
Joyce
leslie_fl
17 years ago
I am interested. I just joined this site and am a little unsure of myself. I live in Orlando area and will bring plants. How many do people usually bring?
zozzl
17 years ago
Hi Leslie,

Welcome to the GardenWeb!

It really is up to you how many you bring. Some people brought a few and some brought many, but everyone went home with plants. There are some good pointers on the Florida Discussion side of this Forum that give some ideas for preparing plants,what to bring etc. You should bring what you are comfortable with,wear your old garden shoes and of course your garden hat:)

You will have a blast whatever you bring! Pat
scents_from_heaven
17 years ago
I would love to attend but unfortunately that is the weekend of Ricky's swap in Ft Lauderdale and I have already made plans to attend that one. I hope you guys have a great time and wish I could be there, but this was my first swap and I have a lot of friends I would like to see again down there and my husband I may be making a weeked out of the trip. Linda
AmberSky
17 years ago
I'll be out of town for my 25th Anniversery that weekend, but I wish you all a wonderful trade!
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17 years ago
Ambersky,
Happy 25th Anniversery! Some how I had you pictured as a sweet young newlywed! Must be your young spirit! :)

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