Seed Swap Take Two (or is it Three?)

14 years ago

I am willing to host if we can decide on a date. I am in Columbia, MD off Rt. 108 by Centennial Park. I can host any of the next three weekends. Saturday or Sunday. I have lots of seeds to trade and would really love getting together. Any votes for when is good?

Jennifer

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diana_lynn
14 years ago
Yay! I almost stepped up to host, but just couldn't take on one more thing. Thanks, Jennifer!

I vote for 1/31, 2/14, or 2/15. I could do 2/7, as well, but only if it's in the morning.

Diana Lynn
annebert
14 years ago
I could do any of the dates that Diana Lynn suggested.

Anne
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avoirgold
Original Author
14 years ago
Well, why don't we try for 2/14 or 15. I am sure all DHs and DWs would be happy to give the gift of some time for Valentine's Day. :-)

Does noonish still work for everyone? Later? Sorry, no earlier for me.

Jen

PS: For those on the fence, not sure how far you would have to travel. Here is my address:

5010 Cloudburst Hill
Columbia, MD 21044

This is off Rt 29. So close to all major highways.

JLS

Here is a link that might be useful: Map
gardnwatch
14 years ago
I vote for the 2/14 date.

Bonnie
diana_lynn
14 years ago
2/14 sounds good to me.

Diana Lynn
kimka
14 years ago
I can do 2/14
annebert
14 years ago
Oh good. I just remembered this morning that it might be scheduled for today. Valentine's Day is fine for me.
diana_lynn
14 years ago
So do we have a final date? 2/14 at noon? Jennifer, I guess I'm sort of looking to you to confirm this since you're hosting it.

Looks like it might be a small group--nobody drop out!

DL
avoirgold
Original Author
14 years ago
Yep! We have a date and a time. Feel free to show up even if you didn't "RSVP" here. Can everyone still bring something? I will provide Coke/Diet Coke, cups, and Texas Sheetcake. If you prefer, we could order pizza and all chip in to pay for it. Let me know.

Jen
gardnwatch
14 years ago
I can being a dish of something.
Bonnie
annebert
14 years ago
I'll bring something edible.
diana_lynn
14 years ago
Will also bring something to munch.

Diana Lynn
ms_minnamouse
14 years ago
I'm using up all my seed for wintersowing. Will you guys have plant swapping when it warms up?
busyasabee
14 years ago
I haven't dropped into this forum for awhile, but with the warm weather yesterday, it got me to thinking about gardening. I'd love to come to the seed swap and see everyone. Count me in! I'll bring a pasta dish and brownies.
BTW ~ does anyone have cherokee purple tomato seeds?

Jette
avoirgold
Original Author
14 years ago
Jette, the more the merrier!!!

We are good to go for tomorrow!! I am looking forward to seeing everyone!

So, from either the north or south, get on Rt. 29. Exit at Rt. 108 West to Clarksville. Go straight thru the first light, Old Columbia Rd. Turn left at the second light, Ten Oaks Rd. Centennial Park will be on the right, Ten Oaks the left. Take the very first right, W. Running Brook Rd. At the 4th stupid round-about, traffic-calming thingy, "turn" left onto Cloudburst Hill. My house is the first on the right. Please feel free to park anywhere so long as no one's driveway is blocked. :-)

See ya tomorrow!!

Jen
avoirgold
Original Author
14 years ago
It has occurred to me that I should put my number up in case anyone gets lost. :-)

Jen
410-997-0527
aliceinvirginia
14 years ago
I had been thinking about coming, but then I looked at the distance away. 1-2 hours each way.

And I have way too many seeds for just planting on one balcony. Plus my window garden with lights.

I hope you guys have fun. :-)

Make it closer to the beltway next time. Clinton or Bethesda, or God forbid, down in DC or Virginia...

I'll try to make it to the plant swap later in the year.

If you have any region-specific recommendations for container veggie gardens, I'd love to hear them.

Thanks,
Alice
gardnwatch
14 years ago
Jen,
Thanks so much for hosting the nice afternoon.
I enjoyed and learned much from your winter seed sowing lesson.
It was nice to see everyone and the food was great.
Happy "seeding" and hope to see you all soon at the spring plant swap.

Bonnie
busyasabee
14 years ago
I second that! I had a wonderful time.
I'm going to spend Sunday afternoon starting on my winter sowing. I'm sure I will have plenty of extras to give out at this years Spring Swap.

Jette
avoirgold
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks so much to everyone for coming!! I had a lot of fun.

Diana Lynn, would you mind sending me that blueberry buckle recipe? That was sooooo yummy!!!!

Jen
kjshadow750
14 years ago
I had a great time too! Thanks for hosting Jen.
I forgot to write it down but what was the name of the cuttings that the nice lady brought to share?

thanks again,

Kanisa
kimka
14 years ago
The rooted cuttings were various colors of brugmansia, Angel's trumpet.

I too second thanks to Jenn for hosting. Wonderful seeds, great food, and even better company. And even a chance to proselytise about the joys of wintersowing. Just about a perfect afternoon.
avoirgold
Original Author
14 years ago
Brugmansia
annebert
14 years ago
I'm still trying to get the pictures off my phone to post. Thanks to everyone for taking so many seeds :-) Kanisa, the wine was great!

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