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Time to schedule CT fall plant swap

18 years ago

Next month is September and time for our bi-annual swap. This way we'll have plenty of time to check our schedules and see what plants will need dividing. This year we should add plants that we are looking for as well as those we can bring. I'm so glad I moved to CT. I have deer, rabbits, chipmunks and now asian beetles. Everytime I actually see a flower in my garden I say "Thank you God". Hopefully, I'll have some survivors to bring.

Everyone, let's see if we can work out a day to have our wonderful and fun plant swap.

Hedy

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Sue W (CT zone 6a)
18 years ago
Let's propose some dates. So far the only weekend day I'm not free in September (besides Labor Day) is Sept 10th, a Saturday.

Sue
Saypoint zone 6 CT
18 years ago
No way, I don't want to think about summer being over yet! I'm free most weekends except for Sat. Sept. 24. Hedy, those Malva Zebrina finally appeared a couple of yards away from where they were before.
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Hi All! Sorry I didnt get in on the conversation about the swap-and now its cancelled!:( I have things to give away but usually later on when I dig divide and replant. Things are still looking good for me- compost on the beds last fall and a late application of fertilizer this august seems to be doing the trick.Some of the cone flowers are still going where usually they dry out and look sad by now. I have had to cut back on work this year but will still do the DDR since nobody could make sense of what needs doing but me. I usually throw the discarded plants in chip bags with a little soil if possible. If anyone wants bags of stuff(sometimes mixed-up) let me know. Im in Ridgefield. I just went down last night to a community garden in Bridgeport Ct. I might try and get some herbs and cut flowers planted down there this fall. Looks like they could use a lot of plants if anyone has stuff to donate, or wants to help me plant etc...GVI in Westport sponsored the garden, The Reservoir Community Farm, info at www.gogvi.org or on facebook. I think they could really use some actidnia vines on the chain link fence surrounding the garden, some fruit trees, blueberries and other berries.Im also starting to coordinate a project at the Ridgefield public/elderly housing with another master gardener which will need a lot of plants. One of the sites is an old mansion converted to housing-can be really beautiful! Looking a little sad right now. Its still in the planning phases but some work going on starting Oct.9th. Ill work on plans this winter so will have a more concrete plant list-any suggestions or donations? Things will have to be low maintenance of course. Some deer issues, but not too bad. People can "adopt a spot" too. thanks! Laura
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diggerdee zone 6 CT
18 years ago
Yikes! It can't be that time already, can it?

Well, I'm selling at the farmer's market every Saturday, so if you want a Saturday, you guys pick a date and I'll see what I can do. Sundays, I think I'm available any of them. The 15th is my 20th wedding anniversary (sheesh, now THAT'S scary!!) so that weekend of the 17th may end up being booked, but knowing my DH, I have a feeling I won't have any plans, and I'll be free to come to the swap, lol!

:)
Dee
ego45
18 years ago
I'd prefer it to be toward the end of September. Early October will be even better, as I'll be digging and dividing my lily's 'groves' this fall and than later it will be than better for bulbs and you (then more bulbs and bulblets I'll bring to the swap, hehe).
I just look at the calendar, Sat or Sun, Oct 1-2 sounds like neither too late, nor too early.
siennact
18 years ago
The later, the better I guess! Oct 1-2 works for me.

tina
Sue W (CT zone 6a)
18 years ago
October 1st is not good for me (we have a wedding to attend) but the 2nd is fine.

Sue
aeiger
18 years ago
I prefer end of September or early October. Either Saturday or Sunday. I took cuttings of Montauk daisies a few months ago and they are looking quite nice. Are we doing a potluck again? I also have dark purple monarda that is just starting to root and a few weeks more will help them establish. /Abi
the_shady_lady
18 years ago
I like October 2nd too.

Virginia
casey1gw
Original Author
18 years ago
It seems that Sunday Oct 2 works for most people. Hopefully, it will have cooled off too. Put it on your calendars. The potluck is fun too if everyone still wants to bring something. It might also be a better time for Ron and Young's Nursery. Now we have to invite everyone because the more the merrier.

Hedy
amysue31
18 years ago
I'm looking forward to attending again--this spring was my first time and it was terrific meeting fellow gardeners and sharing the wealth! As always, I seem to have a number of plants that other folk may find too invasive, but I like the advantage of having my own "nursery" and keep dividing and spreading them around. I should have Lemon Balm, Gooseneck Loostrife, Monarda (pinks, purples, lavenders), and also some petasites.
October sounds good to me too as I still don't feel like I've had a chance to enjoy the garden yet this summer!

Amy
ronr
18 years ago
okay I guess oct. 2 it is...before I noticed this thread i started a new thread in the exchanges forumas well.
see ya soon!
ron
jackbe1
18 years ago
So the plant swap is this is October 2nd at Youngs Nursery in Wilton, CT at 10am? Hope to see you all there.

Jack from Trumbull.
jackbe1@earthlink.net
ronr
18 years ago
Hi Jack, one slight correction.
the plant swap is being held at youngs nurseries in woodbury ct. not wilton. this is the same company but the woodbury location is much larger (over 54 acres). it is located at 130 washington rd. (rt. 47 just south of the woodbury ski area)
in woodbury.
see ya soon.
ron

Here is a link that might be useful: link to ct swap thread

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