Bumping this up to the top, in case everyone didn't see it.

The spring fling is in the morning, I'm excited. I know I'm new to the forum and to starting my own gardens but I'm still excited about the gathering and getting to meet so many new people. I haven't really introduced myself, so I'll give a small bio. My name is Rachel,I'm 23 years old and I live NE OK, near Tulsa. I'm originally from CA but my father was in the army when I was younger, and well...this is where we ended up. I've been with the same wonderful man for the last five years and we plan to get married. We bought a house, a fixer upper, this past fall and the front and back yards are in desperate need of plants, lol. I grew up with a wonderful mother, who loves plants and gardening, so Im really excited about fixing up my yards. Also, I work at a Lowes, in the outside lawn and garden, so I spend just about everyday taking care of plants and helping people select the right plants. I was going to bring a painting and a stuffed owl for door prizes, but my friend really wanted the painting so I'll try to find something else. Also, I found the seeds that I collected from my mothers garden, from this past fall. I'll bring them incase someone wants some. That way I'll have something to trade, and won't feel like such a mooch if someone gives me something. : ) I hope everyone sleeps good tonight and I can't wait to meet all of you. -Rachel

Hey you guys! I'm so glad that you ALL came and had a good time. We enjoy having everyone out and it really is our "family" reunion. I'm always amazed at how we all just fit right in together. I think we could arrange a weekend Fling sometime in the future. Ken & I have talked about it because we are so close to Lake Thunderbird. We don't have an RV but I know several do. We have a tent, etc. Might be something to roll around in the future to see how many are interested. Maybe we could make that one a fall gathering when the harvest is over and time is more available. We could make that a seed swap! ok,.....I'm getting ahead of myself. I didn't get to visit with everyone as much as I had hoped to either. In fact, I missed the "mystery shopper"! I'm going to have a garage sale later in May. I'll let you know if he shows up, ha! Glad those of you that made the trip also made it home safely. Bon & Dorothy - I really, really hope to see you both at the next gathering! Signed, The Self-Professed OK GW Party Planner

Hi everybody! I'm glad you're all happy with your seeds! It's always a lot of fun hosting these things and seeing all the different varieties that people send in, so thanks to all of you for participating! Garden_love, I got your package sent back to my address today. It looks like the label with your address came off, so the envelope had my address on it again (it was under the label). Anyhow, I'll send it back out tomorrow. Happy Gardening! -Julia