The Mary Lou Heard Memorial Garden Tour for 2006 will be held on Saturday, May 6th from 10 AM to 5 PM. It has been a big challenge for a very small group of dedicated gardeners to organize, so will all of you please spread the word? And note that this year the tour will only be one day, not two? Tour descriptions will be available for download on April 20th at: www.heardsgardentour.com. There is also a list of supporting nurseries that will have the "official" tour booklet as in the past. Our home is on the tour, and we have been helping out with the final pieces, but we came in very late in the process. To anyone who has shown their garden in the past, please think about doing so again? And encouraging gardeners you know to do the same? It is a real challenge to locate the gardens without Mary Lou to ferret us all out and prod us into showing. So y'all call your friends and come on down, y'hear? Here is a link that might be useful: Mary Lou Heard Memorial Garden Tour 2006

I haven't been on the computer much but I just wanted to say I've been following your progress Paul. Wow! It's great. I had scratched a larger pond off my list but I think I'm putting it right back on again. I can't imagine where you keep those wonderful Coleus, Elephant Ears etc. in the winter. Maybe you have a greenhouse? Anyway, it's all wonderful. Myrle

PLANT SWAP DETAILS THE 20006 SPRING PLANT SWAP is APRIL 29 from 12:00-3:00 at the SOUTH PAVILIION OF WILL ROGERS PARK in northwest OKC at NW 30th and Portland. This is the same location as last years spring and fall swaps in "the castle." A map to the sited is linked at the bottom of this post. It looks like it may rain, but the "castle" has enclosed areas. EVEN IF IT RAINS THE SWAP IS STILL ON. I got the key yesterday, and checked to make sure it worked. My interenet access outside of work is limited. I may not be able to answer emails after 5:00 today. So if you have questions about the swap your are welcome to email me, but it is recommended that you post here. There will be someone who can answer your questions. Hopefully, I've covered most questions with this post. I wouldn't want anyone to not come because they were unsure about something. The swap is an informal get-together. Most gardeners bring plants they have in excess or extra seedlings they have started as they prepared their gardens. Many people arrange trades in advance, but it is not required. Don't worry about not having much to bring. There are always "extras". Bring what you can and enjoy some gardening talk. There will be refreshments potluck style and door prizes. The picnic tables will be used for both refreshements, plants and most importantly People! There are power and water available. Stocked restrooms are on site. Help with food/set-up and clean-up are always welcome. Remember, we're calling it a plant swap, but it's really about GARDENERS. Experienced gardeners and newbies. Don't worry if you don't have a lot to trade. Come meet us and enjoy some garden talk. Your garden will probably grow a little too. There haven't been a lot a posts as to what everyone is bringing to eat, but with potlucks it is always fun to be surprised. There is always plenty of food. If you can't decide what to bring, just bring your speciality or whatever travels well (chips, cookies, etc). We still need a VOLUNTEER to bring ICE. If anyone can think of anything that has been forgotten- just volunteer to bring it! For those who have posted, here's a reminder of what you are bringing: soonercel: soda and a potluck item mrsfrodo: chicken salad and some rolls. Diane: paper plates and plastic silverware WSG: cups and paper towels Robin: soda Sheri: main dish and dessert Sheila: cake As for door prizes, we can expect: WSG: bird house Robin: garden goves or other item mrsfrodo: two gardening books. Sheri:TBD Sheila: TBD If you haven't been to a swap before, we would like to meet you- don't worry about not have enough plants. The most important and fun part is talking to other gardeners--- so one more is always welcome. Happy Gardening and See you at the SWAP! Here is a link that might be useful: MAP TO SWAP

Just two days away. We hope to have a good crowd. Yadda out.