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Any interest in a western Colorado swap site?

9 years ago

I'm pretty new here, so forgive me if this is an old question. Just wondering if there is anybody out there who would like to participate in a plant swap/picnic/garden party for those of us who are geographically challenged (just too darned far away from the big event).

It looks like a fun event, and I freely admit I am Jealous.

Anyone?

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ZachS. z5 Platteville, Colorado
9 years ago
Shoot, Montrose is only 5 hours from Denver, I used to make the drive there and back every month! Lol
maxinmontrose
Original Author
9 years ago
Oh good! So I can count you in???
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david52 Zone 6
9 years ago
There are ~half a dozen forum peeps from the western slope - but we're all still hours away from each other. Pencil me in, but health issues make even short trips kinda difficult. I gather that most live along the I70 corridor
maxinmontrose
Original Author
9 years ago
What would you think about a seed swap by mail in late winter? I guess it might not be practical for an actual meeting given the distances involved.

I grow a lot of different things but not large quantities of anything, so I always have more seed than I can use. Hate to see it going to waste. I give away what I can locally, but still have lots left.
david52 Zone 6
9 years ago
That would be fun. I've got lots of seeds, particularly if you like heirloom tomatoes.
maxinmontrose
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9 years ago
Let's do it then. I'd love to stop buying big packets of heirloom tomato seeds to just use a couple. I have various peppers (mostly hot or heirloom frying varieties), different Asian eggplants, Thai basils, and a zillion others. I try to chiefly organically grow what I can't Buy around here.

When do you think would be a good time to do it? Too late for this season, except for cool weather things
david52 Zone 6
9 years ago
I should think any time after the harvest this year, maybe giving a few weeks to dry out the seeds.

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