2016 Spring Swap - Raleigh!!!!!!!!!!

8 years ago

So - I tossed and turned trying to predict what sort of weather we will be having this spring. Should I move the swap into May? Should I aim for an early date?? All of this is complicated by the weather this winter where one day is below freezing and the next day is in the 60's!! It doesn't help that the park's website's map that shows picnic shelter availability has all the shelters booked for the rest of the year as it's default view - you have to play around a bit to get it to show you the reality that nothing is booked past this month. Good thing I'm persistent! So here are the details, everything is the same as all the many years in the past except the date.

The 2016 Raleigh Spring Swap will be held Saturday, April 30th 2015
at White Deer Park - Pine Shelter in Garner. The shelter is reserved
from 1pm til 4pm. Swapping will begin around 2. Everything will be the
same as in past swaps. We have the shelter from 1:00pm til 4:00pm so
show up early and help people haul plants to the shelter.

We have three activities going on at the same time - the general
swap, special trades, and the picnic. You are free to join in on any of
them. The general swap is done in a modified Round Robin style where I
ding a bell and you get to grab a limited number of plants and then
stash them in your special hiding spot outside the shelter (most folks
designate an area in the lawn beside the shelter). After a few rounds
all heck breaks loose and we just grab all the left over plants. The
special trade swaps are off to the side or in the parking lot and are
where you exchange plants one-on-one with someone you have arranged a
trade with. There will be a Special Trades thread started here on the
Carolina Garden Web Exchange subforum to handle all the details. The
only rule is that you need to keep your special trades away from the
main shelter or else someone may take them during the general swap. The
picnic is after the swapping. A Swap Food List thread will also show up
where people can announce what they will be bringing. There are a few
grocery stores nearby so that items can be picked up on your way to the
park if you don’t feel like cooking.

As in the past we have no rules, you are free to haul anything
gardening related to the swap and give it away - this includes live
plants, seeds and bulbs, cuttings, pottery, tools and equipment. One
thing that sets our swap apart from others is that we do not require you
to even bring plants in order to participate. We always have way more
plants than people. If you feel guilty taking something for nothing you
can always bring food for the potluck picnic.

Here is the town of Garner’s web page about the park:

http://www.garnernc.gov/Departments/Parks and Recreation/Parks.aspx?ID=25

An easy way to get there is to take the Beltline to exit #299 and
turn South (away from downtown Raleigh). The road you are on is Hammond
or Person (it has two names). Stay on this same road as it crosses Hwy
70, by now it has changed names to Timber Drive. Take Timber Drive all
the way to Aversboro Street and turn Right (this intersection has a
Wallgreens, a CVS and a Lowe’s Foods). There is a small city sign
showing how to get to White Deer or Lake Benson Park. White Deer Park is
on the right. There is a church on the opposite side of the street. If
you see a big wooden sign for Lake Benson you have gone one short block
too far. Once you enter the park take the first turn to the left and
drive until you see the big parking lot. Our shelter (Pine) is after the
turn and right up against the parking lot.

Can’t wait to see everybody!!!

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countrygirlsc, Upstate SC

8 years ago

I think January is the month I lose a lot. I manage to over winter my babies until then. John, can you follow me?

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Sabji garden (7b), Raleigh NC
8 years ago
Yay!!!! I have pencilled it in!
Looking forward to see familiar faces, and new ones too!!!

Today is a perfect day to get this info!!

Spring is in the air!

Gotta do a lot of work and figure out what survived the icy blasts.
trianglejohn
Original Author
8 years ago
Sabji - you need to "ink" it in rather than pencil it in - ha ha ha
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Sabji garden (7b), Raleigh NC
8 years ago
John, I should say " Link" too, not just "ink" Hehe!!!

Is there a way to link it to the calendar? I get emails with the" link" thingy to my google calendar...
countrygirlsc, Upstate SC
8 years ago
oh, I won't be able to make it at that time. I have to work that weekend. I'm so sad.
Sabji garden (7b), Raleigh NC
8 years ago
Ha! Country girl. Would you like my magic wand to work again? LOL!!!
countrygirlsc, Upstate SC
8 years ago
Won't work this time as this is the last day of our fiscal year at work and I have to be there.
Sabji garden (7b), Raleigh NC
8 years ago
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oh no !!! I will still keep trying. I know how much you enjoy our swaps!!
Sabji garden (7b), Raleigh NC
8 years ago
I am the only one excited about the swap?? Wake up people !!

The spring is here!! the sap is rising! The trees are budding!!

We always have great memories of past swaps... I know you will love it as usual!!!

Start posting already!!! :-)))) Hehe
trianglejohn
Original Author
8 years ago
You crack me up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am also excited about the swap and about spring.

I had planned on selling plants at the farmers market but something came up so I guess I will start all that next year - in the mean time I have a ton of baby plants that need homes so I will be bringing a lot to the swap (if I can keep them alive that long, March always seems to be the month I lose the most).
Sabji garden (7b), Raleigh NC
8 years ago
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John,

Too many babies plants ??? !!! LOL I am hoping that it is wonderful news!!!
brenda_near_eno
8 years ago
Inked
Sabji garden (7b), Raleigh NC
8 years ago
Hi Brenda near eno

I am glad you are coming... Would also love to your friends Scott Johnson and his son Lane) along with you. Met them Last fall swap.

The more the merrier..
karen__w z7 NC
8 years ago
I haven't been able to come the past few years but am going to try and make it this spring.

Tammy, I'll get into my jungle behind the greenhouse before it leafs out and try to find a sucker of Delia's Purple for you. At the rate things are popping right now, I guess that means today! If I end up with a conflict again this year, I can send it with Brenda.
Sabji garden (7b), Raleigh NC
8 years ago
Hello Karen,

Glad to know you plan to come to the Swap. You and Brenda both need to make it this time!! It has been a while!!
lisianthuslover
8 years ago
Hello! It is good to see the warm weather again.
I have inked in the swap date. Thank you John for setting up the swap. I will be getting together of special trades available soon. Gail, I am sorry you are not coming. :( Take care. Brenda, I am getting excited about the apricot sapling you shared with me. Hopefully, in the next few days I will see some blooms. Karen, I look forward to meeting you!
Sabji garden (7b), Raleigh NC
8 years ago
Hi Kim , You are coming!! Great!!!
lamcgowa
8 years ago
Although I missed the swap last year, I'll be there this year. So far all I know is what house plants are available. I have Spider Plant babies if anyone is interested.
Sabji garden (7b), Raleigh NC
8 years ago
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Hi Iamcgowan ! Glad you are coming to the swap!!

I am not sure if you know me... I have been coming to the swaps 4- 5 years.

You can see my trade list and see what you would like in exchange for your spider plant babies... You can also message me if you see something you are looking for.. If not, no worries... I mainly grow vegetables and fruits.
lamcgowa
8 years ago
Sabji, Yes I remember you. I checked your list and would love a cutting of a thornless blackberry. See you soon, thanks.
Tanya .
8 years ago
I have been away for a looooong time, but am so excited to be able to come this year!!! I moved back a couple years ago but couldn't come because I knew I wouldn't be able to visit with everyone and not bring home a bunch of plants. I just wasn't in a place where I could have them. Last year I bought a house and now I have a whole acre to play with!!! I won't have any plants to share this year though.

Thanks again John for having the plant swap on my birthday!

Oh, and I had to make a new account, formerly I was 'tie'

Tanya
Sabji garden (7b), Raleigh NC
8 years ago
iamcgowa,

Thanks! Done!!! Will keep blackberry cutting aside for ya. for the spider plant babies.
Lauren Clear
8 years ago
OH BOY! The Spring Swap has begun! I'll think what I want to SPECIAL EXCHANGE and put it on the other thread. See you there.SPECIAL TRADE LIST (link)
woodsworm
8 years ago
Rats and Snails! (my favorite cusswords) I can't be there -- prior weekend commitment. Y'all have a great time.
Sabji garden (7b), Raleigh NC
8 years ago
Rats and snails indeed!! :-(

woodsworm, How are you doing? My hubby and I will miss ya.

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