FOTESS February 2019- Simple and Sweet Swap
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Comments (321)I'm glad you all liked the cards! As usual, I had lots of fun making them! And now for some interesting news: In my mail today, there was a returned card and seeds that I had sent to Connie/wildhairedmavens, in the Feb. Swap. Can you imagine how I felt? "Oh no, now what?" was the least of it! But then I got to thinking and I was sure that Connie had posted she received. SO......I checked back in here and yes, she did receive the cards and seeds, the SECOND TIME I sent out! Talk about relief! And it's really strange that the address they couldn't send this card to was the same address I sent the second card to. Oh the mysterious ways of the US Postal System! I guess that all's well that ends well! have a great day, All! Shirley!...See MoreJune FOTESS Swap - YOUR CHOICE Seed Swap!
Comments (210)Hi Tom! I see you have a page and a wish list started. Good job. Now if I sound bossy or start to sound like an IRS agent spitting out rules--that's not what I'm trying to do. Can you do a couple things? 1. Set up your messaging. When you click on our usernames (such as canyonwind (9) above, it will take you to her page. In the top right corner is a rectangle marked "Message". You can email her directly, ask her a question, propose a seed trade, give the other person your address to send you seeds--and it's not on the public thread with the weirdos and stalkers. As long as you're setting things up go to your username and add a number behind your name. Once again using canyonwind (9) as an example. That means she lives in USDA hardiness zone 9. I live in zone 4/5. That makes it easier for us to know if the seeds we have will do well in your area. The larger the number the warmer the climate. You can google your USDA hardiness zone. Now that you know your zone...you can work on your wishlist. If you are in zone 4/5 like myself you will know that anything tropical dies in the fall. If I want tropical seeds I know I'll have to grow it indoors or plant it as an annual. What kind of Want List? There's no right or wrong. Why make a Wish List? Because it gives the rest of us information. If you have 3 kinds of marigolds on your list we might offer you another variety. If you have annuals on your list we might offer you some of those. Also include what you DON'T want. Example: No prairie grasses or daylilies, please. Now...FOTESS is a group. It stands for Friends of the Earth Simple Swaps. We swap just about every month. If you are back here at this place find 2018 January Fotess thread. Usually next month's post will be put up the end of the earlier month. We love new people...but as with everything there's a process. You can post on the thread that you're interested in this month's swap or you can click on sandlapper or sjc's username and email them through Houzz. We just don't want someone who says they will swap, but doesn't follow through so we make sure there's a back up plan so nobody's left out. Just like second grade--everybody wins. Keep asking questions! Heidi...See MoreHostess Sign Up List for FOTESS 2019
Comments (18)I'll plan on September. My daughter graduates from high school in 6 weeks. 2 Easter Egg Hunts in April--one at church and one at work. My oldest daughter is going to South America for 2 weeks this summer. Wednesday it was 73 degrees and today they're predicting 1-5" of snow. What a wild ride life is! I'm attempting to sprout pepper seeds in my kitchen window. I can always hope! Heidi 2019 FOTESS HOSTESS January.....Ruth Z February.....Melinda (Melinda Hagen) March .... Lisa (PaperFinch) April ..... May.....Annie (canyonwind) June ... Jeanne July ... Faye August September - Heidi October - Maggie November - Margo December .... Shirley (brittneysgran)...See MoreFebruary FOTESS Activity - Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice
Comments (194)Susan ... OMG osh ... THANK YOU very much for all the FUN gifties you sent my way ... You did not need to send all those, but I really appreciate the thoughtfulness and generosity, very much appreciated! a lovely card and note ....LOVE the beautiful FLAMINGO hand towels, those are already out and hanging, the fantastic assortment of seeds in the cutest little bag, wow! I plan to get these sown probably Monday ... seasoning, flamingo luggage tag, journal, crossword puzzle book, trident gum, handcream, lip gloss set, honey vanilla chamomile tea bags - cant wait to try this! THANK YOU so much Susan .... I had lots of FUN with your herbs and spice swap Susan and enjoyed learning from your postings!...See More
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5 years agoUrooj ... thank you ever so kindly for the fabulous valentine package ... love love love the beautiful handmade card with the gems on it, and really loved the neat idea of the post it note enclosed so that it is reusable ...great idea .... already nibbled on the dove chocolates (not sure how long they will last ....LOL) , my youngest is gonna love the sweet tart rope candy when he gets home later ... I have severe allergies so I am not able to eat things with the red dyes in it - no worries .... he is gonna love it! =) the amazing rose quartz hand cream, already used a little and tucked that into my kate spade ...perfect! smells heavenly! love it! and the most wonderful variety of seeds in a super cute little sparkly pink bag ...calla lily (love) ...arabian jasmine (will be planting these soon), sweet bay magnolia ...beautiful!, hollyhock red (will wintersow these) and pink petunias (will wintersow these as well) thank you so much Urooj, very much appreciated...wishing you a beautiful weekend.
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5 years agoHello! Sorry for not posting sooner! I received a lovely package from Melinda, which included a sweet card, Hershey kisses (yum!), pretty flower stickers, and Seeds: Cypress Vine Mix, Centaurea 'Aloha Rose', white petunias, zinnia 'Candycake', Cosmos 'Dwarf Cutesey Mix', and Allysum 'Carpet of Snow'. Thank you so much!
Your package is in the mail. Sorry for the delay!
- Lisa
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5 years agoThank you Melinda for the lovely prize packet you sent! It sure brightened up this snowy day!
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5 years agothank you melinda! i loved the prize you sent. we've already hung up the wind chime!
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5 years agoMelinda ...thank you ever so kindly for the BINGO prize! love the windchime, and the stickers and a wonderful assortment of seeds ... will definitely be winter sowing a few of those ...thank you!
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