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2025 Spring Plant Swap - Any Interest?

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Hello,

We are starting early to offer to host the spring plant swap this year in Berthoud - (same place as last year). If people are interested, we can vote on one of two Saturdays - May 17 or May 24.

We are also open to attending a spring swap if someone else wants to host it.

Arbor Wolf (Camille) and Lucy

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mmmm12COzone5

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My logic for the earliest date offered is that it has been a really warm winter and if this continues we will be able to get things in earlier than normal. So for me the earlier the better.

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Catnohat
last month
I am interested. It's one of my favorite spring time events!

Thank you for offering to host again. Your place is great! I am willing to come there or elsewhere if there is other interest in hosting. I would choose the earliest Saturday. Sometimes I have already purchased too many plants by the swap when it's later!
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arborwolf
Original Author
last month
Sounds good Catnohat! Have a great week!

Arborwolf
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mmmm12COzone5
last month
We also hope to attend wherever it is.
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arborwolf
Original Author
last month
Oh so happy to hear! So far for us, it is looking like May 17 (from here and other folks), but it is early and someone else may want to host or want a different date. Thanks for the feedback.

Arborwolf
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gjcore
last month
Yes, it is still early. Leslie and I will most likely attend. I've already started rosemary and thyme cuttings intended for the swap. The 24th is a bit late.
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arborwolf
Original Author
last month
So glad to hear from you GJ. Will love to see you both this spring
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tomatoz1
last month
We will be away from May 15 to the end of the month. I can host a swap on May 10 at our church in Lakewood.
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arborwolf
Original Author
last month
I will be out of town on the 10th, so I would not be able to attend. I think people should vote here on what works best for them as far as date and location. Thanks all for the interest shown to have a spring swap! 😊

Arbor Wolf
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mmmm12COzone5
last month
I like the earlier date of May 10th but can do any of them.
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gjcore
last month
We would like to host one of these years but I'm fine with not this year, Both locations are good for holding swaps. As far as a vote not sure if we need an official tally. Some of the regulars should weigh in, discuss a bit and go from there.
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arborwolf
Original Author
last month
I agree. There have been regulars that have been swapping for a lot longer than we have been. I am unable to do the 10th, but Lucy could probably attend if it is held at the church. Make a final decision and post.

Arbor Wolf
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arborwolf
Original Author
last month
Yes. I agree. Reading these posts and thinking about it more, earlier is better. Since we've had an unseasonably warm winter, I hope we don't get an extra hot summer and the plants stress. But Colorado can have weird weather sometimes, so we never know. I appreciate feedback and this group's knowledge base!
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Gregory Campbell
last month
I would prefer to tomatoz1 host. Mostly because I think it's best to move the host around to different locations. Just my two cents.
Catnohat
12 days ago
Are we ready to decide on a date and location? I'm ready to get it on my calendar!
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tomatoz1
11 days ago
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Might we have 2 swaps this year?

Saturday, May 10 is on my calendar to host a swap 11am-1pm. There will be a birthday celebration 2pm inside the hall, but I doubt there will be any problem. We will enjoy the warm weather outside for the most part.

Wherever you want to share your plants, the swap(s) are a great time to meet with fellow gardeners.

Green Mt. Presbyterian Church

12900 W. Alameda Pkwy.

Lakewood, CO 80228
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mmmm12COzone5
11 days ago
Great! We will be there with strawberries and purple salvia. Both spread like mad.
arborwolf
Original Author
11 days ago
Tomatoz1, Can you let Lucy know where the swap will be located? She plans on attending. Thanks. Arbor Wolf
Jerry (Broomfield CO 5)
8 days ago
Just started some tomatoes to bring a few days ago. My WOW tomatoes go out starting today. Are set on the 10th?
tomatoz1
8 days ago
I’ll be there. Luckily we have a few weeks before the swap as the tomatoes are really slow this year.

Note the earlier 11:00 start time.
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gjcore
8 days ago
Usually skybird posts the rules but she doesn't seem to be around. Are we all okay with the legacy rules?
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