What is the Spring get together?

Well, we had a gathering in October at one of the parks which was a great time to meet the other participants in the forum and swap ideas, methods, stories (plants) and it seemed everyone had so much fun people suggested we do a repeat in the Spring.

Sam, I'd say "before it gets too hot", but that might be next week!

yeah, when and where is it?

Sam's house!

Sams House, Garden Trolip's House, Judy B's House, and Pagan Cat's house, and Grant's house...just off the top of my head, places I haven't seen yet :)

Easy

That would make it a progressive garden party!

What fun!!

Garden Trolip's house for sure! Mentioned it to her yesterday and she hasn't refused yet! Good sign.

However, there is not a single inch of her backyard that isn't already filled with the beautiful, charming and unusual. (Hey, we fit that description, don't we?)

I think GT is concerned that with one false step someone will land in one of the ponds which is very distressing for the koi and goldfish (not to mention Betty). We would need to encourage people to gawk awestruck and then immediately depart for Three Margaritas to coo and ah over adult beverages and chips. No room for loitering at GT's. Under those conditions I think she might say yes.

My yard, on the other hand, consists of gravel and unwanted bermuda grass. Not a worthy stop.

Well, when something is decided, I would like to come to this one... I couldn't escape previous obligations for the October party, but if the date is right for this one I am there... :)
Brittany

Sounds fun. Perhaps a repeat of the Indian School Park event?

It might be nice to meet somewhere in a central location - like a park or place of interest. We could do our swap, etc at that time. If anyone wants people to come over after, that is ok. This way, no one feels pressured to open up their house and garden. A lot less stress all around. What do you all think? March would be a good month.

I'm with Jim; March sounds great, everyone's garden will be at it's best by then! I also liked the park, and if a few people wanted to have an "open house/garden" kinda thingy afterwards we could carpool to a few of them for additional ideas and fun.
That's my 2 cents worth...

Trudi

Jim had another super suggestion - having our event at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. How great is that! sam

Oooh! That sounds really fun!!!

Hiya!

Mmm - glad you guys are planning already. The last event was such a great time.

My only concern with the Preserve is the distance. One of the nice things about Indian School was the (somewhat) central location. Is there somewhere else that has the same attribute?

Thanks, Easy, for suggesting S&TPZ (Sheryl & Ted's Petting Zoo) as a garden spot, but my home is far from a gardening ideal. The one good thing is the amount of space - and I do love having company.... hmmm ... well, should my life calm down some, it might be an idea.

My vote is to keep it at Steele Indian School park. It's easy to get to, plenty of room for parking, and has tables, ramadas, water and bathrooms.

Thanks for starting the idea. Let's decide when, pick the spot and go with it. April 1st will be six months from the Oct gig but it may be getting too warm by then. Mid-March might be about right but Saturday the 18th is St. Patrick's Day weekend and some local parks might be too busy. What about the weekend before or after St. P?

Mary

I vote for the weekend before, one can never tell how warm it is going to be, and it hasn't been a cold or wet winter, so spring may just be here waaayyyy early.

Suggestion- put your name on a tag on each plant you bring to swap. Then everyone knows where their new plant is from and can contact that person for growing info. Plus, people like me who just cannot remember where/who I got something from will not have any excuses! :)
We also need to determine what to do with plants that are not traded. People came and went at various times during the fall swap and the last people ended up taking all the odds and ends that didn't get new homes and didn't get to go back home. Some kind of plan is needed for this area too. Any suggestions?

Susie