Sounds like fun Desiree. How've you been? How's Storm doing. I'm in North Port now not in Osprey anymore but would love to come. Suggest some dates , that should narrow it down better, easier to say what's a good time or not. Take care. Judy

When do you plan on having it? Haven't been on here in a while cause life threw us some curve balls, but we are back on track again.

Monika

Hello Judy!

Storm is now 13, skinny as a rail and is 6'3".

I remember from past trades everyone has various schedules. I'm pretty much available all the time. It might be better if everyone starts suggesting dates and let's see what date the majority picks.
Desiree

You didn't say how soon you're talking about so I'll just say when I'm NOT available to make it easier...but count me in as I am in Sarasota too. Not available the weekend of April 22/23; other than that any weekend is good for me. Thanks for hosting something close by!

Hello Junglegina!

Glad to meet a fellow plant nut in Sarasota. LIke I have said I am open for the trade anytime.
What does everyone think about May? That leaves time to get some cuttings going, etc.

As far as what I have for trading...Heliconias, gingers, various types of bamboo, Black timber, olhamii, Blue...I'll get back with all the names, about 500 rain lilies, unusual bromeliads, brugs, the new variegated dwarf oysters, let's just say I use to work at a nursery so I really do have a little bit of everything.

Tell me what everyone thinks about a May? Specific dates?

Desiree

May sounds good to me. When you get a date I will ask for that day off from work.

Will let you know when the date gets closer what plants we have that we will bring.

Monika

I could get down to Sarasota, count me in.

May sounds good to me...any weekend. What nursery did you work for? Sounds like a cool way to feed your addiction!

Hi,

Thanks for offering. I would love to attend and meet some GWers. :) Most anytime is good for me unless something unavoidable comes up.

Hmmm... I need to start some cuttings :)

Diane in WAY south Hillsborough

The one off of Clark Road Junglegina.

I have a question for everyone before I set the date in May. When are all the spring plant fairs and plant sales. I don't want pick a weekend when something huge is happening somewhere else.
Desiree

Desiree,

Good to hear from you again. I would like to come, but my chance of actually making it are slim, so do not plan around me. I know the weekend of the 6th and 7th we are going to move my son back from college for the summer. The 14th is Mothers Day, and we may be in the Keys. The 28th is Memorial Day Weekend. Looks like the 20th and 21st are the best chance for me.

Bill

I think I'm open for anytime in May. I don't know of any other plant festivals in May, Tropiflora is this weekend, Mounts is the end of April, Greenfest in Tampa was last weekend. Not sure if Selby's having one. Judy

I think I'm open for anytime in May. I don't know of any other plant festivals in May, Tropiflora is this weekend, Mounts is the end of April, Greenfest in Tampa was last weekend. Not sure if Selby's having one. Judy

Thanks everyone for your input on dates. I've narrowed it down to either Saturday,May 20 or Sunday, May 21. Now I need to find out which of the two days are best for everyone.

Desiree

Hey Desiree-it's been a while! Boy am I glad I looked over here!! Osprey, did you tell Lady? I'm definately game. Let me know the date.

Either is ok for me. Cindee-yes I did tell Lady (she's having computer problems), her vote would be for Sunday as she works on Sat. Judy

Judy- I emailed her too. Last I knew she ws getting email ok. Maybe she and I can car pool and snag you on the way!

Hey, this is the first time I saw this! I'm in Sarasota too! If my son doesn't have a tournament out of town, I will be there. Desiree, please let me know what I can do to help you. I would be glad to bring some snacks, etc.

Anna

Hello everyone!

Let's set the date for Sunday, May 21. The start time will be 12 noon so people that go to church can still attend.

I will start adding what I have this weekend to trade on my page.

Desiree

I just learned that's the same weekend as the Redlands Orchid Show in Homestead. I have really been looking forward to it. Sorry, I won't be able to do both.

I've been a Garden Web member for years, but we just moved to the SW Gulf Coast (Port Charlotte - South Gulf Cove) into a new home the first of the year, after living in Central Florida. I would love to attend your 'Trade' day, sounds like fun. I brought a few plants with me, but my gardens are new and a little sparce. How many plants are required for the trade day?
Sounds like a great way to meet other gardeners as well.
Rosemary

Here is a link that might be useful: Flamingo Fanny Mosaics

Rosemary, Very nice mosaic work! This is a great way to get plants for your new garden. You could always bring some mosaic pieces to trade; they like handmade creations too. Also, not much of my stuff is named so some of the collectors may not be interested in it, but it may be something you want to get you off to a good start in your new yard. Please join us!

Hello Rosemary!

There are no minimum plant requirements. Your work is beautiful. I look forward to meeting you.

Desiree

Just wanted to check in and get a final count on who is attending the trade.

Desiree

I plan on attending.

JG

I will attend...looking forward to meeting others in Sarasota.

I have the following for trade if anyone is interested

african milk bush rooted plant (Synadenium compactum)
1000 fingers banana pup
billbergia embarazo pup
neo. Rapheal offset
Neo. Lamberts Pride
ric rac cactus cuttings (Cryptocereus anthonyanus)
Canna warscewiczii seeds & seedlings
chalice vine rooted 14" plant (Solandra grandiflora)
giant red crinum lily pups (3 avail)
divorce vine rooted plant (solanum wendlandii)
white dombeya cuttings, 1 rooted plant (Dombeya elegans)
Alocasia wentii rooted plant
numerous hoyas avail, please inquire
blue lily of the nile rooted plant (agapanthus africanus)
orchid, phal lava glow
palm, Adonidia (2 yr old christmas palm seedlings)
2 4 ft rooted multi branched cozumel yellow frangipanis in bloom
red cactus Disocactus ramulosus cuttings
red hot cattail shrub rooted (Acalypha Hispida)
rootbeer plant (for container gardening) (Piper auritum)
panama queen (Aphelandra sinclairiana)
Ti plant x. Black magic rooted
Tillandsia 'Eric Knobloch'
orchid, cymbidium evening star x. fine blush
begonia x suspicion
banana, lavender ornamental pups
ensete ventricosum seedlings (2 avail)
White bat rooted (tacca)
Costus spicatus
pinstrip ginger
Canistropsis burchellii pups
numerous orchid seedlings, some NOIDS

I have started my list but it's not even close to being finished.
Here is the beginning of my list
Costus Amazonicus - Variegated Ginger
Costus Barbatus - Spiral Ginger
Costus Barbatus "Dwarf"
Cardamon Ginger
Peacock or Blue Ginger
Thousand Finger Banana
Praying Hands Banana
Musa Musella Lasiocarpa "Chinese Yellow"
Coloccasia Esculenta "Black Magic
Allocassia Variegated "White-Green"
stictocardia beraviensis
I have a lot of different heliconia's too.
Brugmansia x hybrida 'Ecuador Pink'
Brugmansia - white, pink and yellow. "3 different plants"
VARIEGATED CHALICE VINE- Solandra maxima
VARIEGATEd DWARF OYSTER PLANT
For those of you who haven't been to my past plant trades..
If you see something in the yard you like, I'll dig it up.lol
Desiree

I just got a new Etlingera Elatior - Red Torch Ginger - Plant I can add to the trade list.

I think I have sent everyone directions to the plant trade including my telephone number. If anyone did not get the directions or has decided to attend please let me know.
Desiree

I don't have directions yet.

I am looking for a Super Dwarf Cavendish banana, if anyone has one to trade.

Desiree, I don't have directions or phone number yet. Thanks.

Anna

I have a super dwarf cavendish for you.

Desiree

Desiree,

Still not sure we can make it, but please send directions in case.

Bill