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Come join us! 3rd Annual Tomato and Pepper Seed Exchange

hmacdona1
13 years ago

Hi everyone,

As a Canadian member, I am unable to post this note in the exchange forum. I do hope you'll be ok with me posting here as I wanted to extend this offer to the US and International gardenweb members as I did last year.

I am hosting another Tomato and Pepper seed swap that will include members from a few different forums. I wanted to post this a bit early so you have time to collect seeds or place an order.

Here are the guidelines we will follow for this swap (Note - they differ slightly from last year): color="#0000FF">

1) Seeds must be received by me no later than November 15th, so I recommend you mail your envelope no later than November 1st.

You can send "named varieties" of tomatoes or peppers (or both). Do not include mixes or seeds labeled "granny's mystery mix" or unnamed bell peppers or anything like that. I cannot, in fairness, send mixed or unknown packs of seed back to people that followed the instructions and only sent in "named varieties".

If you are sending hybrid seeds to exchange, only F1 seeds from a commercial source are acceptable. Do not send in seeds you have collected from a hybrid plant. They will not grow true to the original parent plant. If you are unsure if the seed you have collected is from a hybrid, please do your research online before mailing in your seeds.

2) A minimum of 10 seeds per packet. A maximum of 5 packets of the same seed. An overall maximum of 40 packets per person.

Please ensure seed packets are clearly marked with the name, and whether they are heirloom, OP (Open Pollinated), or F1 hybrid seeds. If you are sending pepper seeds, it would help me a great deal with sorting if you could indicate on the packages if the peppers are sweet or hot as many individuals in the last swap had clear preferences. If seeds are from a commercial source, please note that as well.

3) If you send tomato seeds, you will receive tomato seeds in return. The same idea for peppers, unless you include a note indicating you want something different in return. You can also send in tomato seeds and ask for pepper seeds in return or visa versa, or any combination. I fully expect a large variety and volume of seed types to be able to accommodate this.

4) Please include a list of what you are sending, your wish list and if there are any seeds you do not want to receive. It is very important to take the time to write out a list of what you are sending, otherwise I have to do it for you and I do not have time for that. If you are only interested in heirloom or OP, please tell me that as well. I will try my best to accommodate your wish list, but there are no guarantees of course. The variety will be completely dependent on what is sent in. In last year's swap, we were able to fill many items on people's wish lists so please take the time to prepare one - it will be worth your while.

5) You will need to mail your seeds inside a bubble envelope with a return label inside, along with the correct amount of return postage. I will reuse your original bubble envelope to send your surprise seeds back to you. Return postage rates are as follows:

* If you live in Canada - $1.22 return postage stamps

* If you live in the US - $2.10 (CAD or US$) (includes tax)

* If you live outside Canada and US - $4.20 (CAD or US$) (includes tax)

All postage rates can be verified on the Canada Post website. For those outside of Canada, you will need to send enough funds to pay for return postage. You can either send concealed cash in the envelope or you could submit payment for postage via Paypal. Please DO NOT send stamps from your country. They will not work here in Canada :)

It's important that you send a regular bubble envelope and not the heavy cardboard insulated type. Weight restriction in this price category is 100g.

6) If you change your mind after registering, and no longer wish to participate, PLEASE notify me immediately so we do not delay the swap waiting for your seeds to arrive. This will also save me a great deal of time trying to follow up and track people down.

7) I will email you privately with my mailing address once you have posted here to sign up for this swap. You must make sure that your gardenweb profile has your email address attached and it's visible to other members, so I can contact you. Please triple check this before signing up for this swap.

Any questions. Please let me know. Let's have fun exchanging seeds !!!!

ThanksŅHeather

Please note - I will be out of town on business September 17th thru 26th and will not be responding to anyone during that time. color="#0000FF">

Comments (123)

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I have a few miscellaneous vegetable seeds to give away to participants of this exchange. First come first serve. Remember...I am posting this offer in a few different forums to make it available to all participants.

    * Banana Melon (donated by another participant)
    * Georgeia Rattlesnake Melon (donated by another participant)
    * Saisai Leaf Radish (donated by another participant)
    * Applegreen Eggplant (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Long Purple Eggplant (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Thai Eggplant-Pattern Green (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Udmalbet Eggplant (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Chinese Cabbage (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Tomatillo Purple (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Soloist Chinese Cabbage (donated by another participant)

    I have very limited quantities of some of these. If interested, respond with your top 3 choices in order of preference. How many you get, or whether or not you get any will depend on the total number of respondents and who has responded first. I will be distributing in the order I receive requests from all forums.

    Please respond no later than November 5th.

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Banana Melon and Applegreen eggplant are now gone.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I received seeds from:

    * John11840
    * Jonboy999
    * Sweet_Marie

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    If anyone forgot to send me their wish list in the mail, could I ask you to send me a private message with your wish list asap, as I am working on the seed sorting now.

    Thanks so much....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Here's the latest list of miscellaneous vegetable seeds remaining to give away to participants of this exchange. Remember...I am posting this offer in a few different forums to make it available to all participants.

    * Georgeia Rattlesnake Melon (donated by another participant)
    * Saisai Leaf Radish (donated by another participant)
    * Long Purple Eggplant (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Thai Eggplant-Pattern Green (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Udmalbet Eggplant (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Chinese Cabbage (commercial seed I purchased)
    * Tomatillo Purple (commercial seed I purchased)

    I have very limited quantities of some of these. If interested, respond with your top 3 choices in order of preference. How many you get, or whether or not you get any will depend on the total number of respondents by November 5th and who has responded first. I will be distributing in the order I receive requests from all forums.

    Please respond no later than November 5th.

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today I received seeds from "gilar".

  • argentcorvid
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    forgot to say, I mailed mine last Friday. I asked for some tomatillo seeds in my list.

  • muskymojo
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Please do this again in 2011! Sounds awesome! New here and not prepared but sure will be next time.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I have a few packs of Asparagus Bean (long yard) to share with the participants of this exchange. These were just sent in by another participant to give as bonuses.

    Please refer to my Nov 4th posting as well for a list of other veggies. If interested, please reply with your top three "veggies" in order of preference. I will be distributing these seeds by the end of day today, so respond quickly.

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I received seeds from:

    * dirtdiggin
    * gladgourd
    * sambo725

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    For veggie seed giveaways, I only have the following seeds left:

    * Thai Eggplant(Pattern Green)-from commercial seeds I purchased
    * Chinese Cabbage - from commercial seeds I purchased.

    Let me know asap if you're interested in one or both of these. Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I received envelopes from:

    * animoosh
    * midwestchilehead
    * randar08
    * rick_in_va
    * timbersmith
    * wiredwiz

    I have a stack of about 20 more envelopes to go through, but am packing it in for the night. All of these were received today. I couldn't believe my eyes, when I saw the volume of envelopes waiting for me today. I'll get through the rest of them tomorrow after work.

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I managed to get through the rest of the envelopes before work this morning. Yesterday (Nov 8), I received envelopes from:

    * argentcorvid
    * coolbythecoast
    * debrak92
    * dirtscratcher2010
    * happygardener23
    * onetakemovie
    * the666bbq

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Yesterday (Nov 15), I received seeds from "vronp".

    I'm still waiting on a number of envelopes to arrive, so will have to hold off finalizing the swap until those show up. All are from individuals that confirmed their envelopes were mailed.

    Thanks.....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I am still waiting for a few envelopes to arrive, but can't wait any longer so I've pushed ahead with the sorting. It will still take sometime, but I did manage to mail these evelopes back today:

    * argentcorvid
    * darrylenes
    * dirtsratcher2010
    * jonboy999

    I'm sure these will go out in the Nov 22 morning mail. I will continue to post updates as I mail more batches.

    Thanks....Heather

  • rick_in_va
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Wow, that's a lot of work! Thanks for what you are doing. - Rick

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I had some more packed up and ready to mail this morning, but then I opened the front door and said no way....I'm not going out there today. It's minus 32 degrees celcius. Lucky for me I can sometimes work from home if the weather is bad.

    We'll try again tomorrow

    Could I ask everyone to let me know when your envelope arrives so I can update my records?

    Thanks so much.....Heather

  • thenewmidwestchilehead
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    BRRRRR! Damn, and I'm whining about 25 Fahrenheit (-4 celcius)

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Tonight, I mailed another batch of envelopes. From this forum, I sent an envelope back to "onetakemovie".

    Please let me know when your envelope arrives, so I can update my records.

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds back to "talonstorm".

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed envelopes to:

    * coolbythecoast
    * debrak92
    * shay
    * vronp

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds to:

    * Jaynine

    Thanks...Heather

  • jaynine
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Yay! Thank you! Will let you know when they arrive.

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds to:

    * happygardener23

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Tonight, I mailed seeds to:

    * gladgourd

    Thanks...Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds to:

    * jamesnb
    * poisondartfrog
    * timbersmith
    * tinley244
    * shanta
    * xaroline

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds to:

    * animoosh
    * flowergal2010
    * the666bbq

    Thanks....Heather

  • argentcorvid
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    seeds arrived today.

    Thanks!

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds back to:

    * randar08
    * rick_in_va

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds to:

    * austinhanasmom
    * genoprizebull
    * john11840
    * midwestchilehead
    * organicdan
    * wiredwiz

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I still have about 20 or so envelopes to work through. My apologies for the delay in getting them all out. Had to start later than anticipated because some of the envelopes were about a week or more late on arrival.

    I'm putting in long hours at work this week because I'm running workshops, so will do the best I can. Will likely take the rest of this week to get the remainder of the envelopes packed and mailed.

    Just wanted to give you a quick update.

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds to:

    * appaloosa909
    * dirtdiggin
    * flytyer
    * gilar
    * indoorgardener
    * sorellina
    * sweet_marie

    Thanks....Heather

  • jaynine
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    My seeds arrived today and, like last year, I'm very happy with the selection I received. Thank you, Heather, for all your hard work & consideration. Thanks, everybody, for the interesting assortment!

  • animoosh
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Picked up my seeds today....great selection to try for next spring! Thanks for all the effort Heather!!

  • btchwlf_yahoo_com
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today my seeds arrived!!! My gf stated i looked like a little kid at christmas. Actually i feel like a kid at christmas, with lots of toys to play with for the whole summer and beyond yea!
    Thanks to everyone who shared their passion.
    A special Thanks to you Heather for all your effort in making this happen.
    HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!!

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Today, I mailed seeds to:

    * sandysgardens
    * slogarden
    * tmacmillan

    I have a few more envelopes to work on and will get those finished up this weekend.

    Thanks....Heather

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I have envelopes packed and will be mailing seeds to the following individuals tomorrow morning:

    * dirtdaddy
    * phpete
    * roadkill
    * roper2008
    * sambo725
    * sproutshonor

    That's it for envelopes to be mailed back. Thanks everyone for your participation and for sending in such a great variety of seeds.

    Have a Merry Christmas everybody!

    ....Heather

  • austinnhanasmom
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SWAP!!

    Thanks Heather and everyone who participated!

    I LOVE my selection!! (((HUGS)))

  • hmacdona1
    Original Author
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Glad the seeds are starting to arrive. Thanks for the updates.

    As a friendly reminder to everyone else, please let me know when your seeds arrive so I can update my records.

    Thanks....Heather

  • genoprizebull
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Seeds just arrived ! Thanks so much for doing this and thanks to everyone for participating.The selection you sent to me is awesome,can't wait to get them started.
    Gene

  • roadkill
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    OHHHHH YAH!!!!!!!!!! seeds are here :)
    thx Heather, are you related to Santa.
    a great bunch of seeds i will be hours on the net reading about all of them

    and thx to all who play

    Merry Christmas & New Year

  • randar08
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Received my seeds 12/24. What a great selection! Can't wait to start some of these beauties. Thanks Heather, your work is greatly appreciated. Thanks as well to all participants.

    Randy

  • thenewmidwestchilehead
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    My seeds arrived on Friday. What a great Christmas present to return home to. A great variety of seeds. Thanks to all of you, and thanks Heather, for hosting such a great swap!

  • rick_in_va
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Seeds arrived. I am thrilled with what you sent! Thanks Heather! Rick

  • sambo725
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Got my seeds today!
    Thank you so much for doing this again...I can only imagine how much work it must be! I am really impressed with the different varieties that i got.

    Thank you again
    Sam

  • roper2008
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Got my seeds heather. Great selection. Looking forward to
    March, seed starting time. Thank you for hosting this again.

    Linda

  • tinley244
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    I just received the seeds today. Thank you so very much.
    I can't wait to get these started.

  • dirtdaddy
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    seeds arrived! Many thanks to all! dd

  • John A
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Heather - I have been away from home for several weeks now and won't return until mid-Jan. My wife tells me that the package did arrive. I'm sure that what you sent is fine. Many thanks for your dedication again.
    John A

  • phpete
    13 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    Huzzah! Seeds!

    Now I shall stop moping and start planning!

    Thank you again! I honestly don't know how you find the time to do all the work that must go into this, but I hope you never decide to stop!

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