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new: new: wishlist swap

15 years ago

Ok it is that time of year again. So I am just wondering if anyone is to a wishlist swap. This is how it will go.

Each person will list a wishlist of 20 seeds that they want the most order is not of any importantance.

It will also be helpful to update your trade list just case swappers do not have your top 20 but maybe they will have something from your list.

As people sign up they will be assigned numbers and these numbers will be how you mark the seed packages.

I will have everyone send me the seeds in a bubble envelope or something that can hold seeds for the trip back home and once all of the packages arrive I will then seperate and then mail back your package. So you will need to send enough postage to mail your package back to you. This way you are only sending one package and not a bunch.

There is no guarentee what you will get back but everyone should be able to get at least one of two of their wishlist seeds fulfilled.

I am still open to weither or not to let people know what they are sending and to whom.

So this is the way it should go say 20 people sign up but you only have items from 4 of the wishlist ok so you can label each seed pack or baggie with the numbers that you are full filling like #'s 3, 6, 17, 14 and so fourth. And it would be helpful to have your gardenweb id somewhere on the seed pack as well just in case it is a special want and the person who recieved wants to say thank you or ask questions or whatever.

And it is ok to make side trades if you want and have the person send it in the swap just have them mark clearly that it is an extra trade and for who and then make sure you have enough postage for the way home.

Ok signs up will be taken until Oct. 31. this way we have enough time to collect the final seeds and update the trade pages. I would like for all packages to reach me by Nov 12.

Ok so let the fun begin. If you have any questions ask away. Thank you

Paula

Comments (150)

  • 15 years ago

    I'm just getting to the point where I have all the decorations I want for chirstmas. Now I'll move on to Thanksgiving. After that maybe something for holloween as long as it isn't scary. We don't have tricker treaters here unfortunately. But we do have a trunk or treat at the church. Maybe I could do something for that. It's an idea.

    When will you be e-mailing your addy. I'm running out of space in my "trades in process" space...yes I have OCD, lol.

  • 15 years ago

    I love the scary stuff! This is the time of year I put on a little extra weight. Something about the harvest, Halloween, the relief from the heat, and all of the festivals around send me into the kitchen after a summer of grilling out and eating light.
    I would like to receive the compiled list. I tried to get my seeds together yesterday and I know I missed some. The compiled list will be a big help.
    You may not hear from Booboo-she has had to curtail her activities severely and may not be able to respond, much less participate.

    Alana

  • 15 years ago

    Ok I have emailed off the compiled list to everyone that I have emails for. So if you did not get one I will need your email addy still at least for sending out my addy. But also let me know if you want the complied list. If we do not here back from the remaining people which are gmom2-6boys, kamiljablo, aboiut their wishlist by the 27 we will have to drop them. Other wise we will not have enough time to go thru our stash for their wishlist. I hate having to drop anyone..

    And I will be sending out my addy to everyone in a few days.

    Thanks everyone.

    Paula

  • 15 years ago

    Hello!
    Sorry for the delay here is my list:

    1.Heirloom and Hybrid Tomatoes
    2.Pickling and "different"(like white etc)Cucumbers
    3.Squash (summer and winter)
    4. Hot Peppers
    5.Sweet Peppers
    6.Sunflowers
    7.Pumpkins
    8.Amaranth
    9.Any cut flowers
    10.Lettuce
    11.Cabbage
    12.Beets
    13.Swiss Chard
    14.Any double flowers
    15.Green + Red Castor Bean
    16.Your favorite veggie
    17.Your favorite flower

  • 15 years ago

    Here is the List

    1. Paulan70 (List posted)
    2. Phantom_white (list Posted)
    3. Shanti having trouble posting to gardenweb. (List posted)
    4. riley17 (List posted)
    5. suecirish (list posted)
    6. countrycarolyn (List posted)
    7. Ishareflowers (list posted)
    8. tkhooper (List posted)
    9. leann2800 (list posted)
    10. gmom2-6boys
    11. poisondartfrog (List Posted)
    12. kamiljablo (List Posted)
    13. kmpsmom (List Posted)
    14. jodie74 (List Posted)
    15. debby_1 (List Posted)
    16. sassybutterfly_2008 (List Posted)
    17. spoonietreasure (List Posted)
    18. angelady (List Posted)
    19. canyonwind (List Posted)
    20. hibiscusfan (List Posted)
    21. molly_and_me (List Posted)
    22. snapdragon36 (List Posted)
    23. Lois (List Posted)
    24. Drippy (List Posted)

    On the compiled list I seemed to have forgoten to add #20 Hibiscusfan (sorry) and #12 kamiljablo just posted her list. So if you want I can send out a new compiled list or not. Just Let me know thanks.

    But those of you who did not get a list still need to email me so that I can send you my snail mail addy. Thank you

    Paula

  • 15 years ago

    I got the compiled list you sent, Paulan - thank you! No need to resend; I can just add Hibiscusfan's - and I jotted down Kamiljablo's.

  • 15 years ago

    Paula,

    I received the compiled list as well. No need to send a new one with Hibiscus and Kamil's wishes as I will just add them to my list.

    Thanks much!

    Annie

  • 15 years ago

    Paula,
    I received the compiled list no need to resend.
    Thanks Debbie

  • 15 years ago

    It sounds like you almost have this wrapped up, but can I still play??? I'll get my wish list together Sunday and post it. I see I have some seeds that people are looking for.

    Thanks,
    Bev

  • 15 years ago

    Yes Bev2009 there is still time to join in. We are taking sign ups right up till the end of the month. So if there are any lurkers out there, there is still plenty of time to join in.

    Here is the List

    1. Paulan70 (List posted)
    2. Phantom_white (list Posted)
    3. Shanti having trouble posting to gardenweb. (List posted)
    4. riley17 (List posted)
    5. suecirish (list posted)
    6. countrycarolyn (List posted)
    7. Ishareflowers (list posted)
    8. tkhooper (List posted)
    9. leann2800 (list posted)
    10. gmom2-6boys
    11. poisondartfrog (List Posted)
    12. kamiljablo (List Posted)
    13. kmpsmom (List Posted)
    14. jodie74 (List Posted)
    15. debby_1 (List Posted)
    16. sassybutterfly_2008 (List Posted)
    17. spoonietreasure (List Posted)
    18. angelady (List Posted)
    19. canyonwind (List Posted)
    20. hibiscusfan (List Posted)
    21. molly_and_me (List Posted)
    22. snapdragon36 (List Posted)
    23. Lois (List Posted)
    24. Drippy (List Posted)
    25. bev2009
  • 15 years ago

    Hey Paula, may I have a copy of the compiled list please? I dont know if you have my email or not so I'll send it to you just in case. :)
    Thanks!
    Holly

  • 15 years ago

    Hello everyone. I just emailed everyone my addy so please if you do not get that email then please email me from your normal email and I will send of a copy of it to you.Thanks so much.


    Paula

  • 15 years ago

    After reviewing other member's wish lists, I think I have some things to offer. I would like to join. My wish list is as follows;
    cosmus pink double
    columbine long spurred varieties
    fox glove pam's choice
    pulmonardia
    agastache heather queen
    agastache summer breeze
    gunnera
    lavender rosea
    heliotroope any
    salvia any pinks
    salvia artemis
    hakonechloa any
    tiarellas
    veronicastrum any except facination
    japanese blood grass
    PINK muley grass
    stipa giganta
    rhynchelytrum nerviglume-ruby grass
    shasta daisyfiona coghill
    heuchera any

  • 15 years ago

    Clc70 yes there is room for you in the swap. The more the merrier.

    Here is the List


    1. Paulan70 (List posted)
    2. Phantom_white (list Posted)
    3. Shanti having trouble posting to gardenweb. (List posted)
    4. riley17 (List posted)
    5. suecirish (list posted)
    6. countrycarolyn (List posted)
    7. Ishareflowers (list posted)
    8. tkhooper (List posted)
    9. leann2800 (list posted)
    10. gmom2-6boys
    11. poisondartfrog (List Posted)
    12. kamiljablo (List Posted)
    13. kmpsmom (List Posted)
    14. jodie74 (List Posted)
    15. debby_1 (List Posted)
    16. sassybutterfly_2008 (List Posted)
    17. spoonietreasure (List Posted)
    18. angelady (List Posted)
    19. canyonwind (List Posted)
    20. hibiscusfan (List Posted)
    21. molly_and_me (List Posted)
    22. snapdragon36 (List Posted)
    23. Lois (List Posted)
    24. Drippy (List Posted)
    25. bev2009
    26. clc70 (List Posted)
  • 15 years ago

    To those of you who have not recieved my address please let me know so that I can make sure eveyone has it. Thanks so much.

    Paula

  • 15 years ago

    I am going to mail my seeds tomorrow. If there are any late sign ups I can send a supplement.
    Alana

  • 15 years ago

    Here's my list. It's less than 20, but I don't have time to think of anymore right now. I'm out to the garden tomorrow to look for seeds for all of you!

    1) Ruta graveolens -" rue
    2) Verbena Canadensis " creeping vervain
    3) Glandularia puchella " moss verbena
    4) Orange profusion zinnia
    5) Double White' Balloon Flower Platycodo
    6) Marsh Marigold
    7) Excelsior foxglove
    8) Bronze Fennel
    9) Parsley

    1. Ground cherry
    2. Platycodon grandiflorus Ballon Flower - Astra Pink
    3. Dark purple aster
    4. Malva Sylvestris Zebrina
    5. Verbascum Phoeniceum, Purple Mullein mix
    6. Any blooming shade perennial
  • 15 years ago

    Hi Paula;;
    yup been lurking,,yes hold me back and please count me in,,yes it is the addiction of the wondeful seeds,,lol
    I have some of the wishes,,yippie
    my wish list

    burgundy gaiilardia
    flowering kale any
    gazania kiss orange flame
    lion's tail
    rudbeckia cherokee sun set
    the torch-mexican sun flower
    bracteantha sundaze flame
    gazania sun bathers sun set
    honey suckle any
    st joe's coats
    green towers amaranthus
    osteospermum orange symphony
    baby boo white mini pumkins
    strawberry pop corn
    pink double decker cone flower
    pink paint brush grass
    bunny tails
    easter egg plant
    red mountain ice plant
    bergamo manarda

    please email me with complied list and addy,, thank you,, so very excited about this swap...Lisa

  • 15 years ago

    pumpkingal I have added you to the list welcome. And I think I have emailed everyone now. But please check and make sure I sent you my addy. If not then please email me from your Normal email addy instead of gardenweb. My email is nowak@tctc.com. Thank you all


    Here is the List

    1. Paulan70 (List posted)
    2. Phantom_white (list Posted)
    3. Shanti having trouble posting to gardenweb. (List posted)
    4. riley17 (List posted)
    5. suecirish (list posted)
    6. countrycarolyn (List posted)
    7. Ishareflowers (list posted)
    8. tkhooper (List posted)
    9. leann2800 (list posted)
    10. gmom2-6boys
    11. poisondartfrog (List Posted)
    12. kamiljablo (List Posted)
    13. kmpsmom (List Posted)
    14. jodie74 (List Posted)
    15. debby_1 (List Posted)
    16. sassybutterfly_2008 (List Posted)
    17. spoonietreasure (List Posted)
    18. angelady (List Posted)
    19. canyonwind (List Posted)
    20. hibiscusfan (List Posted)
    21. molly_and_me (List Posted)
    22. snapdragon36 (List Posted)
    23. Lois (List Posted)
    24. Drippy (List Posted)
    25. bev2009 (list posted)
    26. clc70 (List Posted)
    27. pumpkingal (list posted)

    Paula

  • 15 years ago

    My packet went in yesterday. Thank you for hosting this swap it has been a great deal of fun.

  • 15 years ago

    Paula,

    I received your address....THANKS!

    Annie

  • 15 years ago

    My packet should be mailed tomorrow if I can get to the PO. I will let you know.

    Thanks, Ann

  • 15 years ago

    I haven't sent mine off yet!! I was really thinking that we were suppose to wait till after the end of october. Am I wrong in my thought?? If I need to get that off to you please let me know.

    To be honest I was planning on starting to pack it all for the ones that have posted but not sealing it till November.

  • 15 years ago

    carolyn

    You can wait until Nov to mail of. Some people just like to mail off early and some do it in the middle with plenty of room and some wait until the last minute to mail off. Whenever you are ready to mail off is fine. I just set Nov 12 as a mail by date to make sure I enough time to sort and then mail the seeds back out to people in decent amount of time. It also depends on how many seeds a person has as well.

    Paula

  • 15 years ago

    Well I will be honest I am really trying to get at least one thing off everyones wish list filled. Some people I have several things for them. I think only like 2 people do I have nothing for :( I am sorry for that also.

    When I say this I sincerely mean it. If I only get back

    Bergamot, monrada fistulosa
    Summer phlox, phlox paniculata - white
    chinese lantern

    I would be an extremely happy camper. So far my count that I am sending is like 50 packs. Is that to many??

  • 15 years ago

    carolyn

    Whatever amount that you send that you are comfy with is ok with me. You nor anyone else HAS to send anything to everyone. If you can only fill 3 or three wishes per the whole swap that is ok as well. This is an open ended swap in the terms of you may or you may not get back as many or as much as you send in.
    There are some I sadly have nothing off of their list and am about to check their members pages. But you can only share what you have unless you or anyone want to go out and buy more seeds. Which is not what this is about. If you have tons of a seed or just a bit and you want to share go for it.
    If you can't fulfill something on everyone's list then that is ok.


    Everyone

    I would like for you to email me the list not what you send but who you are sending to. Like ie .. I am sending to # 30, 33, 40, 50, (not actually numbers) but you get the meaning. This way I can try and make sure that everyone gets at least something off of their wishlist. And I will come up with something for those who do not have any seeds coming (if that is happening.).Thanks

    Paula

  • 15 years ago

    Paula,

    The packing and sending back for a swap like this is soooo easy. I have done one before and you don't even have to looka at anything but the # on the seperate baggies as they come in. I just lined up all the bubble envies by number and tossed the seeds into each persons return envy. I didn't even know who was getting what, it was a wishlist swap so they must have asked for what was in each small envy..lol

    I had seeds for all but 2 people, some have 10 packets others just two.

    I found cute small colored envies at the dollar store so all the seeds are stuffed into a different colored envy and the number of the person they are intended for is on the outside. They are sealed up tight so even you won't know what I sent to who....except for yours, of course.

    TKHOOPER, I have the celosia argenteas her on my opening trying to get seeds for you. I will send them to you when I get them...Please remind me if I forget!

    I mailed my envy yesterday, I put in $3 cash for the ride back.

    Thanks everyone
    Lisa

  • 15 years ago

    Ok everyone the very first package arrived today and it is from tkhooper

    Here is the List of packages arrived

    1. Paulan70 HERE
    2. Phantom_white
    3. Shanti
    4. riley17
    5. suecirish
    6. countrycarolyn
    7. Ishareflowers
    8. tkhooper ARRIVED
    9. leann2800
    10. gmom2-6boys NOT SURE IF SHE IS STILL IN
    11. poisondartfrog
    12. kamiljablo
    13. kmpsmom
    14. jodie74
    15. debby_1
    16. sassybutterfly_2008
    17. spoonietreasure
    18. angelady
    19. canyonwind
    20. hibiscusfan
    21. molly_and_me
    22. snapdragon36
    23. Lois
    24. Drippy
    25. bev2009
    26. clc70
    27. pumpkingal

    Paula

  • 15 years ago

    Well two more packages arrive today they are from clc70 and
    poisondartfrog.

    Here is the List of packages arrived

    1. Paulan70 HERE
    2. Phantom_white
    3. Shanti
    4. riley17
    5. suecirish
    6. countrycarolyn
    7. Ishareflowers
    8. tkhooper ARRIVED
    9. leann2800
    10. gmom2-6boys NOT SURE IF SHE IS STILL IN
    11. poisondartfrog ARRIVED
    12. kamiljablo
    13. kmpsmom
    14. jodie74
    15. debby_1
    16. sassybutterfly_2008
    17. spoonietreasure
    18. angelady
    19. canyonwind
    20. hibiscusfan
    21. molly_and_me
    22. snapdragon36
    23. Lois
    24. Drippy
    25. bev2009
    26. clc70 ARRIVED
    27. pumpkingal

    Paula

  • 15 years ago

    Paula, I sent you an email. My laptop crashed and I use outlook for my email. I need your address again, pretty please. Sorry about that!!

    I have everything packed and ready to go!!

  • 15 years ago

    Thanks ishareflowers. I really love those flowers.

  • 15 years ago

    Tkhooper, I only had 1 thing on your list. It was an extermely small amount. So don't think that is a normal amount that I would actually trade. I am limited to what I have of that variety but enough to where I could spare a few for someone else. I hope you enjoy them!! And no I am not going to tell you what it was, that is just going to have to be a surprise, lol.

  • 15 years ago

    Hi Paula,, i did not get an email to where to send these, I have the flu really bad trying to be on time,, whole house is sick..thank you Lisa

  • 15 years ago

    WooHoo, a surprise that's so exciting. Thankyou for parting with a few of your personal stash to fill one of my wishes. I really appreciate you doing that.

  • 15 years ago

    Well you are welcome!! I am excited about growing that one myself I can't wait to see it bloom and to smell it for the first time. There is a hint but I am still not telling you, lol.

  • 15 years ago

    Here is my wishlist:

    Crowder Peas
    Italian Parsley
    Lettuce-any leaf
    Leeks
    Spinach
    Oregon Sugar Peas
    Beans-Yard long, Asparagus, Purple
    Any Red Perinnial for zone 5
    Agastache- salmon/Pink
    Bee Balm-any
    Wave Petunia-cream, white, yellow
    Verbena-Red
    snapdragon
    Hibiscus-zone 5
    Mallows
    Amaranth-Red, Green
    Cosmos-Bright lights
    Gomphenea

    Hope some will be filled.

    Thanks
    gmom

  • 15 years ago

    gmom
    Welcome back. And there has only been 3 packages that arrived plus mine so there is still plenty of time for others to look over your list and see what wishes we can fulfill. Thanks for coming back.

    Paula

  • 15 years ago

    Gmom, I checked your wamts list and sent something anyway!

    Paula,Has my envy arrived yet???

    Lisa

  • 15 years ago

    Lisa no your has not arrived yet. But I did not get to the post office on saturday so it maybe there now. I will find out monday afternoon.

    Paula

  • 15 years ago

    I haven't sent mine off yet but I have some things I can put in for gmom and pumpkingal. I anticipate to get mine off either today or tomorrow.

  • 15 years ago

    Paula, I've been lurking but it looks like I can join in. I'll have a wish list later today. Probably not 20 items but hope that's still OK.
    Bethb

  • 15 years ago

    here is my list
    California Poppies
    Bachelors buttons
    Chocolate Cherry tomatoe
    Verbena Bonairensis
    Squash, sweet dumpling
    8 Ball Zucchini
    Red Giant mustard
    Any sunflower except "giant"
    Lunaria,money plant
    Thymus Lanuginosis woolly thyme
    Agastache, any tall ones
    Alyssum basket of gold type
    pine leaf Penestemon
    Veronica pectinata,blue woolly speedwell
    berlandiera, chocolateflower
    melampodium, Black foot daisy
    I'm trying to garden in the dessert and many things on my list were found on lists of especially Xeric plants.
    Paula, thanks for hosting. This sounds like a lot of work for you but fun for all
    BB

  • 15 years ago

    Beth
    There is still time to join but some people have already sent in their packages so there is a chance you may only get a few wishes fulfilled if that is ok with you I will still add you to the list.


    So far we have

    1. Paulan70 (List posted)
    2. Phantom_white (list Posted)
    3. Shanti having trouble posting to gardenweb. (List posted)
    4. riley17 (List posted)
    5. suecirish (list posted)
    6. countrycarolyn (List posted)
    7. Ishareflowers (list posted)
    8. tkhooper (List posted)
    9. leann2800 (list posted)
    10. gmom2-6boys
    11. poisondartfrog (List Posted)
    12. kamiljablo (List Posted)
    13. kmpsmom (List Posted)
    14. jodie74 (List Posted)
    15. debby_1 (List Posted)
    16. sassybutterfly_2008 (List Posted)
    17. spoonietreasure (List Posted)
    18. angelady (List Posted)
    19. canyonwind (List Posted)
    20. hibiscusfan (List Posted)
    21. molly_and_me (List Posted)
    22. snapdragon36 (List Posted)
    23. Lois (List Posted)
    24. Drippy (List Posted)
    25. bev2009 (list posted)
    26. clc70 (List Posted)
    27. pumpkingal (list posted)
    28. beth_b_kodiak (List Posted)

    Paula

  • 15 years ago

    BETH B KODIAK,

    Please drop me a line with your addy and I will send you the items that I have off your wish list:)

    Lisa/ishare

  • 15 years ago

    I have not mailed my seeds yet. There will be some in the package for Beth.

    Margaret

  • 15 years ago

    Ok so three more packages has arrived and they are from Lois, Lisa/ishare, and Jodie74.

    Jodie74 thank you fro the very nice scrapbook stickersthat was very kind of you. And I love them. Thank you

    And everyone has posted a list now.

    So here is the list

    1. Paulan70 HERE
    2. Phantom_white
    3. Shanti
    4. riley17
    5. suecirish
    6. countrycarolyn
    7. Ishareflowers ARRIVED
    8. tkhooper ARRIVED
    9. leann2800
    10. gmom2-6boys
    11. poisondartfrog ARRIVED
    12. kamiljablo
    13. kmpsmom
    14. jodie74 ARRIVED
    15. debby_1
    16. sassybutterfly_2008
    17. spoonietreasure
    18. angelady
    19. canyonwind
    20. hibiscusfan
    21. molly_and_me
    22. snapdragon36
    23. Lois ARRIVED
    24. Drippy
    25. bev2009
    26. clc70 ARRIVED
    27. pumpkingal
    28. beth_b_kodiak

    Paula

  • 15 years ago

    I FINALLY made it to the post office, you know now I am wondering. I only sent the same bubble mailer that the seeds were in I didn't send an additional one. I just assumed you were going to reuse it.

    Did I assume correct??

  • 15 years ago

    Carolyn
    Yes I will reuse the envies. It is just easier that way. Did you include an address label of your own?

    Paula

  • 15 years ago

    Yes Ma'am and I included 5 stamps!! It didn't take me half what I figured it was going to take to send it. Cost me 1.73 I looked at her (post office woman) and was shocked.

    If you need more stamps let me know and I can send them off to you.

  • 15 years ago

    Mailed my seeds out today.