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MNF May - Garden Markers Swap

10 years ago

Howdy!! Hopefully I saw most of you last month for my first hosting of a swap! I hope all your gardening is going well, or in my case preparing for gardening. I tried winter sowing the first time this year and only 1 onion has come up out of all the milk jugs. I'm hoping they're waiting for warmer weather. Planted some seed starters of tomatoes and finishing up peppers. Once that is complete I will be starting some other veggies....pumpkins, watermelon, zucchini, cucumber, and probably many more! Setup a worm bin, Worm Factory, in the garage this weekend. I had to get that going because my Father-in-law is retiring in May and he will be doing lots of fishing! He plans to "borrow" a few worms....


As I label all the plants that I'm starting this months theme, Garden Markers, just seems right!!! Choose a minimum of 5 packets to send to your partner, and include at least 3 Garden Markers (if that's too much let me know I can change the minimum for it). The garden markers can be bought or handmade. Check your partners have list to make a marker or send a marker of the seeds you are sending them.

If this is your first swap and you don't have 5 packets please message me and we can see if there is more than one person with less than 5 to partner up!


Happy Planting!!!


Deadline to sign up is April 20th

Partners assigned April 21st

Seeds to be sent to partner by May 5th

Comments (100)

  • 10 years ago

    wooo hooo its partner day


  • 10 years ago

    Yes you may des, I haven't assigned partners yet!

  • 10 years ago

    no partners yet? what's up with that? lol! good morning Cheryl! have fun making the partners list! you're doing great!

  • 10 years ago

    List of participants (I hope I didn't forget anyone)

    littlecheryl (HOST)

    Dan Coates

    mcc371 ;)

    nottoughly

    shawn b

    EricaBraun

    Jennifer

    cinnie0

    grafton001

    MicaMaster

    Des

  • 10 years ago

    Partners.....

    Dan / Des

    mcc371 / Erica Braun

    micamaster / nottoughly

    Jennifer / grafton001

    cinnie0 / shawn b

  • 10 years ago

    Des, send me your address at bumpandstella@aol.com, and then I'll send you mine.

  • 10 years ago

    Grafton001 your messaging isn't set up. Send me your address to jennifer.byle@gmail.com. Then I will send you mine.

  • 10 years ago

    Dan, I wanted to keep you guys at the edge of your chair in suspense waiting for the list :)

  • 10 years ago

    Des, I've got your address now and have sent you mine. Thanks!

    Cheryl, every good host messes with the minds of everyone in a swap. At least, we in the MNF used to, and we always had fun! You've done good both months!

  • 10 years ago

    So excited I got Erica!! I already have her address as I we have traded several times!

    Littlecheryl you are doing an awesome job with these swaps.

  • 10 years ago

    I now have Grafton001 address and will be working on getting the seeds and garden markers together this weekend and shipping out Monday.

  • 10 years ago

    Tammy -- I was excited to see that I got you too! I sent you a message on Houzz, if you haven't noticed it already.

  • 10 years ago

    Glad I was able to make you guys happy with your partners!


  • 10 years ago

    Nikki just sent out today

    Hope you enjoy.


  • 10 years ago

    I just wanted to pop in and say hello alll.....I will be hosting for the month of June. I will post in mid May.

  • 10 years ago

    Shawn I sent your seeds yesterday, and got yours. Thank you

    shawn sent me

    5 labels

    blackberry lily

    blue sage

    orange lily

    dinner plate hibiscus

    rose of sharon

    and johnny jump up viola seeds

  • 10 years ago

    Grafton001 I did not forget to send out your package. It is going out in tomorrow mail... Sorry for the delay in getting it out, busy week. Let us know when you get it.

  • 10 years ago

    Shawn Looks like you should be good with the anasazi beans now ;)

    I sent you a PM, I got your seeds from our trade today :)

  • 10 years ago

    I have Tammy's pack all set to go out in the mail tomorrow. I messaged her the tracking number.

  • 10 years ago

    Erica's pack is going in the mail this afternoon. I messaged her. It has been a very busy week here too.

  • 10 years ago

    Simone your package is in todays mail.

    Confirm # 9400 1118 9956 3716 8565 17

    Faye!

  • 10 years ago

    Dan - your package went out today, USPS tracking #9505 5000 2333 6126 0002 42

    :)

  • 10 years ago

    Here is the status of the swap :)

    Dan / Des (sent to/ )

    mcc371 (sent to/ ) / Erica Braun (sent to/ )

    micamaster / not toughly (sent to/ )

    Jennifer (sent to/ ) / grafton001

    cinnie0 (sent to/rcvd from) / shawn b (sent to/rcvd from)

  • 10 years ago

    I got sunburn the last 2 days but had a blast planting my garden. I have 28 varieties of beans planted. I had to buy tomato and pepper plants :( But lesson learned. I have to start them earlier and inside, not the garage. Unfortunately it is colder today so I won't be in the garden today.


    Thanks everyone I have enjoyed being a hostess. I might have to sit out the next month MNF I will be traveling to see my little brother graduate.

  • 10 years ago

    Thank You Faye,

    Sorry I have not put your package in the mail yet. I am still working on it. I was sick and also broke my pinky. Oweeeee!!! On the mend and look forward to getting your package.

    Thanks,

    SImone. :o)

  • 10 years ago

    Sorry for your broke finger Simone. Mail the package whenever you can. There is no hurry.

    Faye!

  • 10 years ago

    Jennifer I received your package last wk. I thought I posted it but I guess I wrote it but didn't hit submit. Sorry about that. I already have everything you sent planted. I can't wait to try all the different colored carrots. I'm extra excited about the blue spice basil I have a ton of basil varieties but didn't have this one. :)

    i sent your package out on Friday it should be there tomorrow.

  • 10 years ago

    Des, I think your package is waiting for me at home. My friend told me I'd received something yesterday when he came to see me in the hospital today. Your box is ready to go and I'll get it in the mail as soon as I get home. Hopefully I'll be going home by the weekend.

  • 10 years ago

    Tasha, so glad to hear. I received your seeds yesterday. The mints traveled well. Thank you

  • 10 years ago

    Hi Faye,

    Thank you for the beautiful package. I am so grateful for the blessing. I was loving every moment opening the goodies. I absolutely love the plant markers. They are awesome. You are very creative and generous.

    I am still working on your package. I have a great idea for the plant markers just have not been able to work on them. I will probably have it in the mail some time next week. So sorry it is taking me so long. Just know I am working on it. That darn fall did a number on me.

    Thanks again my friend. Happy planting

    Simone :o)



  • 10 years ago

    Simone,

    You are so welcome. I am glad you like your package and I hope it really works for you. There is no hurry in my package just do it when you can.

    Your gardening friend,

    Faye!

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Here is the status of the swap :) italics are completed

    Dan / Des (sent to/ )

    mcc371 (sent to/ ) / Erica Braun (sent to/ )

    mica master ( /rcvd from) / not toughly (sent to/ )

    Jennifer (sent to/rcvd from ) / grafton001 (sent to/rcvd from)

    cinnie0 (sent to/rcvd from) / shawn b (sent to/rcvd from)

  • 10 years ago

    Tammy -- I received your pack today! Thank you so much for the lovely seeds, markers, and planner!

  • 10 years ago

    Cheryl -- According to the tracking number for the pack I sent Tammy, she received hers on the 7th, so the two of us should be done now.

  • 10 years ago

    I just got home and will be sending out Destiny's package on Monday. I'll post the dc number once I've got it. Thanks for being patient with me!

  • 10 years ago

    Des, you're package is on its way now. I apologize for the delay. A had a friend take it to the post office for me this morning and he didn't get a delivery confirmation number.

    I enjoyed the garden markers you made, what are they made of? They look like you used cookie cutters, lol! I'm thinking of making them into a mobile! The seeds you sent will be great out in the yard too, THANK YOU!!!

  • 10 years ago

    Hi Faye,

    I am almost finished with your plant markers. I will be getting them in the mail on Tuesday. Sooooooo Sorry for the delay.

    Simone :o)

  • 10 years ago

    Simone,

    There is no problem on the delay. Get then when you can.

    Faye!


  • 10 years ago

    Wanted to come on here sooner but have been in hospital with pneumonia had a relapse from having it a month ago so that's where I been for three wks. Doctor was concerned with me having CHF that it would put more stress on the heart. But I am doing better. Hopefully on the rebound!

    Anyway, wanted to say how thankful I am of Erica - she brightened my day coming home to her pack. The funny part seeing the markers as I almost bought her the same ones..lol! But decided i would make hers. Love the seeds she sent too!! She sent Bolivian rainbow chili pepper, white shooting stars tobacco, Aztec sweet herb, Amish paste tomato, stevia herb, and Japanese shishitsue sweet pepper! Thank you so much Erica!!! Sorry for taking so long to post. Glad you received yours and have been enjoying it .

    Everyone have a Beautiful day and a safe Memorial weekend!


  • 10 years ago

    Just heard from Destiny... her package arrived safe and sound.

  • 10 years ago

    Tammy, so sorry you have been ill and hospitalzed! I hope you are feeling SUPER really soon. I know how pneumonia can knock you on your butt and take a long time to really get over; and I didn thave CHF! Take good care!

  • 10 years ago

    Thanks Val for your kind thoughts. I am doing some better a little each day. You are right it sure is a process.

  • 10 years ago

    Tammy -- Sending thoughts and prayers your way for a speedy recovery. I know that pneumonia can be a nightmare even without ore-existing conditions. I do hope you get better soon. There's lots of summer left to enjoy!

  • 10 years ago

    Thanks Erica, I know summer is on the way hubby cut my cilantro and peppermint back and pulled some orange cherry tomatoes off the vine. Canning season is not far off so I have no time to be sick but here I sit! Lol!

    hope everyone is enjoying their gardens. I'll post pics soon of mine.

  • 10 years ago

    Faye you should get your package today... So soooo sorry it took so long.

    Happy Planting!!!

    Simone


  • 10 years ago

    Hello,

    I received my box from Mica Master and it is great. I loved the wooden markers she made. Very creative.

    She also sent:


    Flower
    card

    Blank Note Cards

    Copper plant labels

    Coconut and Lime
    Hand Cream

    Sunscreen Lip Balm


    Seeds:

    Marigold

    Sunflower

    Hollyhock, Dark Pink

    Snapdragon

    Zinnia

    Shasta Daisy

    Black Eye Susan Vine

    Corsican Gourds, I can not wait to plant these.

    Thank you very much Simone. I love everything you sent.

    Here is a picture of it all.

    Faye!



  • 10 years ago

    Your welcome. So glad you enjoyed it all... :o)

  • 10 years ago

    Here is the status of the swap :) italics are completed

    Dan (sent to/rcvd from) / Des (sent to/rcvd from)

    mcc371 (sent to/rcvd from) / Erica Braun (sent to/rcvd from)

    mica master (sent to /rcvd from) / not toughly (sent to/rcvd from )

    Jennifer (sent to/rcvd from ) / grafton001 (sent to/rcvd from)

    cinnie0 (sent to/rcvd from) / shawn b (sent to/rcvd from)


    Looks like May is complete!!! Sorry everyone, I was "volunteered" for a craft show and had 2 weeks to prepare. Then went to vacation the next day and just got back. Glad everyone enjoyed their mail.

    Tammy I hope you are feeling better, you too Dan.

    I will see how the July swap goes, I was "volunteered" for another craft show....with 2 weeks to prepare for that one too. But glad I'm wanted hehe.

  • 10 years ago

    Thank You Cheryl for hosting this swap. It was a fun one. :o)