Ppl used to post plants they have to trade while GW. Not sure if many are using it now. You can start yours, post all 'extras' you have and also plants you are looking for. And let everyone know you have a Trade list...

Basically a 'plant swap' kind of deal? Pretty cool, I guess I could put any extra succulents from propagating for my own purposes on there..thank you!

@LatinLady Very well said, I had no idea, I only joined a month or so ago. Thank you!

I don't even see where to put a trade list on my profile. I wonder if that's only for people who were members before houzz?

I've been coming to GW since 2001, but sadly there have been takeovers over the years, and some very good things, such as the trading forums, European as well as US ones, have passed away. Most of the jade people have gone to two Facebook groups, which I very much enjoy, but still I wish there were more jade posts here. The 'Like' button enabled us to have a great fun jade photo competition only a couple of years ago, but since then it's been all downhill jadewise. I made friendships here that I wouldn't on Facebook. I have plants in my garden that I wouldn't have but for Garden Web. Now the garden forums here are just adjuncts to the Home forums, not surprising since Houzz is about homes. Garden Web was always a special and welcoming place for gardeners. I suppose things change, but, ah, it's a pity.

Leslie,

I'm not in front of a computer right now and can't see it on my phone. I believe if you go to EDIT PROFILE => ADVANCED SETTINGS, there is an entry there for TRADE LIST.

Unless created, it will not show up as a (teeny, tiny) link on your profile.

I recommend creating the list in another application, then copy & paste into the Houzz Trade List.

Alternately, you can always just post WANT X / HAVE X as a new thread on the corresponding forum.

Maria Elena

Maria Elena

That may be a good idea...maybe running a thread WANT/ HAVE to post plants and/or to be able to 'announce' person has a Trade list available - too bad 'sticky' is not available to keep it on the top. But we can try, maybe?, by posting on it or by occasional bumping it...not sure if practical enough? I could commit to bumping if inactive for a while (maybe weekly).

I could help too, Rina. It never hurts to try.

I'll use pictures of my cats to help with the bump. Y'all will just have to put up with that.

We should do that!

Oh, just so we're completely clear on the matter, plants can only be mailed within the same country. Mailings outside of your country is against GardenWeb policy. It is also against the environmental policies of most countries to introduce foreign pathogens via plants.

Please be responsibly mindful of these regulations.

Maria Elena

Who's making the thread? Thank you, LatinLady:) would never have known!

I'd suggest whoever has a WANT / HAVE should start a thread within that forum. I tried this a few years back because I was interested in swapping for a small, cut down, rooted blueberry bush but received no responses.

The Terms of Use Agreement is located at the bottom of the Gardenweb FORUMS page:

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums

Note: The following forums are in existence, but not widely used:

- Exchanges & Trades

- Rate & Review Exchanges

- Round Robin Exchange

https://www.houzz.com/termsOfUse

Stipulated under 4B: Other Offerings On the Houzz Platform:

"Plant and Seed Exchange. You may be offered the ability to exchange plants or seeds with other users in the exchange forums. Seed and plant exchanges are regulated by government laws. By participating in these forums, you agree that you will familiarize yourself with and follow all applicable local and national laws in your country. Additionally, you agree to follow our policy that: 1) you may not charge for seed or plant exchanges, but requiring pre-paid postage is permitted; and 2) you may not use the forum to seek exchange of plants or seeds with someone from another country. We expressly disclaim any liability with respect to plants or seeds offered through exchanges."

Maria Elena

Good reminder for me to update my trade list this year!

I've had the opportunity to swap succulents with several here on the forums by mail and in person. Been fun and a nice way to share plants.

Still waiting for spring to repot and post images of what I can share. =)

I did a trade in the fall with Beth and it was awesome! We each just paid the outgoing postage.

I'm looking forward to doing more, hopefully I have something more seasoned collectors may want hehe. I'll have to find this trade list thingie...

kd

I live in Ireland and can exchange plants and seeds with anyone in the EU, UK included, and it's totally legal ! That's why nurseries within the EU can sell to anyone in the Union without the necessity for phytosanitary certification. I don't know what rules GW makes for Americans - there was a European trade forum here for ages. It was probably underused.

Where is US Caribbean, Maria Elena? I didn't know there was a US state there.

Marguerite, there are also US territories that are not states. Puerto Rico, where Latin Lady currently lives, is a US territory. =)

I've never actually made up a trade list. Perhaps I should. However, when I have a lot of something to share I post a thread stating what I have. For example, I had about 1500 babies from my blooming Agaves. So I offered (begged, really) them to people who wanted them. I have seen similar threads for jade cuttings, etc.

A continuous trade thread sounds good!

Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands are Caribbean territories of the United States.

Oh, what we call colonies here, then. I never realised the US was a colonial power. So you wouldn't be able to trade, then, with the States? I think the handiest way to trade would be to enter your name in the list as having trades and ask for pms, and then people can come to terms privately without taking up the forum ;)

Whoa!! Yeah, that's a huge political firestorm both here and in the states, Margarite. Better left alone.

We can mail plants bare root, soil free. It is at the discretion of our customs to allow plants onto or off the island. All packages are checked. I have never had a problem and have always declared content at the post office.

I'm just going to have to wait for my succulents to propagate-then l will have something to trade with... Meanwhile, i should build up a want list.