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SECRET SANTA SEED SWAP 2022 SIGN UP , RULES AND WISHLIST

I really want this swap to keep going so here goes.... Please this post to sign up by posting your wishlist. ( I will post another Secret Santa thread for general chit chat & for thanking everyone) If you belong to any of the Facebook garden groups please invite them to sign up, the more the merrier !

DEADLINES:

Sign up by Dec 1

I'll send the address list by Dec 4

You may send your cards out any time after getting the address list.

Rules:

1. Please be kind, my workdays are long Monday - Friday and I'm just winging this so this annual tradition continues.

2. Sign up by posting your wishlist. Keep it as generic (yellow tomatoes) or specific (Cherokee Purple tomatoes) as you'd like. Asking for specific varieties may mean you get exactly what you want, but more general requests may be easier to fulfill. After posting your wishlist, send me an email ( popandiris @ gmail.com ) with the following information:

Name

Address

City, State Zip Code

Screen Name

3. Once everyone signs up, I'll send out the master list of addresses. Check your address and let me know if it's correct.

4. Mail out your cards.

5. Please be sure to post your thank yous for your seedy goodies.

Enjoy the swap and Merry Christmas !

Comments (73)

  • 2 years ago

    Actually, since I don't need seeds myself, maybe help me surprise someone? I sent the name / address for someone who doesn't know Houzz or my screen name and would never think to join a seed swap unless she can see how fun it is first, but she will definitely know it was me that did something somehow if seeds keep appearing in her mailbox, so I'm sure she will call and I can pass on her gratitude.

    Please send her flowers, any flowers, especially pink and purple ones, and some sweet peppers for her husband.

    Thank you!

  • 2 years ago

    @root_grow That is such a nice thoughtful gesture! I love that!

  • 2 years ago

    I can't figure out how to edit my post above from my tablet. I just wanted to add one more thing to my wish list.


    We need positive thoughts and prayers for our cat Boston. He's 13 years old and he has a slipped disc in his back, which has gotten worse (sometimes his back legs will fall while he's running, bringing me toys, etc.). Mom & I are planning on taking him to a surgeon (after we get a referral) in hopes that they can help him. Please send positive thoughts and prayers for Boston.

    Thank you.



  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Stacy, there should be an edit icon in the lower right corner of your posts. If you don't see one, its fine to make a separate post to add to your wishlist ;-) I hope Boston gets better soon, we had a dachshund who had a back problem which luckily resolved itself after a few weeks of limiting his mobility (it's a serious challenge trying to make an animal rest most of the day )


  • 2 years ago

    So I guess I will finally get around to posting my wishlist ;-) its so heartwarming to see that everyone here loves this swap as much as I do.


    any tomato !

    bell peppers or sweet peppers, italian type peppers

    County Fair cucumbers or any cucumbers

    lemon basil or any basil

    dill

    any kale

    rosemary

    any watermelon

    any zinnia

    any of the shorter varieties of sunflowers

    any milkweed

    butterfly weed

    any perennial

    any pansy

    coleus

    coreopsis

    anything you would like to share !


    I hope you all enjoy sharing your seeds with all of us and keeping this swap going, its a wonderful way for gardeners to share the holiday spirit. Have a very Merry Christmas !



  • 2 years ago

    Last day to sign up ! I will double check to make sure I have everyone's address and let you know if I don't.

  • 2 years ago

    Iris, Can i still sign up today? Sorry it's been a long year and I've totally neglected swaps and checking for this one! LOL


    My wish list is:


    1. Delphiniums

    2. Lupine

    3. Lilies (Asiatic/tiger etc.)

    4. Columbine

    5. Parsley

    6. Carrots

    7. Onions

    8. Dianthus (Perennial)

    9. Butterfly Weed

    10. Poppies (Perennials)

    11. Snapdragons

    12. Peony

    Thanks:)

    ~michael

    heavenlyfarm

  • 2 years ago

    Anyone looking for tomatoes can view the list at the swap that I host.


    https://www.tomatojunction.com/2021-master-list-tomatoes-t2996.html


    Many other veggie/fruit/flower seeds will be listed as I find the time. And, if anyone is too late to sign up here, my swap remains open.

  • 2 years ago

    Hi everyone,

    Don't laugh ! I just emailed everyone the Mailing List and then I realized I did not include myself on it. LOL. So I am resending, please everyone check to make sure your address is correct, Email me or message me with any corrections that need to be made. And, of course, please let me know if you did not receive the mailing list. I will give everyone a day or 2 to respond back and then I will post on here again that cards can be mailed out at any time.

  • 2 years ago

    Okay, the mailing list has just been resent with my address at the bottom of the list at #22. . Again, everyone please let me know if you did not receive it or if your address needs any corrections. Heidi, I have sent yours in a private message. Just a reminder, Root_grow's mom is on the list. She does not have a screen name on here, Please send her pink or purple flowers and/or sweet peppers for her husband.

  • 2 years ago

    Hi everyone. Just checking in. I got the mailing list and the addresses are right for me and my mom Darlyn Hall.


    Are y'all getting in the Christmas spirit yet? I had a long weekend off work and I've been decorating like crazy the past few days. Hope y'all are having a good season.

  • 2 years ago

    I looked through my email and spam. Dont see the list. 

    Heidi

    Xiangirl

    This is the best part of xmas.

  • 2 years ago

    Never mind. I have the list and I'm happy happy happy.  Heidi

  • 2 years ago

    My name and address are correct. Iris, thank you again for organizing this!

  • 2 years ago

    My name and address is correct. Thank you so much for organizing the Secret Santa swap!!!!!

  • 2 years ago

    Mine is correct too.

  • 2 years ago

    my address is correct, Thank you Iris for keeping this tradition going.



  • 2 years ago

    Mine is correct.

  • 2 years ago

    My info on the spreadsheet is correct.

  • 2 years ago

    mine is correct


  • 2 years ago

    My address is correct too.

  • 2 years ago

    Mines good too.

  • 2 years ago

    Mine is correct

  • 2 years ago

    How would everyone feel about letting Melinda join now ? She misread the deadline for signing up. She's a longtime Garden Web and Houzz member and I think Santa would be okay with it but I wanted to ask everyone here first.


  • 2 years ago

    I think Santa's a jolly good fellow with a big heart and full of fun! Besides his deadline isn't til Dec 24, right :)

  • 2 years ago

    Sure! The more the merrier!

  • 2 years ago

    Would be happy to have Melinda join!

  • 2 years ago

    Thanks!

    Poppies

    Petunias

    Lettuces, leaf types, and tom thumb, little gem

    Kale

    Spinach

    Tomatoes, stump of world, yellow pear, container typez, your favorite

    Zinnia any of queen , any

    Verbena bonairensis

    Bush cucumber

    Black eyed Susan vine

    Blue pea vine

    Straw flower

    Shade plants

    Any thing you would love to share!

  • 2 years ago

    Hi everyone, I have sent everyone Melinda's address , please let me know if you do not receive it. Cghpnd has not posted her wishlist yet, I have contacted her and hopefully she will post it soon. If she doesn't maybe we can mail her surprise seeds lol ? Feel free to mail your cards anytime between now and Christmas. I will wait a few days, then start a new thread for the Thank yous. Happy mailing !

  • 2 years ago

    I think there may be a mistake in JQSen's address? I believe the town name is missing?

  • 2 years ago

    Hi Angela, I was just addressing some cards a few min ago and I noticed that too, I have emailed Sen and asked to have it confirmed. I will email everyone when I find out.

  • 2 years ago

    Just noticed that I am missing the city in my address. sorry for the confusion.

    Thanks for catching that.


    I have sent Iris the email for my city.

    its VERNON HILLS, IL 60061

  • 2 years ago


  • 2 years ago

    hi everyone, Can you all check your address list and confirm that you see apoppyfield1 at #4 on the address list ?

    Thanks !

  • 2 years ago

    Yes, i checked the list and see apoppyfield1 on the address list.

  • 2 years ago

    Sent all mine out, last 2 today. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas! 🎄 Happy Planting! Kim

  • 2 years ago

    The reason I couldn't find my wish list on this post is that I posted under Root_grow's comments section instead of a new post. I think a few other people did also. Sorry for the mix up.


  • 2 years ago

    Sent all mine out yesterday. Merry Christmas!!!

  • 2 years ago


  • 2 years ago

    I just got the most amazing package from Gary Fitzgerald. I have never received such a generous package. Thank you so much! I hope you are still checking this!

  • 2 years ago

    I'm glad that I get a message in my emails for Gardenweb/Houzz posts. That's when I check in, generally getting lost in the maze. I should have clicked on the email link, instead of searching at Houzz. I didn't expect the post , here., as there's another thread for saying thank you.


    I hope you have a fantastic garden in 2023.

  • 2 years ago

    Sorry so late in response. I also got an amazing package beyond belief from Garry Fitzgerald. I have several containers of starts growing in the greenhouse and looking forward to the variety. Thank you so much, Gary!

  • 2 years ago

    Hello everyone.

    i apologize for the delay in responding. i have been having health issues off and on.

    Thank you for the amazing packages that everyone sent me. Special thank you to Gary Fitzgerald for the amazing package! i am still reeling over the varieties of seeds you sent. wish me luck this summer to get them all planted.


    thankful for all the amazing gqrdeners in this group.


    sen

  • 2 years ago

    I'll wish you good health, and keeping that health, by hoping that you will plant what you can easily handle. Left over seed will still be viable, next year. ;)

  • 2 years ago

    Thank you Gary for your kind wishes and words of encouragement. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

    Lookikg forward to getting better fast and a wonderful summer of gardening.


    i wish the same to all the amazing garderners here! 🤍🤍

  • 2 years ago

    Just wanted to comment that Iris is planning to make a new post for the Secret Santa Swap 2023 so I figure everyone that had participated last year, may want to do so this year. Hope everyone is doing well!!!

  • 2 years ago

    YAY!!! I was wondering if there was gonna be a Santa Swap this year.


  • 2 years ago

    Actually , my whole "garden club" is waiting to see if this will happen again this year These seeds were the start of our "swap Box" that we all sift through at almost every meeting. LOL.

  • 2 years ago

    when you go to the Round Robin Exchange does the 2023 Sign Up and Wishlists thread show up for everyone ?

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