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March FOTESS: Hello Spring 2026

11 days ago

Hello March

You must be a member of this group Friends of the Earth Simple Swaps (FOTESS) in order to participate. If you are interested in joining, check with Jeanne (sandlapper_rose).


As always, we'll keep it simple.

March being the third month, we will send our partner 3 things.


1. St. Patrick’s Day or spring card

2. 1 pkg. seeds

3. Something green, spring, March or St. Patrick’s Day related.


Sign up thru the 7th, mail by the 23rd


We will continue with Mandy’s game, 2 Truths and a Lie.



Comments (29)

  • 10 days ago

    Sign me up Ruth!


    Thank goodness I have St. Patricks Day card, have seeds, and thinking something green/spring related. So hoping I will be ready this time to send it on time.

    ruthz thanked bluee19
  • 10 days ago

    Ruth....fantastic....count me in!!

    ruthz thanked canyonwind
  • 9 days ago

    I would like to participate. Love St. Patrick's Day and the color GREEN! Daffodil buds are beginning to open here. Thanks for being our hostess, Ruth.

    ruthz thanked sandlapper_rose
  • 9 days ago

    I'm in!

    ruthz thanked xiangirl zone 4/5 Nebraska
  • 8 days ago

    Sounds like fun, Ruth! Count me in 😊👍

    ruthz thanked itsfun2save
  • 7 days ago
    last modified: 7 days ago

    Thank you all for joining in this month.
    We’ve had the warmest February on record this year so my daffodils are in full bloom. Well two of the four kinds I grow are. Snowflakes, Carolina jasmine and wild violets are also blooming.
    I got some yard work done the last few days. I had a respiratory issue for about eight days that put me behind in getting my roses pruned, but they are done now. No seeds planted yet.
    What’s happening in your garden?






  • 5 days ago
    last modified: 5 days ago

    Ruth - How beautiful. I love seeing daffodils!

    ruthz thanked sandlapper_rose
  • 5 days ago

    Hi! Hope you all are doing well! I have been gone for awhile but if its not too late I would love to join.

    ruthz thanked amybabyboy3
  • 5 days ago

    Ruth, your flowers are gorgeous 😍 Love the pics!


    I am sowing spring seeds right now indoors. Trying a few new varieties:

    Sweet Pickle Peppers

    Creme Brulee Marigolds

    Kirigami Oregano (for the hanging pot)


    Have a good weekend everyone!

  • 4 days ago

    Sharon, I read a little about Kirigami Oregano. I had never heard of it. Non-culinary.....If I can not find seeds, I will buy at a specialized nursery. I love the idea of the hanging pots.


    Happy weekend!

  • 4 days ago

    Amy, glad to have you.

    Today is the last day to sign up. Partners tomorrow.


    Let's go ahead and start the 2 Truths and a Lie game.


    1. When I young, we lived in a house that Patsy Cline once lived in.

    2. Dolly Parton is my 4th cousin.

    3. I served chips and a beverage to Kenny Rogers.

  • 4 days ago

    Ruth's LIE.....2. Dolly Parton is my 4th cousin.

  • 4 days ago

    Ruth's lie: When I was young, we lived in a house that Patsy Cline once lived in.

  • 4 days ago

    I'll join in the fun this month too!

    I'm guessing Ruth's lie is #3, Served Chips and a drink to Kenny Rogers.


    Mandy


    ruthz thanked l1oness
  • 3 days ago

    Send to

    Nicole.................Mandy

    Annie..................Amy

    Jeanne...............Heidi

    Heidi...................Sharon

    Sharon...............Ruth

    Amy....................Nicole

    Mandy...............Annie

    Ruth...................Jeanne


    Please post when you mail and receive.


    Who wants to post your 2 Truths and a Lie ?



  • 3 days ago

    I messed up last time but will try to do this correctly this time. 2 that are true and 1 lie.

    I will enjoy my birthday party tomorrow.

    Later this week I will be going to an Irish whiskey tasting.

    All of my grandchildren are teenagers.


  • 3 days ago

    Jeanne's lie: All of my grandchildren are teenagers.


    How is everyone's spring starts for your garden coming along? I recently planted some old radish seeds I received in a swap I was in, Zlata Radish from 2020, to see if I could get any seeds to sprout. To my surprise, alot of the seeds have started to sprout! You never know about old seeds, worth giving them a chance! I will let some go to seed to get some fresh seeds for it.


    Happy Monday everyone!

  • 3 days ago
    last modified: yesterday

    Jeanne's LIE....I will enjoy my birthday party tomorrow.

    I have not done very much seed planting. I need to get on the stick.

  • 2 days ago

    Sharon, please let us know how you like the Zlata Radish. I'm always interested in the different varieties.

    I grew the Kirigami Oregano a few years ago in a pot.

    I bet it will look good in a hanging basket.

    I bought a couple of coleus and dragon wing begonias today at the farmers market.

    They had a good selection of tomatoes and peppers and a few other veggies.

    The only seeds I've planted so far are the Everglade tomatoes and several pepper varieties.

  • 2 days ago

    Annie, Sorry that's not the lie. Although my birthday is later this month, the place I live at has a birthday party for all those with birthdays in March and that was today.

  • yesterday

    Jeanne, I mailed your envelope today.


    Any more guesses on Jeanne's LIE.


    Who wants to go next with

    2 Truths and a Lie?

  • yesterday

    I think that means Jeanne's lie must be: Later this week I will be going to an Irish whiskey tasting.

  • yesterday

    Amy, I am mailing your envie tomorrow.......

    And a little something, direct from Amazon, should be delivered to you on Monday. I am not sure what you will receive first...hold off and open both at the same time.


    2 TRUTHS AND A LIE....ANNIE style


    1. The outside colors of my home are Dove Gray and Navajo White


    2. My favorite cheese is Swiss Cheese.


    3. I am allergic to Codeine.



  • yesterday

    Ruth, your envie is going out today 😊👍


    Annie's lie: My favorite cheese is Swiss Cheese.

  • yesterday

    Jeanne, I sent you a message with my address. Sharon, I will need your address, too. I sent you a message also.

  • 20 hours ago

    My houzz mail is acting funny so I sent you a new message with my address Heidi, thanks! 😊👍

  • 3 hours ago

    Can you send it to revrevccc@yah__.com? Thank you!

  • 3 hours ago

    Heidi, it's been sent via email 👍

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