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*Farmgirl Barter™:  wanted: rhubarb plants  |
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angelsmith13
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
Angel
westmoreland
TN
USA
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 Posted - Apr 20 2006 : 5:45:52 PM
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| I have been wanting to try rhubarb but no one I know has any. I would like to have 1 plant to grow and try it. I was hoping that one of you all might have 1 you're willling to trade for another plant. I have just about any plant you might want and if I can't divide it I probably have the seeds. I have lillies and irises of all colors and sizes, several different kinds of bleeding hearts, many different colors of mums, delphiniums, hollyhocks and other perennials. I also have english lavender, and lilacs. Some of my perennials haven't come up yet but I have seeds for just about anything. |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2006 : 07:09:54 AM
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Angel - I just planted rhubarb this spring (actually a couple of days ago) and it's not ready to divide yet, or I'd send you some. Good luck on your quest - it sounds like you have some lovely "trade" items!!!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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MichelleTN
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
Michelle
TN
USA
118 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2006 : 12:00:23 PM
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Angel,
I don't have any to share with you but wanted to say HI to another Tennessee Farm Girl! You flowers sound beautiful!!!
I use to live in Sumner county several years ago, you live in a Beautiful rural part of Tennessee!
Hugs, Michelle
My Blog: http://tangledthreadsandknottedyarn.blogspot.com/ |
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MichelleTN
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
Michelle
TN
USA
118 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2006 : 5:19:46 PM
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Angel,
Noticed Rhubarb plants at local greenhouse in 8" pots today, it was $6.00, sounds pretty reasonable if you can't find anyone to share with you. Have you looked at your local garden centers in Portland or Gallatin?
Good luck!
Michelle
My Blog: http://tangledthreadsandknottedyarn.blogspot.com/ |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2006 : 06:07:41 AM
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I have some Angel. If you send your address I'll dig some up and put it in the mail. It's just starting to break ground now.
Robin
www.thymeforewe.com
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angelsmith13
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
Angel
westmoreland
TN
USA
33 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2006 : 1:15:27 PM
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| Thank you Robin that would be great! And what can I send you in return? Is there any thing you have been looking for? My name & address is Angel Smith 1982 w. Stinson Rd. Westmoreland TN 37186. |
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jillofalltrades
True Blue Farmgirl
90 Posts
Nicole
USA
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2006 : 04:08:18 AM
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Got it! I will dig it up this morning and get it in the mail. You should have it on Monday. Does hollyhock transplant well? I'd love to grow it but haven't.
Robin
www.thymeforewe.com
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angelsmith13
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
Angel
westmoreland
TN
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2006 : 04:36:25 AM
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Robin,
How about I send you some old fashioned-black hollyhocks. I have some that have become a little overcrowded. They transplant fine as long as you keep them watered. I also give everything a drink with starter solution in it. Mine were transplanted about this time of year. They are perennial. And in fact, they have yet to die back in the winter. For some reason they stay green. So I believe these are probably the most likely to survive shipping and transplanting. They are just about to bloom (those plants are huge) but in between and on the ends there are some smaller ones that I can send you. They are very very dark maroon/purple depending on soil, but they do look black. They are the old fashioned-single kind. Let me know.
Angel
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angelsmith13
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
Angel
westmoreland
TN
USA
33 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2006 : 6:00:40 PM
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| Hey Robin I haven't heard anything more from you. Did you send the rhubarb? I have been waiting to hear from you about the hollyhocks. Thanks, Angel |
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2006 : 02:24:47 AM
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The rhubarb is on its way! The hollyhocks sound great. I know where I'll put them. Do they self seed for the following year? I'll pm you my address.
Robin
www.thymeforewe.com
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angelsmith13
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
Angel
westmoreland
TN
USA
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Posted - May 05 2006 : 08:02:21 AM
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| Robin, I would imagine they do self seed. Mine are perennial and they are spreading but I'm not sure exactly how. Thanks, Angel |
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angelsmith13
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
Angel
westmoreland
TN
USA
33 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2006 : 10:57:50 AM
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| Robin, I got the rhubarb today and was pleasantly surprised to find your homemade soap. I love the yard and garden. I saw that your favorite soapmaking book was the Natural Soap book. Have you ever used any recipes from her other book Soapmakers Companion? In the yard and garden soap there was lemon scent. Was there another scent as well? Just as soon as it stops raining I will dig up your hollyhocks. I will send them the same way you did because the rhubarb looks great. Thanks again, Angel Smith |
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2006 : 12:37:33 PM
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I can't believe how long it took to get there. So much for Priority Mail being three days or less. I'm glad I soaked the rhubarb before I wrapped and boxed it.
The other scents in the Yard & Garden are cedarwood and birch. The lemon is lemongrass. Regular lemon doesn't hold up well during saponification. If I'm using citrus I add a little litsea to retain more scent. I haven't tried many of Susan's recipes. Once I discovered the sap chart I started putting together my own recipes. God bless the people who provide lye calculators for us!
It's been raining here for days. It's only a light rain today so only a quarter acre of the garden is under water this afternoon. =( Enough already.
Robin
www.thymeforewe.com
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angelsmith13
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
Angel
westmoreland
TN
USA
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Posted - May 30 2006 : 9:22:20 PM
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Hey Robin,
I haven't forgot about ya. Still trying to figure out how to send you some Hollyhocks. They are all about 5 foot tall and blooming. I'm afraid I will kill them. I will send you some seeds shortly and then in the fall I will cut them back and send you some plants. Thanks, Angel |
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2006 : 03:18:34 AM
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Hi Angel,
That sounds like a good plan! I don't have anything 5' tall here yet and hadn't thought of that problem. Should I plant seeds now or wait until fall? If I plant them now is it better to direct seed or start them in the greenhouse?
Robin
www.thymeforewe.com
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wanted: rhubarb plants
