| Author |
*Farmgirl Swap:  Secret Seed Swap ***Matches Posted Page 2***  |
|
clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 06:32:45 AM
|
What would you ladies think about a secret seed swap?
I'm thinking, place a couple seeds in an envelope (not too obvious like poppy seeds LOL) with growing instructions (light, watering, timing and such) and we can exchange them and plant them and see what we get. Obviously some of our more experienced gardeners out there could probably identify the crop by the seed, but some of us (like me) probably wouldn't. You can do veggies or flowers or whatever you like. Make it interesting. What do you think? Fun?
OK. Just updating the original post so everyone who checks out this swap doesn't have to search through all of the other posts to find he details. Here's how this swap is going to roll out.
Sign ups will run through Friday (April 9). On Saturday morning the swap will be officially closed for sign ups and I will post partners soon after. Then you will be responsible for contacting your partner ( if they haven't contacted you already) to exchange addresses. Then, let's make sure we get our seeds sent out by next weekend (17th-ish) so that we can get these seeds planted right away and watch our surprises grow!
Make sure that if you are allergic to any types of plants/flowers that you post it in this thread so I can make your partner aware of it. Or if you don't want veggies or a specific type of plant, just say so. When you send your seeds out, please give as detailed instructions as you can without giving away your seed's identity. Include everything the plant likes to grow (sunlight, water, temperature, fertlizers, containers, etc. )
I'm really excited about this swap! I think it will be fun!
PLEASE BE SURE TO PROTECT YOUR SEEDS (bubble wrap works great) and don't just stick them in an envelope alone. Thanks for that reminder Kristin! Good thinking! Also, be sure to include in your information whether the seed is a veggie/flower/whatever.
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
Edited by - clothedinscarlet on Apr 10 2010 06:34:09 AM |
|
|
clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 10:29:20 AM
|
OK...maybe it's not a good idea. LOL....
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
 |
|
|
maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 10:59:22 AM
|
Siobhan, I think it is a wonderful idea!! I would be intrested!
Hugs!!!
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
|
|
|
OneCraftyBugger
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
R
USA
626 Posts |
|
|
kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 3:04:55 PM
|
Siobhan, I think this would be fun! I would love to join. And it sure wouldn't cost too much to send a few seeds. BUT the seeds do need extra protection or they will get smooshed in the machines even though you write to handstamp. I have gotten lots of crushed up seeds before. Just a thought. I think the bigger the seed the more they need wrapped up tight. Just sayin'.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
|
|
|
Ms. Treadle
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Leigh-Ann
Northwest
Mississippi
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 4:14:11 PM
|
This sounds like it would be fun!
Blessings,
Leigh-Ann
The only place where housework comes before needlework is in the dictionary. ~Mary Kurtz
Farmgirl Sister # 1178
|
|
|
|
TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
975 Posts
Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
975 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 4:56:56 PM
|
I would love to swap some seeds!
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
*Anyone can criticize and complain and predict doom and gloom.
Be the person who fills the room with sunshine! |
|
|
|
MaryLD
True Blue Farmgirl
861 Posts
Mary
New Braunfels
TX
USA
861 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 8:26:19 PM
|
I'll swap some seeds, too!
Mary LD
Haflingers- You can't have just one!
( I'm just one short of a drill team!) |
|
|
|
Kerbear
True Blue Farmgirl
261 Posts
Kerry
Middle
Tennessee
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 05:29:29 AM
|
Robin, you are cracking me up this morning!
Siobhan, this sounds like fun. Count me in! Thanks!
~Kerry Anne
Farmgirl Sister #975 |
|
|
|
Ms. Hannigan
True Blue Farmgirl
57 Posts
Shari
Middle
TN
USA
57 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 05:35:01 AM
|
Count me in, it sounds fun!
...some women are drippin' with diamonds... some women are drippin' with pearls... look at me, lucky me, the only thing I'm drippin' with is... little girls...
Farmgirl #1158
blog: http://www.lifegetsmessy.com
website: http://www.eatlocaltn.com |
|
|
|
Catherine
True Blue Farmgirl
166 Posts
Catherine Ann
Temple
TX
USA
166 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 05:53:52 AM
|
I would love to join in, I have lots of seeds in my seedbox :). And I promise not to send you birdhouse gourd seeds, which I unwittingly did to one friend ... she said the vines grew so vigorously that they tried to cover up her entire garden! oh my ...
They are great fun to grow (if you are prepared for rampant vining) and even more fun to dry, paint, and hang in the garden for the birds. But, I'll stick to something "safer" this time :) .
Blessings,
Catherine
http://lovelivingsimply.blogspot.com/
Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant. ~Robert Louis Stevenson
|
|
|
|
clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 08:08:13 AM
|
OK...well maybe it's not such a bad idea after all LOL! Lets make it a quick swap and do sign ups until Friday (April 9) and then I will post partners this weekend and let's say send out your seeds by next weekend (April 17ish). Is this good for everyone?
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
|
|
|
mrsamy
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
Amy
Milwaukee
WI
USA
167 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 08:19:43 AM
|
Please count me in too! My garden is a surprise half the time anyway!
Prayer costs nothing, but is worth the most. |
|
|
|
kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 08:46:46 AM
|
Siobhan, that's a good time to do this as garden season is here!! I want to get out there and til and plant but I just feel like crud right now. The pollen is horribly high and I think I am feeling it. I have no energy and need to do so much out there. But just can't seem to find my git-up-and-go. It's done gone and went somewhere else.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
|
|
|
clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 10:33:11 AM
|
Well maybe the suspense of your secret seeds will give you some more initiative to get out there and get your garden going, Kris. I too am feeling the allergies something awful right now. Actually, today is a lot better than earlier this week. On Monday I just wanted to rip my head off because I felt like every sinus and my brain were stuffed with silly putty LOL....
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
|
|
|
Sourceress
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Elisabeth
Thurmont
MD
76 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 3:36:12 PM
|
Ooh! I'd like to participate! I have tons and tons of seeds (because I always get carried away and buy too many). Can we send more than one kind of seed?
Thanks!
Lis
vka
*the Sourceress*
mama to Corwyn (4/99) and Galen (5/01) |
|
|
|
simplyflowers
True Blue Farmgirl
489 Posts
Jamie
Locust Grove
Virginia
USA
489 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 4:50:21 PM
|
This sounds really neat!!! How can I get involved? I have the perfect seeds too!
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas Edison
Check out my blog!! http://thehappycalamity.blogspot.com/ |
|
|
|
maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 7:16:38 PM
|
Siobhan, Can I have 2 partners?
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Friendship is not something that can be bought, it is earned. |
|
|
|
clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 05:11:05 AM
|
Sure Channah :)
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
|
|
|
clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 05:13:36 AM
|
Also, if any of you absolutely don't want a certain kind of seed (like if you are allergic to anything or don't want to grow veggies or something), please post that so I can make sure that your partner knows.
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
|
|
|
kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 05:24:01 AM
|
Siobhan, as much as I love to look at morning glories, I would not like to have them in my garden! Anything else is fine with me. Thank you for suggesting this. I am not allergic to anything that I know of. And I love all veggies.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
|
|
|
EastTXFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
731 Posts
Victoria
Farmgirl #549
TX
USA
731 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 05:37:14 AM
|
I want in! Finally a swap I can get in. This time of the year I don't have time to be in the house sewing or crafting (unless I start after dark and stay up till the wee hours to finish). I finished my tote about 4 am a couple of days ago. I think I have chicken blood in me. I'm ready to go to roost when the sun goes down.
Begin each morning with a song in your heart. |
|
|
|
clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 06:15:18 AM
|
Updated original post with details so they're all in one place.
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
|
|
|
simplyflowers
True Blue Farmgirl
489 Posts
Jamie
Locust Grove
Virginia
USA
489 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 06:19:24 AM
|
Thanks for the update!!!! I am excited!!! I was just looking at the surprise seeds this morning! :):)
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas Edison
Check out my blog!! http://thehappycalamity.blogspot.com/ |
|
|
|
Kerbear
True Blue Farmgirl
261 Posts
Kerry
Middle
Tennessee
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 07:14:37 AM
|
I am up for anything Siobhan! We are very fortunate not to have any allergies. Thanks so much for doing this swap, it sounds like sooo much fun!
~Kerry Anne
Farmgirl Sister #975 |
|
|
|
TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
975 Posts
Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
975 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 10:03:57 AM
|
Siobhan~~
Just lettin' ya know that I'm game for veggies or flowers... No allergies that I know of!!
Thanks so much for having this swap!!
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
*Anyone can criticize and complain and predict doom and gloom.
Be the person who fills the room with sunshine! |
|
|
|
*Farmgirl Swap: Secret Seed Swap ***Matches Posted Page 2*** |
|
Secret Seed Swap ***Matches Posted Page 2***
