The Seed Swap Zone

SEEDS TO SWAP

How the Seed Swap works:

Make a list of the seeds you have for trading and what seeds you are looking for. Send this list to the manager of the zone (Glory Lennon) and you will be promptly added to the Seed Swap directory. Look over the posted seeds and click on the name of the person who has what you want. Send that person a message telling them what you want to trade. The exchange of addresses can be private and only between the two interested parties. Easy as that.

Don't have any seeds to trade? Not to worry! A little flattery and a bit of begging does wonders for the kind-hearted gardener with too many seed. Sooner than you can say "Pretty please" you may get an armload of seeds to start your own garden. All that is asked is that you pay postage. Send in your requests to zone manager  to be posted in the directory or if someone already has what you are looking for listed in the directory for trade ask that person directly.

There are a few rules, however, which must be followed or you'll suffer the consequences (for a hint of what these consequences may be read Terry Mahoney's creepy tale Garden Gate).

#1-Seeds to be traded must be fresh, viable and from the past growing season (in this case not harvested earlier than 2009).

#2-Seeds must be placed in sealed envelops or zip lock baggies before placing in mailing envelop.

#3- Seeds must be properly identified and labeled at least with common name but genus and species are preferred and would be greatly appreciated if available.

#4-Seeds must include directions, instructions and any specific needs or requirements for ensuring germination. For example, some seeds require a cold period in the fridge in order to achieve germination while others will not germinate without sun exposure. Anything and everything that will help the gardener with germination will be appreciated.

#5-Care instructions and any peculiarities of the plants must accompany the seeds. This includes sun requirements, drought resistence, height of plant, spacing and days to fruition in the case of vegetables. Anything you think would be helpful would be great to add.

#6-If requesting seeds with no trade-in please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelop and a thank you note would be nice too.

SEED SWAP DIRECTORY:

Glory Lennon

Seeds to trade:  Hibiscus, Burning Bush, Honeysuckle Shrub, Rosa Rugosa, Ash tree, Black-eyed Susan, Columbine, Hosta, Daylily, Japanese Iris, Lemon Balm, yellow and orange Trumpet (Hummingbird) Vine, Spearmint, Yoshino Flowering Cherry Tree, Mixed bag of Clematis Vine.

Seeds desired: Water Lotus, Heirloom Roses, David Austen Roses, Passion Flower vine, Gloriosa Vine, Daphne.

Abagael MacAskill

Seeds to trade: Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan), A pot luck of Tea Roses, Purple Cone Flower, Rose-of-Sharon.

Seeds desired: Anything I don't have.

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