seedrat, your sedum is listed as zone 3 hardy not sure why they didn't make it. Some plants don't do well outdoors first winter till they get established. I have an unheated room so I bring some of them indoor and they do good there.

VerdantApt, I have raspberry seedling for you. It might do good in 10gallon container but not sure. Homedepot had some nice ionantha air plant for $3. I bought one and it is doing good. They still might have some there.

I will probably have some raspberries to bring. They are red, summer-bearing and should bloom next year. Not sure what else I'll have (maybe some catnip). I have some iris that need to go, but I'm afraid they will be blooming right then. If anyone wants some iris (probably purple, but maybe maroon and gold), I'm happy to arrange for a swap later in the summer when it's better for them.

I'm looking for native, shade-loving plants, especially spring ephemerals. I have some Virginia bluebells, but that's about it.

Love the garden swap! I was so sad to have to miss it last year.

I try to plant native species so Siberian irises maybe and water irises yes if native. I am looking forward to the annual event. Thanks Ellen!

Looking forward to attending this year! Some of my absolute favorites came from this swap.

I am looking at the garden almost every day, seeing what's there. It's still a bit early to see what I'll have in any quantity.

HAVES:

My biennial variegated Lunaria (money plant) sowed very well, so I will have some second year and lots of first year seedlings available.

I'm seeing lots of asters, but I have several colors now so don't know what color these might be. They would be tall New England asters.
Autumn Joy sedum, I need to start rooting them now, so let me know.

Should have 2 small Persicaria Polymorpha if I can successfully chop them off the parent. Might need to use an ax? I brought one last year, I don't know who I brought it for, and hope it lived.

WANTS:

Still thinking about what I'd like or need, except for woodland plants, which is ongoing. Trilliums, jacks, etc. ; columbines, geraniums, esp dark leaved or big root geraniums. Pitimpinai, your variegated Solomon's Seal you brought me last year looks GREAT!

Ellen's heuchera seedlings were GREAT! I'd love as many as she can spare if she started any this year. .

My disabled friend who needs groundcover for a yard that is full shade now really liked the green and white variegated snow-on-the-mountain (aegopodium). Has shade under trees and can’t get grass or anything else to grow as a low-maintenance groundcover. I got some last year, but his yard still is mostly bare dirt! I would love more if someone has it.

I'm sorry I'm late to the game, again. Some neighbors and I started a new Neighborhood Organization over a year ago and we've been super busy. Now we're planning to take over some empty green lots to beautify. I'm working with a local landscaper to get a design so I know what to snag at the swap.

I don't have much to offer since most of the stuff in my garden is in it's second year now. My cleome seeds did not sprout for some reason this year.

Seedrat, I have an extra hot pepper or two to bring you. I can also start more if you want one-month old ones. I have mostly hot peppers but can also throw in a Shishito if you're interested.

None of my tomatoes started either, for some reason, though all my other annuals and peppers did. I didn't even do anything differently. Same organic soil; same pots; same lighting; same water. Next year it will have to be. Now that I think of it; maybe next year I just plant peppers to donate since others already bring the tomatoes. Sounds like a nice pairing.

I thought I saw someone offering creeping Jenny and i would love some for my container water garden. I will also take a water iris for it.

I am tearing out some roses of Sharon that I got from the swap a few years ago. Turns out they're a stronger adversary than I imagined. I have three decent sized ones. The moms (there are three intertwined) will likely go to the garbage unless i can somehow salvage them to bring.

If i can't get my neighbor to take my Red Twig Dogwood, would someone want it? It's large and in charge and has been in the yard for at least a decade, I'm told. We pulled it out in Feb but didn't toss it. It's got buds on it now. I will know more by this weekend if he'll take it. You'll need a wagon/SUV at the minimum to get it home. We trimmed it down but it's still three feet tall and about two-three feet wide.

I'm bringing some friends this year who are leading the beautification projects in my neighborhood. They just don't believe me about the Swap. LOL

Corrie here! I'm excited about this year's swap. I've been talking it up to my community garden group as well as at the CBG seed swap back in January. As I'm only in year 2 in our new house, I'm still trying to remember what plants I have here; still very much in a "building" phase with the gardens (and am anxiously awaiting the reveal of the updated garden as the plants that I got from last year’s swap start to come up).

I know that I have ample black-eyed susans that I can bring to the swap if anyone wants, as well as orange daylilies (the gardens here were pretty uninspired). I will have some herbs (chocolate mint, oregano, basil) to bring and some veggie seedlings, especially swiss chard. I am happy to plant some other veggies to bring to the swap if there are specifics people are looking for, they'll just be small at only 3-4 weeks by the time of the swap. I have some calendula seedlings that I can bring too. I planted some and then noticed that my plants from last year had reseeded enthusiastically so I don't think I'll need to add any. Same situation with some California poppy seedlings if there is interest.

I'm looking to establish a cottage garden in the front of our place so anything along the lines of lupines, foxglove, delphinium, roses, peonies, allium, perennial poppies, etc. would be most welcome. Also have a burgeoning medicinal/herb garden in the back so anything to add there would be fantastic too. Bulbs of the hyacinth, grape hyacinth, iris, etc. variety would also be much appreciated.

tini777 I would love a zinnia or two
plantfan I will pot up some black eyed susan for you. They’re spreading everywhere!

Jasmine and Lisagee, do either of you know the variety of raspberries that you have? Would it be possible for me to meet you before the swap to get the raspberries? I've never grown them before and have set aside large containers for them. I'm not sure when the best time to transplant is, but I'm guessing now would be better than June?

I'd like some black eyed susans, if they 1) attract beneficial and 2) aren't aggressive spreaders/self-seeders. I've never grown these either. Happygardener23, are yours spreading through self-seeding or another method?

LinneaL, by "geranium" you're looking for the hardy perennial outdoor geranium, correct? I ask because I have zonal tender perennial pelargonium (common name "geranium").

For Happy gardener 23,

Thanks so much for potting up some black-eyed Susan. If anyone else has Coneflowers, Salvia, or BeeBalm, I would love them.

plantfan

VerdantApt said:

I'd like some black eyed susans, if they 1) attract beneficial and 2) aren't aggressive spreaders/self-seeders. I've never grown these either. Happygardener23, are yours spreading through self-seeding or another method?

They are self-seeding. I am sure that if you were diligent about deadheading the sent blooms they wouldn't reseed nearly so much, but I didn't spend much time on that last year. My front garden didn't have all that much in it beside the Black-eyed susans last year so I let them hang out and I'll curtail their spread as I continue to add more variety this year. I'm happy to pot some up for you if you wish.

Plantfan, I have some BES earmarked for you. I just got some red monarda (bee balm) in the swap last year so I don't know if it is established enough to divide, but if I can, I will do my best to bring you some if someone else doesn't offer first.

VerdantApt said:Jasmine and Lisagee, do either of you know the variety of raspberries that you have? Would it be possible for me to meet you before the swap to get the raspberries? I've never grown them before and have set aside large containers for them. I'm not sure when the best time to transplant is, but I'm guessing now would be better than June?

Sorry, I don't know the variety of raspberries. I got them from someone who had gotten them from someone else. They are pretty normal red raspberries that fruit in the summer (late June-early July). Nice and prolific.

If you wanted to pick them up now, I'd be thrilled to get some of them out of the back beds. Not sure what the best way to arrange that is. How can I contact you?

[quote="RolRod"]

"I am tearing out some roses of Sharon that I got from the swap a few years ago. Turns out they're a stronger adversary than I imagined. I have three decent sized ones. The moms (there are three intertwined) will likely go to the garbage unless i can somehow salvage them to bring."

RolRod, I've never grown a Rose of Sharon but was considering one for my back yard. I know nothing about them other than appearance, and that a friend has one ("Blue Satin") that seems to have a very long blooming time. Are you saying that they are overly prolific? Weedy? or heavy seeders? If something is going to be a problem later I will reconsider getting one for this space. Thanks.

Linnea, my neighbor has Rose of Sharon and it does reseeds, so you will find seedlings frequently. Not sure about cultivar though might be less spreading?
Would love to encourage everyone to spread the word, on media and otherwise. It is people who make this garden swap great success we have had year after year.
In additional to water iris and hollyhock I have
tomatoes, cherry and large ones, mostly indeterminate. Sweet peppers, few zucchini- Italian varieties like striata d'italia, I find them to have pleasant nutty taste, eggplant.
Ornithogalum nutans Star of Bethlehem- happily spreads where allowed and can be a nuisance for formal gardens. It is beautiful foliage and lovely spring flower though so good for problem areas where not many things grow.
Foxglove excelsior tiny seedlings. It could be nicotiana seedlings though but I think it is reseeding foxglove.
Geranium/ perennial/ from Lily Lowell with dark spring flowers- gentle reseeder.
Some no name hostas.
Campanula trachelium- lovely stately plant and does NOT spread by rhizomes only by seed so if you deadhead you will have same lone clump for years. If properly deadheaded will bloom looong time. I have blue and white but will not know which seedlings are which. Pretty hard to transplant as it has deep root.
Campanula punctata- does spread by rhizomes but I do love their showy flowers, would not be without it.
from ephemeral early spring bulbs
chionodoxa blue
winter aconite
scilla sibirica
puschkinia scilliodes


Valerian- another stately plant with tiny white flowers and dissected foliage, reseeds but gently.
Impatiens glandulifera- which is Himalayan impatiens, reseeds, sometimes too much, very tall 3-6 feet. Bees love it. I have mix now so all colors from white to dark maroon will result. Seedlings are easy to remove though.
Euphorbia cyparassias- one of my favs but does spread. I removed it too much last year so this year as not as showy as previous ones. I do love wild gardens so most of my plants will reseed or spread.
Dwarf variegated yellow striped bamboo Pleioblastus viridistriatus- well it is a bamboo so only pot. Not good for soil as it spreads, should be not hardy for our zone but with our warm winters ...
Miscanthus Cabaret- tall variegated grass, I like it but had to make space for dwarf cherry tree.
Tiny seedlings of columbine, Elliot, Blue star and Harlequin

Hi everyone,

Here is my list for you.
Please remind me if I miss anyone:

Seedrat - Itea, Anemone (to dig up 1 week before swap)

Jasmine - Leucojum aestivum (to dig up once the rain stops) Jasmine, may I please have a cutting from both cacti? They are gorgeous. I am not good with houseplants, but would love to try those. Thanks.

Fern - Variegated Solomon's seal

Plantfan - I may possibly have Echinacea for you.

tini777 - Thank you in advance for Hinkley jugs. I would love as many jugs as I can possibly get , but they are usually picked up by the company, though, aren't they?

Lisagee - I am still building my collection of native shade plants, but I can give you a couple cinnamon fern. Interested?

LinneaL
- My neighbor across the alley has a few Rose of Sharon. Boy, they spread seedlings far and wide including in my and my next door neighbors' gardens on my side of the alley. I am not a happy camper.
- The variegated Lunaria you gave me last year did not take.

Carrie - May I have Swiss chard and California poppy? Thanks.

WANTED: mayapple, annuals.

I am gardening for my neighbors. I am adding many perennials, but need annuals to fill the gaps for now.

Please, everyone, please grab any mayapple that shows up. I still would like some more for my garden and my neighbors'.

QUESTIONS:
What did I do wrong with egg plants and peppers? I began to add triple super phosphate to the veg beds and got terrific yields with others but still not with egg plants or peppers. There were a lot of flowers, but only a few egg plants and peppers each year. What give?

Happygardener23 : I'll gladly take some potted up Black eyed Susans, since deadheading should help control their spread.

lisagee : I just sent you an email through this website (or at least I tried to.) If that didn't work, "OErickson" should have my contact info.

All : Is there a way to get emailed updates when there are new posts? I clicked on "Watch this thread," but I didn't get updates even though there were new posts.

Thanks!

Is it okay to ask for plant-related items? If so, I'm looking for a small amount of sand that's appropriate for mixing into containers for growing edibles like raspberries and potatoes. The potting mixes I've found in stores near me are either all peat or peat + perlite. This type of sand might be called "coarse builder's sand" or "horticultural sand." It's different from playground and beach sand. According to their website, Home Depot has it for under $5 in a 50lb bag. Unfortunately, I have nowhere to store something that big and it doesn't state if it's safe for edibles or not. quikrete(dot)com/productlines/sandallpurpose(dot)asp

If you have excess perlite / pumice / vermiculite, that would work too, but those materials can be expensive.

I've been through my yard thoroughly now and know more of what I have available, plus what I'd like. Scroll down for my "Wish list"


I CAN BRING :

Eupatorium “chocolate”

Plain eupatorium, which looks just like chocolate but has green leaves; flowers are white.

Lunaria, variegated, with crisp white edge on leaves, deep maroon flowers (biennial), will being both first year seedlings and second year plants, which will be setting seed by the time of the swap..

Phlox, unknown colors, seedlings and others whose colors I've lost track of. I can usually tell which will be white or a darker color, but that's about it.

New England Aster seedlings, unknown colors

Autumn Joy sedum: tell me whether you want big pots or small; I'm propagating now.

White “Ice Follies” daffodils

Persicaria Polymorpha (will have 2 - 3 small)

Silene dioica seedlings

Alpine columbine, short, deep purple-blue short-spurred flowers

Monarda: red: should have some, if seedlings pan out.

Ligularia Desdemona (will bring only if someone wants some).

Golden Tiara hosta; small, green with narrow gold edge (will bring only if someone wants some). Pretty, small leaved, prolific grower. Not spectacular but a good edger. Not a mini, just classed as "small".

Lily of the Valley (will bring only if someone wants some, I'm digging mine out).

Let me know if there’s anything you got from me before that you want more of.

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Pitimpinai: I will bring you more variegated lunaria! Remind me of your address or give it to me at the swap, and I'll send you seeds later too. Thanks to you and oerickson for warning me about the Rose Of Sharon. I'll avoid that.


my WISH LIST

Oerickson, I'd love some Foxglove excelsior seedlings. Even if nicotiniana.
And I love Geranium Lily Lowell!
Campanula trachelium and Campanula punctata sound interesting if you have enough.


Anemone, white

Aquilegia (columbine), any except for Alpina (dwarf alpine blue)

Aconitum (monkshood)

Iris, dark colors: especially purple, burgundy and brown

Woodland plants, esp trillium, dutchman’s breeches, and jack in the pulpit (not violets or lily of the valley)

Dicentra eximia “luxuriant”, Fringed Bleeding heart

“Goldheart” bleeding heart

Geranium, any (except sanguinea): especially big root geranium

Geranium Lily Lowell

geranium maculatum Espresso...or Midnight Reiter. Any of those dark leaved ones.

Mini hostas (of a size with Blue Mouse Ears or similar, especially GOLD or BLUE.)

Hellebore

Pulmonaria (I have a couple but they are not filling in )

Heuchera, esp purple tones and/or silvery (not Palace Purple). Ellen’s seedlings are the only ones thriving!

Coreopsis

Japanese forest grass

Short asters

Cimicifuga or actaea, going for purple leaves

Ferns, still need them: more spruces are dying and I want to extend my "woodland" strip

Plumbago (ceratostigma)

Verbena Bonarensis

Hydrangea, any

Anything that is short with gold leaves, but not Angelina sedum (I am already trying that in one spot)

Lack of snow cover also did in all my purple heucheras except for TOUGH new seedlings from Ellen. Now looking for a SHORT mound shaped purple leaved perennial to take their place in the shady moist hosta bed.

A good friend (who is impaired and cannot drive far enough to come) would like some variegated snow-on-the-mountain (aegopodium). Got some last year and it did great, would love more. Has shade under trees and can’t get grass or anything else to grow as a low-maintenance groundcover. The snow-on-the-mountain withstood everything, even the neighbor's dog jumping over the fence and then panicking.

Hi Pitimpinai,
I'm hoping my last reply went through, so please confirm if you see this, but I would love some of your lamium maculatum as I have a lot of shade in my front and this plant does really nice there -any variation of it is welcome!
Thank you!

Hi all,

I'm so excited for the swap this year! Thanks for organizing it again, Doug!

I'm interested in irises particularly and would be happy to arrange to meet later in their season. I would definitely love some Ligularia Desdemona, Persicaria Polymorpha, solomon's seal and Campanula punctuate please! I would like the Itea virginica 'Little Henry' too. If anyone has any pretty ornamental grasses like little bluestem, Japanese forest grass or blue fescue, I'd love them. I will always take any veggies, hostas, scilla, phlox and lily of the valley too.

I will have raspberry, walking onions, oregano, mint, probably some snow on the mountain and a bunch of zinnia seeds that I harvested from my plants last fall.

Linnea, thanks for lunaria. I' ll give you my address at the swap. I think I may have coeropsis for you.

Igoffen, sorry, I forgot to include your request in the remarks above. Yes, I do have you down for lamium. I' ll start digging up plants once the rain has stopped.

Catherine, sorry, the itea has been promised to seedrat.

I gave away a ton of plants to Freecyclers these past weeks, so I will probably bring fewers plants to the swap this year.

CatherineGray Do you know what variety of raspberry you'll have? How tall do the canes get? Thanks!