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Apr 26, 2017 9:47 AM CST

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
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