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Dec 5, 2015 4:40 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Jay
Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a)
Region: Texas Region: Gulf Coast Charter ATP Member I helped beta test the first seed swap I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant Identifier Tip Photographer Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Hibiscus
Many of you probably know that we recently finished beta testing Dave's new seed swap system. I think the test was an overwhelming success. This new system will not only allow any ATP member to conduct their own seed swap, but will allow multiple swaps to take place simultaneously and even let member participate in multiple swaps at the same time. Dave has asked myself and another beta tester to conduct simultaneous swaps to see how well it works with multiple swaps. Before I commit to doing this I would like to see how many people would be interested in participating in my swap.

Here is what I have planned.
Since this is the first time for me to host a swap, I would like to keep it small, around 20 to 25 participants. I would like to host it around my main area of interest which is Native Plants/Wildflowers and Hibiscus. It will probably take place in the first couple of weeks of January. If you would be interested in participating in this swap please post a response here as soon as possible, so I can make a final decision on whether or not I want to host.

Update: This swap is officially open for sign ups. If you would like to participate go to this page and click on Hibiscus and Wildflowers Swap. This swap is limited to 20 people so don't wait to join if you are interested.
http://garden.org/apps/swap/
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Dec 5, 2015 11:00 PM CST
Name: David Laderoute
Zone 5B/6 - NW MO (Zone 5b)
Ignoring Zones altogether
Seed Starter Avid Green Pages Reviewer Garden Ideas: Level 1
Not sure I will participate, but I might be interested in native plants & wildflowers.
Seeking Feng Shui with my plants since 1976
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Dec 5, 2015 11:51 PM CST
Name: Sandy B.
Ford River Twp, Michigan UP (Zone 4b)
(Zone 4b-maybe 5a)
Charter ATP Member Bee Lover Butterflies Birds I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Seed Starter Vegetable Grower Greenhouse Region: United States of America Region: Michigan Enjoys or suffers cold winters
I don't think I have enough seeds left for another swap right now, but I think more people might see this in the Plant and Seed Trading forum, Jay. Smiling
“Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight." ~ Albert Schweitzer
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Dec 6, 2015 12:13 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Jay
Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a)
Region: Texas Region: Gulf Coast Charter ATP Member I helped beta test the first seed swap I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant Identifier Tip Photographer Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Hibiscus
Weedwhacker said:I don't think I have enough seeds left for another swap right now, but I think more people might see this in the Plant and Seed Trading forum, Jay. Smiling

Thanks I forget to add a link in that forum.
wildflowersoftexas.com



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Dec 6, 2015 4:44 AM CST
Name: Sharon Mc
Upstate SC (Zone 7b)
Peonies Region: South Carolina
I would love to help test the seed swap feature. I only just put my first 2 hibiscus in the ground, but I do have native seeds for the Southeast.
All gardeners live in beautiful places because they make them so.
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Dec 6, 2015 6:41 AM CST
Name: Alana H
SE Kentucky (Zone 7a)
Greenhouse Region: Kentucky Hibiscus Seed Starter Container Gardener Keeper of Poultry
Rabbit Keeper Frogs and Toads Dog Lover Plant and/or Seed Trader Annuals Bee Lover
I'll wait and see what kind of participation you get to give others a shot. If you don't get the desired number of traders by the time the swap starts I'll join.
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Dec 6, 2015 7:38 AM CST
Name: Judy
Simpsonville SC (Zone 7b)
Peonies Plant and/or Seed Trader I helped beta test the first seed swap Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Garden Ideas: Level 1
Yes I'm like poisondartfrog, I do not really need seeds but if you run short I probably have a few native seeds and could participate. I will be starting some of my annuals in January, vegetables in late Feb, this is my best year ever for bring ready ahead, thanks to the beta seed swap. This is an awesome tool!
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Dec 6, 2015 7:55 AM CST
Name: Jennifer
48036 MI (Zone 6b)
Cottage Gardener Houseplants Spiders! Heucheras Frogs and Toads Dahlias
Hummingbirder Sedums Winter Sowing Peonies Region: Michigan Celebrating Gardening: 2015
Jay, I don't have hibiscus or Native seeds so I would not be of any benefit.
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Dec 6, 2015 12:24 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Jay
Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a)
Region: Texas Region: Gulf Coast Charter ATP Member I helped beta test the first seed swap I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant Identifier Tip Photographer Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Hibiscus
jvdubb said:Jay, I don't have hibiscus or Native seeds so I would not be of any benefit.


What about wildflowers Jennifer? It doesn't necessarily have to be native, just something that grows wild.
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Dec 6, 2015 12:59 PM CST
Name: Jennifer
48036 MI (Zone 6b)
Cottage Gardener Houseplants Spiders! Heucheras Frogs and Toads Dahlias
Hummingbirder Sedums Winter Sowing Peonies Region: Michigan Celebrating Gardening: 2015
I have lots of purple hyacinth bean seeds. No idea if those are native/wild. And I could go out and collect White Swan echinacea seeds. But that's about it for my stock Shrug!
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Dec 6, 2015 4:38 PM CST
Name: Christine
North East Texas (Zone 7b)
Shine Your Light!
Heirlooms Native Plants and Wildflowers Organic Gardener Hummingbirder Bee Lover Herbs
Butterflies Dragonflies Birds Cat Lover Dog Lover Garden Photography
I don't have much seed left right now either but will be glad to join this swap. Smiling

Would be possible to submit a little write-up for the daily article/tip about the swap with a link to join?
May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day --Native American Proverb

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Dec 6, 2015 5:10 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Jay
Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a)
Region: Texas Region: Gulf Coast Charter ATP Member I helped beta test the first seed swap I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant Identifier Tip Photographer Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Hibiscus
wildflowers said:I don't have much seed left right now either but will be glad to join this swap. Smiling

Would be possible to submit a little write-up for the daily article/tip about the swap with a link to join?



Right now the swap is only tentative. I am trying to see if I can get enough people interested to make it worth having one. If enough people show interest and are willing to join then I will get with Dave about setting it up and give everyone links and details.
wildflowersoftexas.com



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Dec 6, 2015 5:16 PM CST

I have some seeds : Lunaria both colors, Wild Columbines, Hardy hibiscus, Mirabilis longiflora, probably others I cannot think of right now. Donna
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Dec 6, 2015 6:09 PM CST
Name: Sandy B.
Ford River Twp, Michigan UP (Zone 4b)
(Zone 4b-maybe 5a)
Charter ATP Member Bee Lover Butterflies Birds I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Seed Starter Vegetable Grower Greenhouse Region: United States of America Region: Michigan Enjoys or suffers cold winters
Donnabeverin said:I have some seeds : Lunaria both colors, Wild Columbines, Hardy hibiscus, Mirabilis longiflora, probably others I cannot think of right now. Donna


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Dec 7, 2015 12:08 PM CST
Name: Morgan
IL (Zone 5b)
Garden Photography Native Plants and Wildflowers Lover of wildlife (Raccoon badge) Winter Sowing Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
I just joined ATP today. I was lured over here by poisondartfrog who posted about this on the Wish List swap currently going on at cubits.org. That will be my first swap using the Cubits site, but I have done a lot of group swaps on GardenWeb over the years. I would love to try out a swap here too using the new system. I read through some of the posts about it and it looks pretty cool. I have always preferred large group swaps to doing many small trades, it sure saves a lot on postage.

I have gotten more into native and wildlife supporting plants as time goes on. I've been raising some butterflies and moths each year to watch their life cycle, and am always looking for new host plants for new species. I collected quite a bit of seed this year and last from around 60 species of US natives I grow. Some species I have a lot of seed from, some maybe just one packet though. I should still have quite a bit after the other swap. So if this swap gets started and you are willing to take on a new ATP member, please let me know!
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Dec 7, 2015 12:12 PM CST
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Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
Region: Texas Seed Starter Vegetable Grower Tomato Heads Vermiculture Garden Research Contributor
Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Region: Ukraine Garden Sages
@molanic you're in luck because @Horntoad is currently recruiting traders for a swap specifically dedicated to native plants and hibiscus.
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Dec 7, 2015 12:16 PM CST
Name: Rick Corey
Everett WA 98204 (Zone 8a)
Sunset Zone 5. Koppen Csb. Eco 2f
Frugal Gardener Garden Procrastinator I helped beta test the first seed swap Plant and/or Seed Trader Seed Starter Region: Pacific Northwest
Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Avid Green Pages Reviewer Garden Ideas: Master Level Garden Sages I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! I helped plan and beta test the plant database.
molanic said:I just joined ATP today. ...
I collected quite a bit of seed this year and last from around 60 species of US natives I grow.


Welcome to ATP, Molanic. Your garden must be awesome!
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Dec 7, 2015 1:16 PM CST
Name: Vicki
North Carolina
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar I sent a postcard to Randy! Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Forum moderator Region: United States of America
Purslane Garden Art Region: North Carolina Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Garden Ideas: Master Level Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Welcome Molanic Welcome! Welcome!
NATIONAL GARDENING ASSOCIATION ~ Garden Art ~ Purslane & Portulaca ~
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Dec 7, 2015 3:32 PM CST
Name: Sandy B.
Ford River Twp, Michigan UP (Zone 4b)
(Zone 4b-maybe 5a)
Charter ATP Member Bee Lover Butterflies Birds I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Seed Starter Vegetable Grower Greenhouse Region: United States of America Region: Michigan Enjoys or suffers cold winters
Welcome to All Things Plants, @Molanic !
It sounds like you will have plenty to offer for Horntoad's swap Smiling
“Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight." ~ Albert Schweitzer
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Dec 7, 2015 4:29 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Jay
Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a)
Region: Texas Region: Gulf Coast Charter ATP Member I helped beta test the first seed swap I helped plan and beta test the plant database. I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant Identifier Tip Photographer Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Hibiscus
Welcome to ATP @Molanic ! I would love to have you join my swap.
To join go to this page and click on "Hibiscus and Wildflower Swap" http://garden.org/apps/swap/
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