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Plant Exchange in NYC May 2
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Posted by gee_oh_nyc 7 New York City (gee_oh_nyc@yahoo.com) on Sat, Apr 25, 09 at 1:28
Hello all,
Hard to believe that May is only a week away.
Just wanted to firm things up for our exchange next week May 2.
Caroll Park was suggested by gordonhawk and it sounds good to me.
Gordonhawk, is there a specific place in the park that's a clear landmark?
That just leaves the question of time. I'd like to do it before noon if possible.
And here is my list of what I have---
The following are all plants that have come back after winter:
Bergamot
Coleus (overwintered indoors)
Coral bells (a few different varieties)
Creeping Thyme
Creeping Phlox (Moss Phlox)
Day Lily
Fern Leaf Bleeding Heart (Fringed Leaf Bleeding Heart)
Great Blue Lobelia
Helenium
Hosta
Hydrangea
Lemon Balm
Lily of the Valley
Money Plant
Phlox (Miss Lindgard)
Toad Lily
Vinca Major(Both variegated and solid green)
Here is a list of some extra seedlings I have to spare:
Columbine
Celandine
Bleeding Heart (eximia)
Money plant
Munstead Lavender
Shiso
Sundrops
Please list your name if you are definitely going to make it. Feel free to post or email with specific requests from my list.
Peace
George
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Here is a link that might be useful: My Trade List
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RE: Plant Exchange in NYC May 2
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- Posted by jimshy z7 Brooklyn, NY (My Page) on
Wed, Apr 29, 09 at 21:16
| What time on Sat? I've got some tiny datura seedlings, plus some odds and ends I'm happy to contribute: 1 lindera benzoin seedling aeschyanthus lobbianus cuttings
hoya publicalyx cuttings
bilbergia nutans offsets I'll see what else I can dig up! Jim |
RE: Plant Exchange in NYC May 2
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Hello Everyone,
So far it's Jim, Gordon, and myself. Gerry can't make it and neither can Organic_renter. I have not heard back from Audrey yet.
I asked Gordon where is the best place in the park. He said:
There is a statue in the adjoining part of the park.. more like an obelisk I guess.. we could always meet there....
So let's make it at the statue/obelisk shortly after 11.
Keep checking your email for updates/changes.
Peace
George |
RE: Plant Exchange in NYC May 2
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Great... George..
the creeping flax.. and the blue lobelia sound great..and all the vinica you can muster.... and lily of the valey..achildhood favorite.. I've never had any shade before where it would be comfortable .. but then they built up some next door..
oh.. putme down for a datura Jim... |
RE: Plant Exchange in NYC May 2
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OK, everyone. With the rain factor, we thought we would keep it simple and meet at the steps of the entrance to the park at Smith and President Streets (This is the closest entrance to the subway stop: F train/ G train)
We're shooting for 11 am, though Jim said he might be a little late.
Thanks Gordon for making specific requests from my list... it will make it easier for me to know what to bring.
I'm bringing some bonus plants/seedlings in case we get any other folks joining us.
Still time to join... specific requests to each person helps in preparing the plants to bring.
See you at Carroll Park!
George |
RE: Plant Exchange in NYC May 2
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| ah, i wish i'd seen this before now! :) |
RE: Plant Exchange in NYC May 2
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| Well.. you missed it.. it was fun though.. George and I met in th park.. and came back for atour of my garden.. George..leftall the plants he brought for everyone.. but left them all with me sohe could carry all mine away.. you can do the same at anytime you'd like also.. just let me know |
RE: Plant Exchange in NYC May 2
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- Posted by jimshy z7 Brooklyn, NY (My Page) on
Sun, May 3, 09 at 8:33
| Sorry for the no-show, guys -- last-minute crisis with one of my daughters -- ah, the joys of being a soccer Dad! I still have white Datura seedlings, aeschynanthus cuttings, and assorted bits and pieces, you want 'em, you got 'em! Jim |
RE: Plant Exchange in NYC May 2
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| Sorry I missed it, too. But I really have nothing to trade this year. I didn't start any seeds this year. I'll get over to Home Depot in a week or so and buy some vegetable and herb plants. Maybe a drive out to Peconic River Herb Farm. |
RE: Plant Exchange in NYC May 2
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Thanks Gordon. A great exchange, good conversation... all in all a real success. Maybe we can do a couple of these per year. Gerry, we'll try to organize the next one on a Sunday so you can participate.
If anyone still wants anything from my plant list, let me know. I will be dividing plants to make room for some of the good things I got in the exchange from Gordon. Just send me an email and let me know what you'd like to trade and we can arrange the particulars.
Happy Gardening
George |
RE: Plant Exchange in NYC May 2
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what we need is a garden party, then we can just set up a "leave a plant, take a plant" type table :) many things shade tolerant that spread, divide, or self-seed i have in abundance! but i'd like a bit more variety too...
anyone going to BBG tomorrow? for the first year in ages i can't make it to the preview, but i'm also still mad how many "bunk" expensive perennials i got last year. @#$!. so no more perennial garden shopping there for me... the garden is small these days anyway.. I'l go Wednesday morning and hope they left me a few needed herbs and veggies as i had no time to seed this year :) |
RE: Plant Exchange in NYC May 2
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| Hi George (and anyone else with plants to spare) - I am desperate to get some plants that will do well in shade. If you have any, I would be grateful. All I can offer in return is a few indoor plants that I successfully propagated this winter. Let me know, and thanks!
Maggie |
RE: Plant Exchange in NYC May 2
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Hi Maggie,
Email me. My address is on my member page and in the "Posted by" line of this message.
Peace
George |
RE: Plant Exchange in NYC May 2
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| hi! I'm so upset I missed this trade! I also have plants to trade or give away!
If this is planned again, I'll definitely join!! thanks
Miriam |
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