Gardeners Corner Seed Swap Parcel 2011

Recieved seed swap parcel this morning, I have added 5 packs of flower seeds and 8 packs of veg seed wont say what they are,as dont want to stop Melinda bouncing about :-) will try and post on tomorrow if I get a chance(depends how busy I am at work) if not will def be Saturday

 

I don't want to join in at the minute but I'd just like to say this is a great idea and well played to everyone involved. Nice one.

 

sorry didn't get any time at work to post will be 1st thing in the morning

 

Glad the seeds arrived I posted Wednesday and been away till Friday ..

Dave

 

*bounces!*

 

posted this morning! by special delivery so should be with Melinda before 1pm Monday

 

hi did you get the seeds?

 

Hi Pooh!

Yes the seeds arrived safely. Thanks so much

This was me today!




Ive got the address of the next person and it will go during lunch time tomorrow when I can get to the post office from work.

 

address for Cadminster

Hi - thanks for posting the parcel on Melinda. I expect it should arrive today and if so, I can get it in the post again tomorrow. Cadminster, don't know if you received my previous PMs but could you please send me your address so I can keep it moving?

Thanks!

 

I think it would be a good idea to have an updated list of who is still waiting for the seeds as Im not sure who is after me

 

sadowska. In the guidelines for the seed swap we use the three day rule. If Cadminster has not replied within three days we move to the next person on the list.

Cadminster has not replied so please send to Becks081, if cadminster comes back then we can fit them in some other time.

Becks081, please send your address details to sadowska.

And I am next on the list after Becks081, I'll pm you my address presently and will post an updated list soon too.

To everyone else: Firstly, thanks for speeding this along. And if you are one f those whoo have asked to be added to the list and have so far, not been, you will be shortly and if anyone else wants to join in please say so.

Steve...

 

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A great way to increase the plants in your garden by swapping seeds with other members.​

How it works:




A parcel is put together, containing little bags of seeds you dont think you'll ever use, this parcel is sent to one person after another from a list on this topic and as each member receives it they take out what seeds they want to use and add some more seeds, hence the "swap", then they post it onto the next member on the list. This way, the package offers a great choice of varieties, covering flowers, veg and herbs for very little outlay.




Before the parcel arrives:




Please keep updated by viewing this topic and have the following ready for when the parcel arrives to you. The name and address of the next person on the list, some envelopes for storing seeds from the parcel in and the seeds you intend to put into the parcel yourself.




Guidelines:




Here are the guidelines from the last seed swap topic, I have added in No 9 below (in bold) and suggest we use this set...feel free to discuss.




1- maximum hold time before passing on parcel, unless previously arranged is 3 days (ties in with No3)
2- message person after you on the list before sending parcel and to the thread so we're all kept in the loop
3- if no response to a message, move on the next person, after 3 days (Works with No1)
4- contact details held by Steve for everyone, as an emergency(name, email, address and a phone if you wish)
but it's not compulsery
5- if you miss your turn, then you miss your turn, you wait til it comes round again.
6- New joiners go to the back of the queue , i.e behind the person who currently has it ( which will mean keeping the thread up to date on who has is, keep it public, if you have it you post)
7- Just keep us all informed, maybe a role call either on the thread or by me PMing, maybe with 2 chances to reply then your name is in red and after round of the parcel your off the list till you get in touch then No6 comes into force.
8- Please, no out of date seeds.
9- Please make sure you will be able to send the parcel on in three days, this will involve getting to a post office. If you think this might not be possible please ensure that someone will be able to do it for you if for example your taken ill. The parcel must move on always as other people are waiting for it.




Getting onto the list:




Please add a posting that you would like to join the list and you will be added. If the first parcel is already in circulation, point 6 above applies. I will add myself to the middle of the list this time around and if need be I'll be able to "refresh" the parcel.




Adding seeds:




Seeds you have bought will have a use by date and description on them, if you have self-collected your own seed please date when you collected them and add as full a name/description as you can.

With contributions from non participating members of GC, our thanks go to.

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Seed Swap Parcel Member list:




1. Shobhna
2. Daytona650
3. Ariadae
4. Poolcue
5. takemore02withit
6. Jungle Jane
7. Stingo
8. davygfuchsia
9. poohpouri
10.Melinda
11.sadowska (currently en route to sadowska)
12.cadmister (uncontactable: will be placed at back of queue untill further notice)
13.Becks081
14. Steve R

Steve...

 

Package arrived today - will go to the post office tomorrow if I have Becks' address!

 

"Becks081 has chosen not to receive private messages or may not be allowed to receive private messages. Therefore you may not send your message to him/her."

Becks081...I cannot send you my address!

Steve...

 

Hi Steve,
Just wanted to say great idea and wish all the v best with it. I hope this is done next year when my gardening knowledge has expanded.

Happy days
GCQ