I wish I could go to the San Antonio swap so I could meet Sandi in person and see Linda again, I haven't seen her in a long time. She is so kind and generous, many of the native plants I have came from her, Bless you Linda.

Sandi, I like the idea of an Austin swap. San Antonio is 2+ hours away from me and Austin only 45 minutes. Maybe there is enough room in Texas for several swaps? Anyone up for one at Jonestown?

I would love it! Jonestown, eh, not so much, lol
@Eperanza HEB plus has very pretty Persian Shields for 3.98
If you don't have one close I can pick some up for you
Sorry about hijacking thread!!

Oh thank you. I will check my local heb out when I head to town I regret not buying that big one but I dont regret spending that much money on it!

@Bubbles, I am so looking forward to going to the swap. I haven't been to one in years. When I go to SA, it's usually just to go nursery hopping with friends
@LindaTX, looking forward to seeing you again

@Jolana I'm looking forward to it also! Have to find some plants to take, or start some cuttings. I've been in and out all day. Just catching up again.

Looks like tomorrow is going to be a pretty day to be outside!

@Bubbles, I am not taking anything since I have not been gardening. I'm just going to visit. Unless I see something pop up on a list I can't live without, lol

Well, I'm from the Deep South, and we never go anywhere empty handed!

, I'll bring some kind of dessert but now you won't get any and it will be your favorite,

One of the girls likes junk, so I'll probably bring her something

If I get out there and look betond the weeds there is probaly lots of things,

You .....mean!

Well, I have lots of junk! I will have to go through my pile of " don't you throw that away. I may need it one day" stuff! Might need to get a trailer to haul it there.

HAHAHA, we can do that
I've already come up with several things I know I have babies of out there, plus junk, and sweets, lol

I'm going out to scout plants that may need dividing. It looks warm outside, but it really isn't.

I checked at Zilker and the tables on the grassy area by Barton Springs Pool are "first come, first served" basis. DH and I will drive over and look around next week. There's plenty of room for swap, it would just be nice to have it in a shady area with access to restrooms within walking distance. The area is also right across the street from the botanical garden. Within walking distance to Chuy's, Shady Grove, etc. and the food trailers, too.

Anyone with a park/pavillion in a neighborhood
There are lots of parks around Austin , I'll help check it out

@Bubbles


Zilker Metropolitan Park is considered “Austin’s most-loved park.” This 351-acre park is home to a variety of recreation opportunities and special events for individuals and families. The main playground area has a large, multi-age playscape with swings and picnic areas, six of which are reservable. There is no grilling near the playscape.

_____The picnic tables can be reserved between 10am and 10pm at a cost of $60 for City of Austin residents/Austin Energy customers for events under 100 people._______

A $10 permit fee is required for moonwalks (which are not allowed near the playscape), and carnival rides, miniature trains, petting zoos and water/splash slides are not permitted. For more information on fees and how to make a reservation, click here. Electricity is available in some areas. Parking is $5/car on weekends in March-September and on holidays. Party planners can also consider purchasing tickets for attendees to ride the Zilker Zephyr. Lastly, you can plan an active birthday on the Great Lawn across the street, climbing Rock Island, playing Frisbees or having a picnic, although you’ll have to forgo restroom facilities (there is a water fountain).

We have a park in our subdivision. I just thought people may want to look around after they swapped and visited. Zilker is fairly easy to find too.
You're surely welcome to check out other spots! That would be fine. I wasn't thinking of getting anything together until next spring. If you want to do some thing this spring or fall, that's great! I just can't take on a spring project until I get our backyard flooding problem solved.

I was trying to help. It would be a lot better at Zilker, I didn't know if you wanted to try this year, that's why I was helping
Whew, I should have asked, I feel much better

I was just trying to find a table where we could meet that wasn't going to cost $ 60. , just in case of rain or no one showing up! .

Well, I just hope you're both still going to the San Antonio swap!

@LindaTX8 We are going to the swap! We did a little shopping yesterday around the area. It looks like the nurseries think winter is over, but are holding back a bit until right before Easter. We still came home with lots of plants!

I'm looking for small pots to put plants in. DD "helped me" last fall by clearing out every plastic pot she could find in my storage room!

@LindaTX, I am looking forward to it

@Bubbles what size are you looking for or are you looking for something other than nursery pots