Oh my! It is 2018 swap time!
Am so happy to start this thread for our annual plant swap in Chicago and burbs area. We have done it for some years now and it has been tremendous fun!
For people who have been to the swap- same place same time. For newbies- we are borrowing church parking lot for Friday 25, May 2018, Memorial Day weekend. 4-7 pm -ish at UCE as in Evanston Unitarian Church.
Bring what you have to share and take what you like to grow.
Plants, seedlings, divisions, houseplants, perennials, bulbs, veggies, pots and garden items, books, seeds. Tables separated for annuals, sun, shade, veggies, garden items/books , small refreshment table provided.
Event is community oriented, no money involved. Newbies and seasoned gardeners welcome!
Do not worry if you have nothing to bring, we all started somewhere, bring a plate of cookies if you wish...
This pre-trading page is a part of general garden swap, there will be more peeps that do not pre-trade and just bring goodies to the swap.
For questions, suggestions, ideas please tree-mail me.
Things that work well last year, my impression- pre-trading area behind dumpster was good spot, we will keep it. Some concerns- if you ask for plants but can not make to the swap, please let someone know so we will move what was brought for you for the general area or we can work out something with you.
Event is rain or shine- last year was pretty rainy... well, plants love water and people will not melt, barring natural disaster, we will be there.
I will post my list of haves and wishes a bit later as I work on my garden...
P.S. if you new to this site, please be sure to add your zone when signing
