News Herald Plant Exchange May 10th

Saturday May 10th 9-11 a.m.

Plant Swap, door prizes. gardening information refreshments.

The News Herald Parking lot Southgate, Michigan I-75 exit 37 (Northline road)

It's right off of the freeway behind the Holiday Inn

You can call me if you need more info 313-719-1181

Get there eary folks start trading around 8 o clock.

Paul

wish i could make it! i will be just getting to MI at that time.

I have that SAt off!!! YEAH. COule you please tell me what to expect and how much to bring etc....I need to get some plants wrangeld up!!

DORI-R U COMING??

IIt gets bigger and bigger each year, probably 300-400 folks over the 2 hours.

People trade right out of their cars or trucks and some bring wagons and walk around.

Make a sign on poster board, what you HAVE to trade and what you are looking for.

Even though it starts at 9 people start getting there about 8.

Be sure and look me up, ask at the Master gardener table and they'll tell you where I am.

Paul .

Oh-wow-so should I bring a wagon or a small horse and pull my stuff behind me or do I lock my car w/ my little sign on it??? I guess I am confused?? Is there alot of neat things or mostly run of the mill stuff???

Wow! Im so disapointed that i cant make it. Sounds awesome!
Have fun everyone!

Sounds real interesting. i have never but i am going to plan on this one!! You are only about 40-50 min. away from me.
Stacy asked a good ques. is there a nice selection of interesting plants? Not just invasives!! LOL!!
It seems lots of people want to trade mints, blk. eyed susan, ajuga, etc..
What is your experience Paul? Half and half would be good!
My garden club has 2 every year and there is never any thing interesting so i stopped going!!
Please tell us all the good stuff to look forward to????
Julie

There is some very cool plants to be had, I'm amazed how it keeps getting bigger every year.

If you need directions damail me.

Paul

Is it by the Sam's Club??

Yes, it's behind the Holiday Inn which is just west of Sam's and on the other side of Northline

Sweet-I know exactly where that is!! Just makin' sure!!

I have gone in the past, you can bring a table,, it is best that you bring someone to help as you cant wonder and be at your area at the same time,, the poster board is a great idea,, I hope to be there, I do not have a ton to thin out right now,,

Here's a picture from last years exchange.

Paul

Heres another

OMG-she is adorable-a little saleslady-how could you turn her down!!

I'm planning on being there Paul. I'm sure to have a variety. :o)
I went the very first year they had it. I just pulled around my wagon. Had a great time. I've had to work that Sat. ever since. But I specifically got it off this year!
Can't wait!!

OK Can we have the Dave's Garden Club members remember to wear your name so some of us other Dave's people could see it and recognize YOU!! I will wear a name tag of Jazzzy!! So look for me!!
An old broad with a farmers tan hawking plants out of her GMC Safari Van!! OH MY what a sight !!
Julie

Julie, I'm sure you will get some LOOKS with a name tag of Jazzzy!!! lol
Hmmmm, what will they think of a name of toofewanimals .... LOL
Maybe I will just wear a tag saying Dave's Garden Member. :o)


I pruned my Polish Spirit Clematis about a week ago. I'm trying to sprout some roots on the cuttings. If I'm able to do that, you can bet I will have a couple of those to trade.

Here is a picture of my Polish Spirit last summer.

Julie-LOL-old broad w/ a farmers tan!!
Sharon-where have you been-I sent you an invite and everything....

Hey Stacey, sorry about not getting back to you about the invite. I've d-mailed you about that. I'm still hoping to make your Packing Party!

Me too-oh the fun we will have!!:)

For those of you coming from a long distance, Great Lakes Roses is only a 1/2 hour from the exchange. A great chance to visit there in person.

Paul

Paul-where is that???

It's in Belleville, Willow and Rawsonville Road. a 1/2 hour from the exchange.

Here's their link

http://www.greatlakesroses.com/

OK-not too far at all...thanks!!

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I plan on being there.
toofew

We are going to my grandma's for mothers day tomorrow, the MIL's-I am so mad that I won't be there:(

hope you all had a great time I worked my butt off today and there was a plant swap one block a way and I couldent go to that one either oh booo LOL
Gloria

Again the exchange was a huge success, probably between 400-500 folks attended. Here are a few pictures.

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.Hyper Tufa very popular

.The door prizes were fantastic

Oh-I am so sad I missed it....glad you had fun though!!

Aw, Paul....I was cooking all day...for the next day trip...glad you all had a big turn out for sure....Next year maybe...kkkk

happy day...smiles..Diana

Hey Paul, I was there. Had a good time. Found a few plants I could use.
You weren't the guy with the toad lilies were you?

NO not me, too bad we didn't meet.

Paul

hehehe...when we went..I went to the main area..and asked..hehehe...sure would not miss meeting...anyone...kkkkk glad you had fun.....waving again..

smiles..Diana...