This is the journal of my endeavours to grow a range of fruit, veg and flowers from seed, grow organically, and my attempts to create a personal paradise with 1/2 acre of maintained gardens and 1/2 acre wild meadows. Northern Ireland's average daily high temperatures are 18 °C (64 °F) in July and 6 °C (43 °F) in January. Soil type: Clay

Thursday, 6 November 2014

Plant Swap

A couple of weeks ago my gardening group had its first plant swap! What fun! 

It was a fab night with food and socialising and lots of plants to choose from. We also brought along gardening books and magazines to swap them too. However, the plants proved most popular on the evening.

I came home with lots of goodies, some of which are pictured here. I acquired two new shrubs, one a Weigela which is now potted up. I also came away with 2 Agapanthus, 2 Lychnis Coronaria, Primula Auricula and various other plants. Some I have in holding areas until I do some further Autumn tidying.
It was amazing to see such a variety of plants brought along by our small group. I think we had about 15 people on the night. Everyone was delighted with the numerous free plants they took home and we'll be planning this event on an annual basis.

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10 comments:

  1. Jo@awholeplotoflove6 November 2014 at 01:46

    That sounds like a good idea, such a fun thing to do & you have got some great plants.

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  2. ann6 November 2014 at 04:17

    Sounds like a good idea to pot up extra plants and trade them for something else. I planted two agapanthus and am excited to see them next spring. My mother in law called them Naked Ladies. I would welcome, too, an opportunity to share my old gardening magazines that collect dust because I do not have the heart to throw them away.

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  3. Angie6 November 2014 at 06:36

    Sounds like a fun night Kelli. You came home with some lovelies and do hope they enjoy your garden.

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  4. Mark Willis6 November 2014 at 08:11

    I wish I was in a group like that! I see that one of your plants is an Ophiopogon. Such lovely dark leaves!

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  5. Sue Garrett6 November 2014 at 09:17

    A lovely way to make sure spare plants find a good home.

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  6. Renovation in Galicia6 November 2014 at 10:32

    Plant swaps are great fun, unfortunately the one that we attend is always held in the sping, this time of year would be far better.

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  7. Janneke 6 November 2014 at 13:44

    It is so nice to have an annual plant swap with a gardening group. I see you have obtained some lovely plants, I am fond of Auriculas. We do the same with our garden club, we are with 20, every year in October.

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  8. Rainy Day Gardener12 November 2014 at 13:26

    Plant swaps are the best! Maybe better than Christmas :) Our group meets 2x a year. This fall I drove over 120 miles north to attend. It was worth it!

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  9. ann30 December 2014 at 13:05

    So glad to see that you are back, Kellie. The holidays take so much energy. You have a grand year with great success. I always admire the wonderful vegetables that you grow and I am especially in awe of the seeds that you start with such good success. I am looking forward to the the next year to see how your garden grows. Thank you, too, for visiting the Garden Spot and leaving such kind comments.

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  10. Missdock_11 October 2015 at 01:34

    Class, I'd love a plant party in donegal

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