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Redmond, Washington
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Redmond, Washington
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Gardeners have fun no matter what the weather!
Four Times a Year
Winter Seed Sowing
Saturday January 16, 2010
Noon to 3:00 PM (indoors)
Right after the holidays in the cold dark of winter, we get together with our treasure troves of seeds, and dirt and pots and labels, to winter-sow perennials, trees, shrubs. These pots of seeds then go outside for cold treatment which breaks the seeds' dormancy. You won't believe the great results! Come spring they germinate in profusion. For this event, potting soil is provided. Bring your pots, seeds, labels to share. You can also divide and repot houseplants at this event.
Bareroot Bonanza
Saturday March 6, 2010
10:00 AM to Noon
It may still feel wintry, but spring is on the way. March is an excellent month to move dormant plants. Annual seeds can be traded for spring planting. It's time to dream big for the coming summer.
Victory Garden Vegi-Swap
Saturday June 5, 2010
10 AM to Noon
Whether you feel the budget crunch or just want to grow your own delicious healthy food, the vegi-swap is offered so we can exchange and share vegetable seeds and plant starts for our own Beat-the-Economy Victory Gardens. It's too late for bareroot plants but potted trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and tropicals are most welcome.
Autumnal Abundance
Saturday November 6, 2010
10:00 AM to Noon
November is an excellent time to divide and conquer your garden: move woody plants, empty containers, divide perennials, gather seeds and store frost-tender tropicals. While we're at it, it's time to exchange and share plants and talk about the highlights of our summer gardens.
The Green Elephant Plant Swap is hosted in North Redmond, WA, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross; The site offers parking, covered areas, indoor facilities, kitchen, memorial garden, grass labyrinth and playground. It is five minutes from I-405 and I-520.
Directions and Maps to the Church of the Holy Cross
Contact: Jim Eichner
Cell Phone: 425-223-7249
Street address:
11526 - 162nd Ave NE
Redmond, WA 98052
How it works: No sales, just exchanges and freebies, please.
Tailgating Encouraged The format for the trade is like a tailgate party. Traders exchange expert gardening information as well as plant materials. In two hours all the deals are sealed.
Free Stuff Many gardeners generously share plants from the abundance of their gardens--An excellent way to begin your garden. Also an excellent way to thin out that giant patch of shasta daisies, etc. There is always a pile of plants free for the sharing at the swap.
What if I have nothing to trade? Cookies and chocolate work like money at the Green Elephant!
