SallyG: I'd love a shade-loving spiderwort thug, if it is coming anyway!
Holly: I'd love one of the Climbing Hydrangeas, if it is coming anyway!
Spring Plant Swap 2014 in Lucketts, VA - Part 2
Seq and Happy, I'd be happy to bring you some of mine as well.
I just threw out a big clump of spiderwort....I'll bring some too. :)
Sweet, what color is it?
Roses---
There is a small difference....
1--the blooms on the Cardinal Climber are more rounded---
On the Cypress Vine they have 5 distinct points on each bloom.
2--the leaves....on the CardinalClimber the leaves ARE deeply cut--
but the cuts do not go all the way to the main vein.
On the Cypress Vine each pointy section of the leaves are much thinner
and more pointy--and it goes all the way to the vein.
Think how pines and firs needles go--each needle goes to the main center stem.
To my eye--those are the two main differences... Look at MY picture of the Cardinal
Climber I posted--as you can see the leaves quire well on it.
Then look at the Cypress Vine. See the difference now?
Gita
Thanks to all....
Holly, I was trying not to be greedy, because I have a climbing hydrangea... sort of... it's looked tiny & stunted for several years now, and I keep waiting for it to take off. But if it's still available, I'll pounce on it!
Anybody for Monarda 'Raspberry Wine'? Like most Monardas, it's "vigorous" -- I don't think of it as a thug because it doesn't try to take over the whole garden by reseeding, but it does want to make a big, spreading clump. That's why I have a few rooted stems that I pulled, looked at, and stuck into a pot. Next year, I may be dividing several varieties of Monarda! :-)
I'm bringing one bucket of Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) seedlings regardless, but if anybody wants enough to start their own hedge, please let me know... they are easy to pull right now, and you could pot them up for a few weeks or just stick them in the ground.
Oh, speaking of vigorous plants, does anybody want some liriope? It's the regular green kind (not variegated or anything fancy)... very tough, and nice IMO for edging beds. Mine has become much more than an "edging" (but that took 10 years of neglect to reach that sort of width), so I can bring a box of it... or, if somebody wants a ton, come over and DIY (dig it yourself).
D mail me if you want:
Peanut butter shrub, Clerodendron- that Chantell started many of us on, already potted up
Lacecap hydrangea lavender color- another small self rooted branch potted up
"Good Night, Ladies! Sleep tight, Gentlemen!" Final notice to be sure I haven't missed anyone. If this is inacurrate, please call and leave a message: seven one seven, seven six one, three four eight two.
Button tiny sedum
Holly Lily---Valley
Donnerville blue centaurea
Roses spirea
Gardadore pink centaurea, Clethra
Happy hosta, Clethra
Cricket ferns
Greenthumb wh. Jap. anemone
ooh, Sally! Lacecap hydrangea, pretty please!
I also need to check to see who had the Limelight hydrangea on their wish list... I picked one up at the Baltimore MG sale that I can pass along at cost ($14 I think?)
I'd like to add more Rose of Sharon to the row of them that I've started, Jill.
I'll set you up, RRR! :-) By the way, do you have 'Rose Petal Thyme'? If not, you're getting one, on principle.
Critter - I had asked for the climbing hydrangea but I probably can't give it as good a home as you can (too much shade over here), so you should take it. I'd love your liriope if it is clumping (i.e., muscari not spicata). We've got serious erosion problems for which it is a quick fix. We've been putting in fields of it. Then I'll be slowly tearing it all out to replace with natives. Oh well. This is the cycle of gardening!
If anyone wants it, I can bring cuttings of Spiraea thunbergii 'Ogon' -- we just cut ours back. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=d781
Really loaded.
Super excited for tomorrow!!! It's like when I was younger and it was Christmas Eve :)
I know what you mean! And you'll feel even more that it is Christmas on your drive home!
Here's my stuff to bring for tomorrow (except the huge pots and the terra cotta). Some things just got dug tonight because the weather was bad the last few nights. And I ran out of big pots so I'm embarrassed to say that 3 items are going to arrive in plastic bags :/ oh well, sorry guys! Hopefully the sheer beauty of the plants will distract you and you won't even notice!
pfft, my plant packaging ranges from lovely yellow plastic, terra cotta, thru black and green nursery basic, into reused pots ( one has labeling from previous swap), and bags and boxes!
yes we might shoot for leaving here at ten which gets us to Terris at eleven thirty.
Any advise for a swap newbie? I'm bringing cardboard for the seats in my car along with empty flats for carrying plants. We're bringing two chairs. That's about it though.
Happy, if you're willing to come up, we can dig & divide and send you home with a carful of liriope. I don't know what kind mine is, but you've seen it -- it doesn't send out runners, so I assume it's clumping. I can dig some for you in the morning, but since you can use lots of it I'd rather ask you to help me dig it another time.
Going back through the threads, I realized I missed a few things...
Happy, whenever you get around to rooting your forsythia, i'd love a few, no rush.
Gita, if you can still fit in a big pot of that Euphorbia you dug out, I'll take it gladly!
Sally, if you bring any extra bleeding heart babies, I'd like to try one... I think I killed them in the past by putting them in an area that was too low/wet; I have a new spot in mind now!
Aspenhill, I didn't get to the lotus pots today, but it will be no problem to get some divisions to you later. If you happen to have an extra Phlox 'Katherine' potted, could you put my name on it please? Mine isn't up yet, and I fear it is deceased. Don't go digging one in the morning, though! LOL
I think I updated my "haves" list to reflect requests as well as adding a few things.
I'm going to be potting/sorting in the morning, since I don't have far to go, so feel free to post last-minute requests, and I'll do what I can!
Sequoia: Hmm. Camera, bug spray. Folding table if you have one (I don't). Notebook and pen to take notes because people will start telling you stuff you'll want to remember about the plants you are being handed -- maybe extra plant labels. Big appetite. Something small for the "gift" table (I'm bringing a pair of gardening gloves that don't fit me). Boxes or trays if you have them (you mentioned those). Tarp to protect your car's seats. Dress in layers. Whatever food and plants you are bringing. A wagon or cart would be a luxury.
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Critter: Definitely not tomorrow for the liriope! I'm trying to get a work project out the door.... I can bring you forsythia cuttings; I'll also try to root you some down the road. I may have some bleeding heart babies as well. I am bringing you 3 pots of the euphorbia -- if you want more, I have plenty.
My Montauk daisies may be dead -- I haven't noticed them -- so I might come begging.
All plants are in the car ,along with a table, two chairs, DEET, and tomorrow will finish off the crème puff cake, and pack that along with the fruit punch. We have gold pans and some other prospecting stuff to load up cause Bob is gonna try to do a little panning in the creek. I'll have Fritzie along and my camera, plus a list of other stuff to pack in the car. Greenthumb, I'm bringing you a nice fossil, Night everybody. I am soooo excited to see you all & missing the ones who can't make it. Buttoneer.
Thought this was a timely article by Susan Weed (although not in time for tomorrow - something to think about making) for those not wanting to use Deet
Yarrow (Achellia millefolium) This lovely perennial weed is grown in many herb gardens for it has a multitude of uses. Cut the flowering tops (use only white-flowering yarrow) and use 100 proof alcohol to make a strongly-scented tincture - I carry a little spray bottle of yarrow tincture with me when I'm outside and wet my skin every hour or so. A United States Army study showed yarrow tincture to be more effective than DEET at repelling ticks, mosquitoes, and sand flies. You can also make a healing ointment with yarrow flower tops and your oil or fat. Yarrow oil is antibacterial, pain-relieving, and incredibly helpful in healing all types of wounds.
Also here: http://wellnessmama.com/2565/homemade-natural-bug-spray-recipes-that-work/
http://chemistry.about.com/od/healthbeautyprojects/a/naturalinsectrepellent.htm
Different insects are repelled by different chemicals, so you'll get a more effective repellent if you combine a few different insect-repelling natural oils. If you are making large amounts of insect repellent, a good rule of thumb is to mix the repellent so it's 5-10% essential oil, so mix 1 part essential oil with 10-20 parts carrier oil or alcohol. For a smaller batch use:
10-25 drops (total) of essential oils
2 tablespoons of a carrier oil or alcohol
The essential oils that work well against biting insects (mosquitoes, flies, ticks, fleas) are:
cinnamon oil (mosquitoes)
lemon eucalyptus or regular eucalyptus oil (mosquitoes, ticks, and lice)
citronella oil (mosquitoes and biting flies)
castor oil (mosquitoes)
orange oil (fleas)
rose geranium (ticks and lice)
Safe carrier oils and alcohols include:
olive oil
sunflower oil
any other cooking oil
witch hazel
vodka
Natural Insect Repellent Recipe
Mix the essential oil with the carrier oil or alcohol. Rub or spray the natural insect repellent onto skin or clothing, using care to avoid the sensitive eye area. You'll need to re-apply the natural product after about an hour or after swimming or exercise. Unused natural insect repellent may be stored in a dark bottle, away from heat or sunlight. If you wish, you may combine the oil with aloe vera gel to change the consistency of the product.
If I'm like the walking dead Saturday, it is because I have only just finished a work project. Night, all!
(Chantell -- have your tried any of these potions? It would be great if they work.)
nono not tomorrow for digging as much liriope as you can stand... I figured we'd see to that another day. Don't worry about forsythia cuttings in the morning, either, you can bring some when we tackle the liriope. Just get that work project out the door so you can drive up to Aspen Hill and enjoy the party!!
We're off to see the wizard.
Just follow the yellow clay road.
It was great being with you all today . Really appreciate all the fine plants that were shared. And the food was awesome as expected. Many thanks to Terri and her family for allowing us to enjoy our get together on her spacious and lovely property and in her home. The weather was delightful but Bobbin was in a hurry, as usual, to get us home and I was glad he came along. Fritzie enjoyed the food, too & he was the perfect gentleman. Er, dog. I don't know who made the pulled pork but it was my favorite. I'll be including the recipe for the Cream puff cake in the food section this evening. Hope everybody had a safe trip home. Button.
Thanks to all for a great swap--yummy food, friendly conversation, and a beautiful setting thanks to our gracious host Terri and her family.
Now -- planting all the treasure shared among friends!
What a wonderful day. Always fun to meet up with the folks in the MAG group, and also to have such a lovely setting at Terri's. Thanks to all who shared their plants with us.
What a great day. Thank you all for coming. I started a new thread for post party chatting for questions about plants received, recipes wanted, etc...
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1362828/