Rooting Jar Exchange Questions and Discussion

Hope I haven't confussed you too much Buttoneer.
The picture I posted of my bottle from Nancy just doesn't show what a nice shape it has. In the picture it looks round but it is really square with rounded corners. I'll be sending my bottles out soon. I have a few ideas.

Holly, ok, you send one to 101 & yours & the two others go out in tomorrow's mail. I used a priority mail box turned inside out, so I could mail it first class. The US Postal Service provides free boxes to mail things out with. I'm still using their boxes & their service, but not paying the high priority mail price.

Don't worry 101 I will find something really good for you.

shocked to hear anything free from postal service

If you go to their website, you can order which boxes you want and they will deliver them to your house free gratis.

-thump-
that was me falling over
I had no idea such service was available

Here's the link: http://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductCategoryDisplay?catalogId=10152&storeId=10001&categoryId=13359&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=11820&top_category=11820

Okay ... Holly? I still mail my jar to you, right? Just being sure. LOL

Just remember people, yard sales will be starting as soon as the weather up north here gets warmer. A good source of rooting jars.

Yes, Send yours to me and I will send one to you. Works out pretty good.

Sounds great. Will try to mail out on Monday but will let you know so you can keep an eye out.

Gardengus and Machikoneko,
I mailed your rooting jars to night.
Along with the jars I sended some
cutting.
Cinda your confirmation # is
0306 2400 0001 0392 3887
Marsha your confirmation # is
0306 2400 0001 0392 3894
you will recevie them by saturday.
Gale

Would you wonderful folks,give me some packing tips on how you pack your jars?
Holly,thank you-this has been so much fun!!!
I have enjoyed getting to know all you & looking forward for more fun.
Colie

Colie: I just double wrapped mine in bubble wrap and got a small box, ball up some newspaper to fill the box and place the wrapped jar in the middle. Seems to work.

Yep, that bubble wrap is a "must" when sending out packages. I buy it from WM and wouldn't be without it. I'm constantly mailing something. LOL
~Elaine~

Just a note-When I turned a Priorty Mail box inside out, the post office refused it and I had to go home and repackage it and then go back to PO and mail it. They said people were taking advantage of the free boxes and they didn't like it. Hopoe they don't do the same at any of your post offices. Lou

so couldn't I just wrap the box in brown paper to disguise it?
Oh fine, I'll find my own box.

Yes, you can wrap the box in brown paper. I noticed that the USPS had stamped USPS on the inside, so I went over that with a black marker & covered it over, but I will use brown paper, from now on. Here are my conf #'s:
Rubyw: 03052710000137682342, HollyannS: 03052710000137682328, and missg: 03052710000137682335.
I went into a used furniture store (which is like a thrift shop here in Carlisle) and spent over $ 15.00 in rooting jars! Here is a pix. Holly, when are you going to run another one? LOL.

I thought the Post Office stopped accepting packages wrapped in Brown Paper Years ago!


Buttoneer: Great Finds! Love those little salt & pepper shakers! I went to our Hospice Thirft Store today and found a couple of glass containers too! I only spent $5.00, but also left a donation for Hospice.

Now you might have a problem with a jar with a tiny hole in the top. I would only put one cutting in it & remove it after it roots but before the roots get bigger than the opening. I guess I "sort of" went nutz in that store. I'm going to put beads on one of the larger ones & take it along to the Hobby Greenhouse meeting tomorrow morning to put on the raffle table. Now I would love to see pix of other people's "finds" posted here. The only bottle that gave me trouble was a little green Christmas tree shaped one (not on the pix) that had stinky perfume in it. It was from Avon. I poured the perfume down the drain & filled it with soapy water, trying to get that awful smell out of it. Ughhh.

I don't know if the post office still accepts brown paper wrapped packages or not. Anybody else know?

All my packages @ Christmas time + what I have recently mailed have been wrapped in brown wrapping paper with strapping tape around all the sides...they just ask me if it's anything breakable, leakable, I think chemical (?) inside...the package I sent to Gale was wrapped in paper and she got it....my mailing & recieving packages recently has the postal lady & I in a great discussion about plants & rooting jars, etc.....Buttoneer, have you seen the thread in the Yard Art (or maybe it's called Garden Art?) forum about plant stands....looked like a couple of the vases you just got would be good material....Deb

Okay okay y'all are getting me all excited! I can't wait to go shopping now. :-) when I wrap my packages ... I just use strapping tape and cover every single seam ... no brown paper. Then I print out a label. Sometimes I use the Clip and Ship labels at

http://www.usps.com/

This sure makes it handy. I can print labels as well as postage and just drop my package off. It states you can ask to have it picked up and I know people that have done this, but I've never done it myself.

You realize you all just gave me another addiction?LOL I have been spending my day in search of just the perfect rooting jars.Who knew something like this would get me soo hooked?Thanks Holly for putting this together and all the rest of you enablers : )
Nancy

I'll never look at glass jars the same again!

LOL Me either Beth

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Received my Rooting Jar from Ruby/Rose_Petalzz today and I just love the blue glass! I put little pebbles in the bottom, filled it with water and ivy cuttings! Here's a photo ... not real good, my camera flash is having trouble. As soon as I get my "Rooting Jar Shelf" painted and on the wall, I will take a photo of all of my different jars! I have stuff in glass rooting jars all over the house. I need to get that shelf finished (painted/stained) and get it installed so I can get organized and have them all in one place!

Thanks Again, Ruby .... I love it!

Lin

Just have to ask .... have I missed this or is it new? Down at the very bottom of the page .... BLOOM.COM .... Check it out, if you haven't already! Beautiful Blooms! We can see a diffeerent one every day!

Thanks Dave!

Lin

Lin,I love that glass.Your ivy looks great in it.Oh I can't wait to see all your rooting jars.
Hmm you are correct.I do believe Bloom.com was never there before.Thanks for pointing that out Lin. Thanks Dave Indeed! Oh that 1st pic is a beauty

Hi everyone, Lin, I received your "jar" today, awesome, thankyou so much and for the cuttings!!! I went to my thrift store again today and got some more goodies for the jars I have left to ship tomorrow. This is very addictive!!!! Love all of those jars up there Buttoneer, so lucky to find those, they are all so cool. Will post picture tomorrow of my new rooting jar from Lin, thanks Lin,
Have a great weekend all, and go searching some more, LOL!!!
Ruby B

Fantastic bottles buttoneer!!! Yes, it can become addictive because it is so much fun. I love the cobalt blue one too Lin. Actually all on here are just adorable.

Gardengus or Cinda, I have yours wrapped and ready to take to post office after it opens this morning. The other day I mentioned buying glasses and things at thrift stores and such. I wanted to add another place where a person can find a great deal. Our town has Dollar Tree stores in which everything there is one dollar. I go absolutely nuts in those stores. Around Christmas time, I was writing them hundred dollar checks from time to time.

I have also purchased some good hard plastic pots to plant in too. They have served my purpose fine.

There are certain food staples that I use this store for too and feel that it cuts back on our grocery bill. Oh yeah, certain cleaning supplies too. Can you tell that I like shopping there? ha-ha

Okay, I hope that everyone will have a great weekend. This is fun!!! Thank you Holly.

Ruby

Here's the one from Nancy/Cedarnest which is absolutely darling...I'm enclosing a pic with Tahitian Bridal Veil starts in it....Sharon/Stownes & Colie/ChristmasCactus, your jars were mailed this morning.....Hope you like them & enjoy the Peanut Cactus starts....they are labeled "top & bottom" to help distinquish which end goes into your rooting soil....so watch when you open the package...I use a C&S mix with some coir & regular watering..I've had wonderful results with my mother plant....Thank you again, Nancy!!!!!!!!!!!! Deb

Very Nice Deb! Love the Tahitian Bridal Veil in that jar .... perfect!

simple yet elegant, I thought...this was just such a delightful thing to do....such a simple thing as a jar could be so exciting....Deb

Hi everyone, It's been a busy couple of days. We just had a Baby Shower for my daughter Jen. I should have my first Granddaughter in a couple of weeks. I've been very busy. Everyones jars are great. You all have come up with pretty and interesting jars to trade. I am so glad that everyone is enjoying their trades.
Sharon, Your jar has been sent you should have it on Monday or Tuesday. I put a cutting in the box but with this weather who knows. If the cutting doesn't make it please let me know and I will send another.
101 I haven't sent your bottle yet but I'll get it out this week. Holly

Holly! Congratulations on your Grandbaby to be! Lucky you! I know your Granddaughter will bring you much joy!


Lin

New Grandchildren....what a wonder....be prepared, Lin....your heart will never be the same...us older folks just enjoy them so much...we are just relaxed now, I think, and savor the experience...I know I love my two grandsons with all my heart & their grampa does, too....Congratulations and God's Protection for the new little one & your daughter...Deb

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Holly
I haven't mailed out yours yet either but will have it out this week, also. I'm going to be a grt. aunt probably on Fri? :-) Parents get to pik now. hahaha

Im almost ready to mail mine out. MsKatt Ill post here as soon as I mail it out.

Marsha...I thank you for your comments and hope you enjoy the swan. I thought it was 'cool'.

Sharon....I haven't been online much or at work since last Wednesday, as we had awful weather and schools etc..were closed, so I thought my package would be waiting....but it's not at the PO yet:(
Were you able to send it last Monday?
No big hurry or anything...just hoping it didn't get lost or confiscated! (Ü)