Austin - San Antonio Plant Swap

[txbeyer]

We had a most successful plant swap on Saturday, April 21st in the little town of Buda 13 miles south of Austin. About 20 people attended from Central Texas,and plants were flying through the pavilion at the speed of light as everyone seemed to find treasures for their garden among them. We had a pot luck lunch, plenty of refreshments, door prizes, and lots of fun and good plant conversation among the crowd. Next swap will be in the fall, date to be determined, in October. Charlene Green did a wonderful job organizing and planning everything for this swap.

[PlantSwap]

That's great! I wish I could have made it, but I spent the weekend camping with my family. My son had a Tiger Scout campout scheduled.

[kancheta]

Sorry I didn't get to make it. Hubby forgot about a prior commitment and we had to go to that. Hopefully we will make it to the one at Cedar Park next month.

[txbeyer]

Kancheta, Tell me about the one in Cedar Park. Cedar Park is very close to my place.

[kancheta]

Its posted on Garden Web. Here is the email I recieved. Let me know if you want the email address. Hope to see you there.


Thanks for deciding to attend the North Austin Plant Swap! This swap will be held Saturday May 19th from 11am to 3pm.

The pavillion address is: 1900 Dagma Drive

Directions from the intersection of Hwy 183 and 620: Go West on 620 apx 2 miles. Take a right on El Salido (Wal-Greens on this corner.) Drive straight for apx miles. Just past Cypress Elementary is the park. Turn left on Dagma Street and park. You will see the pavillion on the right.

The pavillion has four electric outlets and four large garbage cans available. There are also several metal picnic tables that are moveable. Adjacent to the pavillion are some picnic areas with tables and grills - so bring feel free to bring food to grill. There is also a very, very large playscape. There are separate men's and ladies restrooms too (non-airconditioned).

Here is our schedule:
11:00 to 12 noon - Set up, sign in, meet and greet, visiting.
Noon to 1:00 - Eat potluck lunch
1:30 to ?3:00 or whenever - Round Robin plant swap. We'll each take turns picking something to take home.

We have this pavillion reserved 'all day' so you are welcome to come earlier and stay as late as you like. Please be sure to email me your headcount when you can. I'll be providing tea for the group.

Suggestions on things to bring for trade: seeds, potted seedlings/cuttings, transplants, garden junque, garden supplies and garden themed stuff.

Suggestions on other things to bring: potluck dish to share, plates, utensils, sodas and cups for your party, cooler to take plants home in, folding table and chairs, wagon, camera, notepad, a friend!

[txbeyer]

Please send me the email address by Private Message (PM).