Cal50 Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Anybody interested in coming to a plant swap where you could turn up with your selection for swapping at a central location to all ? A bit like that on gardeners world but slightly smaller scale!Ideas could includeIndividual or divided plants put into 4 inch pots/ bags eg grasses / alpines etc etcPond plantsOr even produce eggs / tomatoes etcI'm thinking end of Sept early Oct for an hour one SundayIf you're interested please PM me with your general area or nearest large town and in a week or so I'll let you know the numbers comingBy the way strictly no money to change handsAnd encourage your French friends to come ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnorton Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 How far South in Manche are you thinking, I'm interested but we are in Manche centre. Can't do last weekend in September because will be in UK at the Malvern show but could do first weekend in October. It's a good idea, hope enough people are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal50 Posted September 6, 2004 Author Share Posted September 6, 2004 Thanks for the quick replyI was thinking maybe Percy / Villedieu area but this depends on who wants to come reallyThanks againWill keep you informedRegs Cally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choochoo Posted September 6, 2004 Share Posted September 6, 2004 Hi CallyI would be interested depending on the weekend chosen. I am in the Mortain area.Regards Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal50 Posted September 6, 2004 Author Share Posted September 6, 2004 Thanks SueDoes the first weekend in Oct suit you aswell ?Here's hoping more join in and it's looking good for the moment Remember to ask your friends !I am posting the original message on another forum aswellregs Cally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucan Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Im in the Vire area and would be interested. Ive done lots of different jams which Im taking back to a farmers market in England over November. Anyone with other home made produce theyd like me to take? Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 The AFACTP (Anglo-French organisation based at Vezins) has plant swaps and similar events for gardeners from time to time, but that's a bit further south in Manche than Villedieu/Percy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal50 Posted September 7, 2004 Author Share Posted September 7, 2004 Oh JaneMiam Miam as my 2 yr old would say - chutney perhaps aswell ?Thanks for the reply !And thanks Will - is there a way of seeing a list of events the association run on the internet perhaps ? and do they get enough support for the swaps ? any tips anyone ?Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 [quote]Oh JaneMiam Miam as my 2 yr old would say - chutney perhaps aswell ?Thanks for the reply !And thanks Will - is there a way of seeing a list of events the association run on the internet perhaps ? and ...[/quote]Cal, Mrs Conq is on the AFACTP committee and is away for a few days, so I can't really answer. I've never been to one of the garden events but think they are well supported by some very keen people. I agree it would be good to see events on the web, and have suggested that (even offered to host it on our Normandy site) but this is luddite France after all; the thinking seems to be that if people can read it on line they won't want to subscribe to the newsletter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbaye Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Hi Cally,Hope you are all well up there in Villedieu .... we are still hectic and all over the place - Jody has made the break and has just practically moved over to France! I am now the breadwinner in Jersey - im temping at the old place I used to work. Its a bit of a pain with Bosley etc but its a means to an end. Just a bit longer.Anyway, I think a plant/produce swap is a great idea. I have 2 weeks holiday the last 2 weeks of September but wont be around the first week of october ... however i think its a great idea and something that could perhaps be organised on a regular basis. I would also like to see the ACTAP or whatever they are called's events to be advertised too.I will keep my eye open to see when/where it happens and maybe send Jody up. We have loads of eggs. We are going to be getting rabbits soon adn also ordering some pigs for next year which is exciting!Love to Sam and LucyxxMandy Jody and Bos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal50 Posted September 7, 2004 Author Share Posted September 7, 2004 Hello Mandy & gangLovely to hear from you , I keep meaning to email you with photo of Izzy etcIt was good to see you the other week and the children had a nice time - I meant to say your home made cider was great I would be very proud if I had produced it, and I think you could make some money selling that if you wanted .Glad Jody has made the break and I hope things aren't too stressful for you commuting etcAlso funny you should mention rabbits as there seemed to be alot at Villedieu market today - mostly the red ones that they seem to eat around herelove Cally p.s perhaps you could start a plant / produce swap in your area when you finally get time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalpa Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Hi -I'd definitely be interested in a plant swap but my problem is, I have very limited plants to swap as we've only been here a few months and gardening is not a priority yet. Removal of the corrugated roof and replacement with a slate one is.But I may have some stained glass mirrors and candle holders etc by then so if that counts as home-made produce...! Count me in. I'm near Sourdeval / Mortain so Villedieu / Percey would work for me.Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal50 Posted September 8, 2004 Author Share Posted September 8, 2004 Of course you are welcome to come along Carole , I'm sure it could be a way of starting the garden or stocking up on goodies. Good luck with the roof btwregs Cally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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