I belong to a local Freecycle group and I give away all my extra plants that way. You wouldn't believe the number of emails I get asking for them when I post some. I frequently don't have time to reply to all of the folks so just post a thank you to everyone that asked about them when I post they are taken
I've met many wonderful gardeners this way and I know that my plants are being well looked after and growing in some of the best gardens around. One lot of my plants went into the gardens at the new YMCA in Trenton. In another post I'll tell you about a lovely lady I met this weekend who had something to share back with me.
I bet you share your garden with friends and neighbours, don't you?
What a wonderful way to share your plants with others and make new friends too. I usually put mine in the spring or fall plant sale of my Horticulture Society. V
ReplyDeleteLinda you do show what I find so true gardeners are a sharing group whether it is knowledge or if one is lucky enough to live close, with plants. Lucky are the ones you get to share with.
ReplyDeleteI'll be sharing some plants with a friend who's in her new-to-her home and one or two others. The Freecycle idea is a really good one!
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Thanks for sharing your garden!
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Markus
What a wonderful idea! And a great way to meet other gardeners. You have demonstrated what I've learned: gardeners are some of the most generous people.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice thing to do, sharing your plants. I sure they love them too. The freecycle is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to meet other gardeners, and to ensure that the plants live on and give even more pleasure.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this idea. Here our version of freecycle is just dumping on the curb. And then people pick it up and rehome it. Much better then tossing it into the garbage.
ReplyDeleteToo bad we don't live closer.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Lovely gardens. Your blog is wonderful. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Linda. Yip we share and share. Amazing that gardeners all hace this beautiful pay it forward attitude. I am a bit weird and will often stop at a great garden and knock on the door know knowing the person, ask to look around their garden and come away with an armful of cuttings! And a new garden buddy to boot!
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I use Freecycle as well...such a wonderful resource. I have given away broken things, old things, and, of course, plants. And the people are great!
ReplyDeleteWe often have lots of extras and I always wonder what to do with them... Never mind that I am always giving other stuff away through freecycle .. I never thought of freecycle for sharing plants.... what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThen you are a good gardener. Sharing things is the best way to express our relationship to people. I know you already meet lots of gardener too. Thanks for sharing some photos!
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