I'll be a first-timer to this and can't wait to check it out! Are there any other new folks? (:D For those who aren't new, how long have you been going to these? https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1124#msg-1124 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:37:04 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1190#msg-1190 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1190#msg-1190
I am particularly interested in the beginnings of the swap. Thank you, Brandon, for providing us with a date--2005. I had gotten as far back as 2008, so glad to know it began 3 years earlier.

Does anyone know how it began? I remember the lady known as Mousy. I feel shame that I do not remember her name. I think she was one of the "founding fathers." Were you? IF you know her name and her user name that would be of a great help.

I learned of the swap when I was a reporter for the Knoxville Journal Newspaper and was contacted to visit the event and write about it. Does anyone remember contacting me?

Anything you would like to tell me will be a great help. I won't use people's name or identifying info and won't publish anything, just want to have a record of this event as it is a good thing.

We are growing and that is also a good thing.

It would help with the advertising if those of us that are the "core" group, as well as newcomers, would tell me how they heard about the swap. I send out over 200 e mails before each event and am pleased to see the area media types that do post about it. Our swappers also pass the news along by word of mouth. I feel certain that draws in most of the new folks.

Well, do not mean to cause any stress. Help if you want to. Kindest regards to everyone.]]> Martharose Spring 2021 Discussion Tue, 18 May 2021 21:46:41 +0000 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1184#msg-1184 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1184#msg-1184
I came for the first time as reporter. I think about 8 years ago.
Everyone is knowledgeable about plants and friendly.

You will leave with a bounty of plants.

People share other items such as books, magazines, aprons, bags, signs, potting pots, jewelry, and more.]]> Martharose Spring 2021 Discussion Fri, 07 May 2021 21:06:14 +0000 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1159#msg-1159 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1159#msg-1159
-Stephanie]]> smnp14 Spring 2021 Discussion Thu, 06 May 2021 23:14:42 +0000 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1156#msg-1156 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1156#msg-1156 KimC Spring 2021 Discussion Thu, 06 May 2021 19:52:10 +0000 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1137#msg-1137 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1137#msg-1137
I have been attending the swap since May 2016. These swappers are great folks that love plants and sharing them. I am sorry we will not have a potluck. I hope you enjoy yourself. Please come and introduce yourself.

Leigh]]> cheeklc_2000 Spring 2021 Discussion Tue, 04 May 2021 17:15:43 +0000 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1134#msg-1134 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1134#msg-1134
I registered here in 2017. I don't know if that's the first time or if it's when we moved over to this new forum. Regardless, it's been a long time and I love newbies!!

you'll love it! A lot of good people here.

-Traci]]> Traci Spring 2021 Discussion Tue, 04 May 2021 15:53:06 +0000 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1126#msg-1126 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1126#msg-1126 Brandon7 Spring 2021 Discussion Mon, 03 May 2021 01:36:07 +0000 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1124#msg-1124 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1124,1124#msg-1124
For those who aren't new, how long have you been going to these?]]> smnp14 Spring 2021 Discussion Sun, 02 May 2021 21:05:39 +0000