Questions, comments, pot-luck, etc. https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/list.php?51 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:44:44 +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?51,1075,1181#msg-1181 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1075,1181#msg-1181 Martharose Spring 2021 Discussion Fri, 07 May 2021 20:45:09 +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 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1075,1112#msg-1112 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1075,1112#msg-1112
Hopefully next year we'll be back to normal!

Sheila]]> swilshire Spring 2021 Discussion Fri, 30 Apr 2021 03:59:53 +0000 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1084,1108#msg-1108 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1084,1108#msg-1108
I look forward to seeing you.

Leigh]]> cheeklc_2000 Spring 2021 Discussion Thu, 29 Apr 2021 23:42:31 +0000 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1084,1106#msg-1106 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1084,1106#msg-1106
Just feels great to see and "hear" from our faithful who love plants.

Brandon and I have sent out over 200 invitations to area media reps. Let's hope we have a great
turn out.

So happy to see all the talk of plants]]> Martharose Spring 2021 Discussion Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:17:04 +0000 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1075,1098#msg-1098 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1075,1098#msg-1098
So sorry I didn't catch that on the main page. I think it is very reasonable to *not* have it this year. How about let's just plan for the best swap potluck ever in the fall!B)]]> KimC Spring 2021 Discussion Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:30:30 +0000 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1075,1086#msg-1086 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1075,1086#msg-1086 Brandon7 Spring 2021 Discussion Wed, 28 Apr 2021 01:34:49 +0000 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1084,1085#msg-1085 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1084,1085#msg-1085
I posted a POTLUCK topic in the "Discussions" Board on the forum page. I haven't heard anything about the potluch being cancelled (?). If anyone hears, please post under that topic. Otherwise, you can post there if you know what you are bringing.:)

Thanks,
Kim]]> KimC Spring 2021 Discussion Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:43:41 +0000 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1084,1084#msg-1084 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1084,1084#msg-1084 MaryS Spring 2021 Discussion Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:23:27 +0000 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1075,1075#msg-1075 https://www.easttnplantswap.com/forum/read.php?51,1075,1075#msg-1075 Kim - Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies (sweet treat)]]> KimC Spring 2021 Discussion Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:10:08 +0000