Want to Swap?
For those of you who have heard of, but haven't yet made it out to a Gardeners' Swap Meet, now is your chance!
This Wednesday's (9/5) Swap Meet will be from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on the front lawn of 726 West 11th Ave, just past Holly. (There was a miscommunication with the ER, and it will NOT be at the American Heart Association office--that was last week)
WHAT IS A GARDENERS' SWAP MEET?
Do you have an excess of eggplants and a shortage of tomatoes? A plethora of peaches but a craving for apricots? Fill your Chico bag (or container of choice) with your extra (but edible) fruits and/or veggies and SWAP them with another grower for something you like better.
COST:
None! These are swap meets. Bring your own fruits or veggies and a smile.
WHAT DO I DO IF I DON'T HAVE A VEGGIE GARDEN OR FRUIT TREES?
No problem--Feel free to pick and bring edibles from publicly owned plants (for example, figs, plums, and blackberries are all plentiful along the creeks), though please avoid picking from trees growing close to major roads.
DO YOU WANT TO HOST A VEGGIE SWAP?
Contact me by responding to this post! September 19 and all October dates are open. It's easy and fun--You pick the day, time, and duration, sit outside in your front yard with a cold beverage and chat with folks who come to your house with home-grown produce!
ALSO:
--Bring your own bag(s) or containers
--Biking or walking is recommended, as parking is limited
--Excess produce will be donated
--Mason Jars! Ball Jars! Canning Supplies! If you have them and want to donate them, please bring them. Also, if you know a good free (or very cheap) source of canning jars etc., the folks at The Cause want to know.
Feel free to share this information with friends!
Reply to this post if you would like to learn about the locations of future swap meets (Your name will be added to the Gardeners' Swap Meet email list, and you will receive one email a week announcing time and location).