A gift of plants… pet peeve! And a stem-fest!

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Just changed the title…


I have been giving away plants these last few weeks. My perennials are getting too large and there is little extra room for the plants I got free or that I bought. ( I really wasn’t going to buy any this year- haha).

I’m part of a Facebook group called Plant it Forward. It’s fun! Members ask for plants and offer up plants. I don’t really need plants but some of mine are getting rather large and I hate throwing out perfectly beautiful plants that cost $20 or more at the local nurseries.

This month I have had enthusiastic responses to my offerings. I have met some lovely enthusiastic gardeners - some experienced and some beginners and lots in between. I hope that my plants are doing well in another yards.

Unfortunately, I find myself getting very irritated with people who take advantage of free offers…. Like they are doing us a favor. I feel like my response to her (see below) should be pasted on the group’s page.

This is what I said in a private message to her—

I don’t want to be mean but I would like to explain why I wanted a specific time !  Don’t say you will come and don’t show up.  

#1. I live in a deer infested neighborhood so I don’t want to invite them to a buffet… I left them out all night.  Five nice hostas FREE to you - next time just take a pass!

#2. You said you could help dig.

#3.  I felt a bit insulted…. Just be honest and say that this won’t work.  Don’t over commit.

Perhaps I’m being a bit too sensitive but it’s how I feel! I most likely will not be offering any more plants to the group…. Or I will be VERY specific about time and place.


Stem-fest this morning 



I guess this one was not as tasty or too small!






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