I think setting up the book exchange at the community center makes more sense than the park because we can control the environment better. We have access to tables and chairs there, and if it rains we won't have to scramble. The library already agreed to let us use their meeting room on the second Saturday of next month. We should probably start collecting books a couple weeks in advance so we have time to sort them by genre. My neighbor has about forty books she is willing to donate, mostly mystery novels and some cookbooks. I was thinking we could set up a simple system where people bring books and get tokens to trade for others. For people who do not have books to bring but want to participate, they can just browse and take what interests them. We need volunteers for setup and cleanup, and I was hoping you could help coordinate that. Also, we should promote this through the neighborhood newsletter and maybe put up some flyers at the grocery store. Let me know what you think about the date and if you have other ideas.
I also spoke with the community center manager and she said we can use the room at no charge since it is a community event. We just need to leave the space clean and put everything back by five in the evening. She suggested we keep the event to three hours so there is enough time for setup and cleanup. I think ten to one would work well on a Saturday.
One more thing, I found a local bookstore that might donate some leftover stock. I will reach out to them this week and see what they can offer.
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About your plants while you are away for two weeks, I would recommend setting up a simple watering system rather than asking someone to come by every day. You can fill empty wine bottles with water and stick them upside down into the soil, they will release water gradually as the soil dries out. For your succulents, they will be fine without any water for two weeks actually, just move them away from direct sunlight so they do not dry out too fast. Your fern might need a bit more help, so put it in the bathroom where it can get humidity from the shower. If you have any plants that need frequent watering, those should go in a tray with pebbles and water so they can drink from below.
I used this method when I went to visit my family last summer and everything survived perfectly. The key is to group plants with similar watering needs together. Also, do not fertilize right before you leave because that can stress them out. I can stop by on my way home from work to check on them once if that makes you feel better. Just let me know which day works best for you and I will swing by in the evening.
One more suggestion, if you have any hanging baskets, bring them inside or put them in a sheltered spot because they dry out faster than pots on the ground. The bathroom window ledge gets good light and stays humid, so that is a good spot for the more delicate ones.