Missed the last plant swap? Green Venture has another one coming up! This exciting event will bring together fellow green thumbs and plant enthusiasts. The next Green Venture House Plant Swap is set to take place on June 15, 2024 10am to noon.
The last plant swap brought out seasoned and experienced plant parents and newbies alike! Many plants were donated and swapped including staghorn ferns, dracaenas, umbrella plants, pothos and more!
Here's what you can expect from the Houseplant Swap:
Date: June 15 2024
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Woodlands Park, across from Westinghouse
Come to the plant swap to learn about the latest “depave” project happening at Westinghouse in the Fall and join in the stewardship event happening to revitalize the garden beds at Woodlands Park.
You can participate in both events, but that's not mandatory. Woodlands Park is located near 541 Cafe so drop by for a coffee and treat after the event and support the pay-it-forward social enterprise!
What to Bring:
- Healthy, pest-free houseplants and/or seedlings for swapping
- Pots or containers for your new plants
- Any plant-related accessories or tools you'd like to exchange or share
- A positive attitude and a love for plants!
Event Highlights:
- Plant Swap: Bring your extra or propagated plants to trade with others. It's a great way to diversify your collection and discover new varieties.
- Networking: Connect with fellow plant lovers, exchange gardening stories, and make new friends who share your passion.
- Plant Accessories Trade: Browse through a selection of pots, trellises, planters, tools, and accessories to enhance your indoor garden.
- Stick around and talk to fellow gardeners and plant parents.
- Plants by donation: Don’t have any plants or items to trade? You can purchase plants by donation. Suggested minimum donation for small plants (4”-6” pots): $5 and larger plants (bigger than 6” pots: $10).
Have you heard of jumping worms? Introduced to North America in the late 1800s, they have recently begun invading natural habitats in the Northeast and Midwest. As they are voracious eaters, jumping worms quickly consume the top layer of organic material, making it difficult for plants to remain rooted and allowing nutrients to be washed away by rain. Once in the garden, worms can spread to surrounding natural areas and pose a threat to the ecosystem. To help reduce the spread of contaminated soil, we are focusing on swapping indoor plants.
Source: https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/Registration:
While the event is free to attend, we encourage you to register in advance and receive updates about the event schedule and any additional details.
To register please join the Urban Gardening Club and RSVP via calendar invite when the invitation is sent out next week.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow plant enthusiasts, expand your plant collection, and gain valuable insights into plant care and maintenance. Mark your calendars for June 15, 2024, and join us for a day filled with greenery, friendship, and fun at the Houseplant Swap in Hamilton, Ontario!
Happy swapping and happy growing! 🌿✨What should I bring to swap?
Gardening supplies like trellises, books, grow lights, pots, hand tools. Plant clippings, indoor plants, anything gardening related. Bring a box to transport your trades.What if I don’t have anything to swap?
Still come as you can buy plants and supplies by donation.Can I bring plants from my garden?
To help reduce the spread of contaminated soil and jumping worms, we are focusing on swapping indoor plants.
