Community Plant Swap

Children under 8 year must be accompanied by an adult. 

Calling all plant lovers and the plant-curious! Join us for the second HCLS live plant swap. 

Have an abundance of healthy seedlings, cuttings, bare-root or potted plants?* Bring them to the Take-a-Plant area so they can find a new home.

Want to expand your plant collection without breaking the bank? Bring a box or other container(s) to gather and take home new plant friends.

We'll also provide information about propagating common houseplants, how to set your plants up for success, and more!

This event will be drop-in and first-come, first-served. Register below if you'd like to receive event updates and reminders.

*Donations can also dropped off the day before, May 9, from 10am-5pm.

Items we WILL accept: 

• Potted plants
• Bare root plants
• Plant cuttings or “babies”
• Mid-season – late-season seedlings/starts for vegetable gardens
• Gardening tools
• Pots, vases, and containers
• Small, sealed bags of potting soil, coco coir, vermiculite, etc. (ex. 8 qt bag of all-purpose potting mix)
• Plant food/fertilizer
• Bulbs
• Seeds to donate to our new Seed Library!

We will NOT accept: 

• Infected or pest-infested plants
• Invasive plants - View the full Maryland Invasive Plant List  (Read more about invasives at https://extension.umd.edu/resource/invasive-plants-avoid-buying-your-yard-and-garden-maryland/)
• Large or heavy items (ex. 25 lb bag of soil; plant in 20” pot; etc)
• Rusted or broken tools