The Plant Exchange is this coming Saturday, March 30!  There is dirt under my fingernails, and I didn’t start dinner until dark.

A podcast about The Plant Exchange is up on the KGO website:

http://www.kgoradio.com/common/page.php?pt=Good+News+In+Oakland+Podcast&id=4432&is_corp=0

 

And earlier today the Piedmont Patch wrote us up and included a link to a column one of their contributors wrote last year:

The notion of a neighborhood plant exchange is just so deliciously sustainable I get green goosebumps all over.

What a great way to spend some of your afternoon — finding intriguing specimens, learning about unfamiliar plants and meeting new neighbors.

And the good feeling lasts forever — Anne Weinberger, Piedmont Patch

 

That just makes me giddy!  The article, with the link to the column, is at http://piedmont.patch.com/articles/annual-lakeshore-plant-exchange-is-saturday?ncid=newsltuspatc00000001

 

See you Saturday.

Plant Labels: But wait! There’s More!

“Oooh, what is it?”

“Does anyone know what this is?”

“… but I couldn’t tell you what color it’s going to be.”

And so, we urge people to label their donations — stop them at the drop-off table and have then fill out the blank forms if they haven’t done it ahead of time, while their eyes flash to the tables of goodies that someone else might get to first!!

We’ve had blank forms available on this site for ages.  This time around, we are experimenting with something new.  Thanks to the efforts of a generous and enthusiastic volunteer (thank you, Andrew!) we have generic forms for some of our most commonly donated  kinds of plants.

One size does not fit all.  There are still some multiple choice options.  But we’re interested in making it as easy as possible for people to do the labeling thing.  We have put them up as a Word and Adobe PDF documents and encourage, nay, urge you to tailor them to suit your needs. Look under the “Forms” tab (or Click Here.)   Let us know if you find them useful.

Yes, you can still print out the blank forms, or use our forms when you get to the plant exchange.

If you have labels from previous exchanges knocking around your computer, we would be happy to post those too.

Spring Free Plant Exchange: Saturday, March 30 2013

Plant Information Form

Plant Information Form (PDF Version)

Plant-exchange-flyer-march 2013

Plant Exchange in the Chronicle

More press about the Plant Exchange

The next Exchange will be on Saturday, March 30, 2013, noon to 4 p.m.

Need help digging out plants? Let us know.

Want to donate plants before the event? No problem we accept donations two weeks before the event.

Interested in volunteering in the afternoon? We happily accept.

Click on link above to view and print out the flyer for our upcoming Plant Exchange.

What: Free Neighborhood Plant Exchange

When: Saturday, March 30, 2013

Time: 12 noon – 4 pm.

Where: 3811 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, easy parking

Cost: Free

Have plants you must prune or cull? How about trading your excess with others in your neighborhood? Take home new plants for your yard and have an instant new garden. All free.

All types of plants welcome–small cuttings up to full size: succulents, tropicals, ground cover, flowers, wild grasses, vines, bushes, bulbs, clippings, etc.

No time to re-pot your donations? No problem–bags and newspaper will do.

Remember: Great finds come in throughout the day!  You may want to visit a couple times.

Gardening accessories and accents also welcome: stepping stones, pots, trellises, trowels, driftwood, pond supplies and other landscaping accents and tools.  Even composters and lawn furniture are gladly accepted.  Gloves, watering cans, pruning sheers will all find a new home. We can even accept livestock: Okay, only goldfish or Koi!

We donate leftover plants: Plants that are left over are donated to good homes.  Do you have a school that may be interested?  Please let us know.

Gardening Questions? We have 2 horticulturists available to answer your toughest questions.

Early Donation: Landscapers and Gardeners… Let us know if you want to drop off your donations early!  They will be gladly accepted.

Bring: newspaper, bags, cardboard boxes to carry plants home in.

Tell us a bit about the donated plants. You may use the Plant Information Form (located by clicking on the link at the top of the page), then download the form. Please fill out and attach one form to each plant you are bringing. Their new owners will really appreciate it!

Questions, comments, ideas? Want to help? (510) 866-8482 or theplantexchange@yahoo.com

Plants currently available (very partial list):

• roses – all colors
• dusty miller – artemesia
• geraniums – different colors
• asparagus ferns
• sword ferns
• lavender
• plectranthus
• flowering annuals – wide selection
• ground cover
• orchids
• basil – various types
• pelargonium
• jade plants
• banana trees
• cactus – various sizes and varieties. Many are quite large.
• wild grasses
• day lilies
• calla lillies
• cannas
• giant ferns
• chrysanthemums
• succulents – many varieties
• spider plants.
• small trees

If you see your donation on this list, don’t be concerned about duplication. There are many varieties and colors of the same plants. Bring yours along.

If you have plants too large to remove by yourself, we may be able to help. Give us a call at (510) 866-8482.

We look forward to seeing you!

Fall Free Plant Exchange: 2012

Plant Information Form

Plant Information Form (PDF Version)

Plant-Exchange-Flyer-October-2012

Plant Exchange in the Chronicle

More press about the Plant Exchange

This plant exchange occurred in October, 2012

Need help digging out plants? Let us know.

Want to donate plants before the event? No problem we accept donations two weeks before the event.

Interested in volunteering in the afternoon? We happily accept.

Click on link above to view and print out the flyer for our upcoming Plant Exchange.

What: Free Neighborhood Plant Exchange

When: [past]

Time: 12 noon – 4 pm.

Where: 3811 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, easy parking

Cost: Free

Have plants you must prune or cull? How about trading your excess with others in your neighborhood? Take home new plants for your yard and have an instant new garden. All free.

All types of plants welcome–small cuttings up to full size: succulents, tropicals, ground cover, flowers, wild grasses, vines, bushes, bulbs, clippings, etc.

No time to re-pot your donations? No problem–bags and newspaper will do.

Remember: Great finds come in throughout the day!  You may want to visit a couple times.

Gardening accessories and accents also welcome: stepping stones, pots, trellises, trowels, driftwood, pond supplies and other landscaping accents and tools.  Even composters and lawn furniture are gladly accepted.  Gloves, watering cans, pruning sheers will all find a new home. We can even accept livestock: Okay, only goldfish or Koi!

We donate leftover plants: Plants that are left over are donated to good homes.  Do you have a school that may be interested?  Please let us know.

Gardening Questions? We have 2 horticulturists available to answer your toughest questions.

Early Donation: Landscapers and Gardeners… Let us know if you want to drop off your donations early!  They will be gladly accepted.

Bring: newspaper, bags, cardboard boxes to carry plants home in.

Tell us a bit about the donated plants. You may use the Plant Information Form (located by clicking on the link at the top of the page), then download the form. Please fill out and attach one form to each plant you are bringing. Their new owners will really appreciate it!

Questions, comments, ideas? Want to help? (510) 866-8482 or theplantexchange@yahoo.com

Plants currently available (very partial list):

• roses – all colors
• dusty miller – artemesia
• geraniums – different colors
• asparagus ferns
• sword ferns
• lavender
• plectranthus
• flowering annuals – wide selection
• ground cover
• orchids
• basil – various types
• pelargonium
• jade plants
• banana trees
• cactus – various sizes and varieties. Many are quite large.
• wild grasses
• day lilies
• calla lillies
• cannas
• giant ferns
• chrysanthemums
• succulents – many varieties
• spider plants.
• small trees

If you see your donation on this list, don’t be concerned about duplication. There are many varieties and colors of the same plants. Bring yours along.

If you have plants too large to remove by yourself, we may be able to help. Give us a call at (510) 866-8482.

We look forward to seeing you!

The Plant Exchange Needs You

Without dependable
 volunteers
 this
 is 
be
 the
 final 
exchange.

This past exchange has been 
the 
9th
 Plant
 Exchange
 and
 it 
has
 grown
 so
 large 
that 
I
 can’t
continue 
without 
your 
help.

I
 need
 5
 lieutenants
 who
 can
 be 
available 
for
 the 
March 
and 
October
 events. 

Systems
 are
in
 place 
for 
all 
jobs.

It
 is 
easy,
 fast
 and
 fun.
 It’s
 a 
great 
way 
to 
meet 
people 
and
 give
 back
 to
 the
 community!

Download the PDF flyer by clicking on the link below.

Help Plants

Plant Exchange Featured in the Chronicle

The plant exchange has gotten really big. Read this terrific story about the Plant Exchange in the Chronicle.

Here’s the link to SF Chronicle story, as posted by SF Gate.

Fall Free Plant Exchange: Saturday, October 15, 2011

Plant Information Form

Plant Information Form (PDF Version)

Plant Exchange Flyer Fall 2011

We had a great turn-out for the Plant Exchange in March. Four hundred people attended even though it ranined and more than 2,500 plants, large and small, found new homes. The next Exchange will be on Saturday, October 15, 2011, noon to 4 p.m.

Need help digging out plants? Let us know.

Want to donate plants before the event? No problem we accept donations two weeks before the event.

Interested in volunteering in the afternoon? We happily accept.

Click on link above to view and print out the flyer for our upcoming Plant Exchange.

What: Free Neighborhood Plant Exchange

When: Saturday, October 15, 2011

Time: 12 noon – 4 pm.

Where: 3811 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, easy parking

Cost: Free

Have plants you must prune or cull? How about trading your excess with others in your neighborhood? Take home new plants for your yard and have an instant new garden. All free.

All types of plants welcome–small cuttings up to full size: succulents, tropicals, ground cover, flowers, wild grasses, vines, bushes, bulbs, clippings, etc.

No time to re-pot your donations? No problem–bags and newspaper will do.

Remember: Great finds come in throughout the day!  You may want to visit a couple times.

Gardening accessories and accents also welcome: stepping stones, pots, trellises, trowels, driftwood, pond supplies and other landscaping accents and tools.  Even composters and lawn furniture are gladly accepted.  Gloves, watering cans, pruning sheers will all find a new home. We can even accept livestock: Okay, only goldfish or Koi!

We donate leftover plants: Plants that are left over are donated to good homes.  Do you have a school that may be interested?  Please let us know.

Gardening Questions? We have 2 horticulturists available to answer your toughest questions.

Early Donation: Landscapers and Gardeners… Let us know if you want to drop off your donations early!  They will be gladly accepted.

Bring: newspaper, bags, cardboard boxes to carry plants home in.

Tell us a bit about the donated plants. You may use the Plant Information Form (located by clicking on the link at the top of the page), then download the form. Please fill out and attach one form to each plant you are bringing. Their new owners will really appreciate it!

Questions, comments, ideas? Want to help? (510) 866-8482 or plantexchange510@gmail.com

Plants currently available (very partial list):

• roses – all colors
• dusty miller – artemesia
• geraniums – different colors
• asparagus ferns
• sword ferns
• lavender
• plectranthus
• flowering annuals – wide selection
• ground cover
• orchids
• basil – various types
• pelargonium
• jade plants
• cactus – various sizes and varieties. Many are quite large.
• wild grasses
• day lilies
• chrysanthemums
• succulents – many varieties
• spider plants.
• small trees

If you see your donation on this list, don’t be concerned about duplication. There are many varieties and colors of the same plants. Bring yours along.

If you have plants too large to remove by yourself, we may be able to help. Give us a call at (510) 866-8482.

We look forward to seeing you!