Bring One, Take One Plant & Garden Art Sale
Gardeners and plant lovers are invited to dig into a unique community event this summer at the Bring One, Take One Plant & Garden Art Sale, hosted by OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Mahoning County.
A highlight of the morning is the Bring One, Take One plant exchange, where participants can swap plants with fellow gardeners. Those who wish to participate may bring up to five healthy, weed-free, labeled plants such as perennials, shrubs, or houseplants. Plant drop-off and check-in runs 9:00–9:45 a.m. Participants will receive a ticket for each plant they bring and will use those tickets to select plants during the exchange, which begins at 10:00 a.m.
Visitors can swap for a variety of plants sourced directly from Master Gardener Volunteer gardens and other participants, including bulbs, native plants, shrubs, perennials for sun and shade, terrariums, and houseplants. In addition to plants, attendees can browse unique indoor and outdoor garden art handcrafted by Master Gardener Volunteers. The sale is open to the public, and cash or check payments will be accepted for garden art purchases.
For more information, contact the OSU Extension Mahoning County office at 330-533-5538.
See the flyer here.
Bring One, Take One Plant Exchange Details
Gardeners are invited to participate in the plant exchange by bringing up to five weed-free, labeled plants to swap.
Eligible plants include:
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Perennials that need dividing or have re-seeded
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Shrubs that have spread or produced suckers
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Houseplants you are ready to share
Plant guidelines:
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Plants must be clean and free of insects and weeds
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Invasive plants will not be accepted
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Label each plant with plant name, flower color, expected height, and growing conditions
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Place plants in a clean pot or double bag with some original soil on the roots
Exchange Process
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Plant drop-off and check-in: 9:00–9:45 a.m.
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Participants receive one ticket for each plant brought (limit 5)
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Exchange begins at 10:00 a.m. when a bell signals participants to select one plant using their ticket
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The process repeats until all plants have been exchanged
Additional Information
Master Gardener Volunteers will be available throughout the event to answer gardening and horticulture questions.
Accepted payment for purchases: Cash or check