The Toledo Plant Exchange will be held Saturday, October 1, rain or shine, inside a building at the Lucas County Fairgrounds in Maumee.
Area residents are invited to bring healthy plants, which should be weed-free and labeled with the plant’s name, between 8:30 and 10 a.m. Also accepted will be gardening tools and paraphernalia related to one of America’s favorite hobbies.
A crew of volunteers will organize donations into categories such as hostas, daylilies, sun, shade, edibles, ornamental grasses, house plants and more.
Also during that time, attendees can peruse the many tables hosted by organizations that promote native plants, rain gardens, learning opportunities and volunteering.
From 10 to 11:30 a.m., people will be allowed to select donated items in the shopping area. Everyone will receive at least a few items, and those who bring donations will be allowed to take more plants. Enter the fairgrounds, 1406 Key Street, at the main gate. Started in 2005, the Toledo Plant Exchange is a project of Lucas County Master Gardener Volunteers and private gardeners.
