Dear friends,
The Plant Exchange is hosting our last summer garden pop-up sale on Saturday, July 19 from 9am-12pm at 3811 Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland. A sample of items is featured above and more can be seen here. We are clearing inventory to make room for more pop-up sales in the fall, so look for special prices on many items!
Come check out our:
POTS - large and decorative pots, including matching sets and one-of-a-kinds, lots of terra cotta of all sizes, tall ceramic accent pots, cement urns and pedestals, handmade pottery, pot saucers, orchid pots, as well as a great assortment of plant stands and hangers.
PLANTS AND SUPPLIES- a small selection of mature indoor and outdoor plants, including a 5 ft tall lime tree and unique cactus, garden tools (including: extension pruning saw, rakes, hoe and fruit picker), rolls of netting and plastic garden fencing, hose holder and watering cans.
DÉCOR – lots of fun garden décor including a metal rooster, metal sculpture, bird feeders, mountable cement fountain, copper hanging bird bath, wind chimes, cement baskets, vases, and 4 sizes of metal buckets.
FURNITURE – wrought iron table with glass top, cement bench, two wood chairs, 4 tall folding director’s chairs with carry cases, three new gazebos with screens, and more.
Arrive early for best selection - we expect things to go quickly!!! Everything will be priced to sell. See available items in the photo link. Hope to see you there!
Plant Exchanges are a WONDERFUL way to build community and teams!!!
Attract or reward your customers, clients, and supporters by hosting an exchange at your site.
The Plant Exchange can offer step-by-step guidance to make your exchange a successful, fun and memorable event.
Email: connect@theplantexchange.com
While Odette retired from running the organization full-time, The Plant Exchange still advises and mentors those interested in hosting plant exchanges in their own communities.
The Plant Exchange also hosts occasional pop-up sales with a focus on inanimate objects (e.g. pots, garden decor and furniture, etc.) to continue our mission of keeping items out of the landfill while offering affordable deals to our supporters. WE STILL ACCEPT DONATIONS OF POTS.
The Plant Exchange team would like to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped and supported us at our sales, events, and programs, especially our amazing volunteers. We could not have thrived without you.
– ODETTE POLLAR, FOUNDER
We've gotten lots of questions during this process and want to answer a few of them.
Why did The Plant Exchange close?
Odette, our Founder and Director, is retiring after 15 years of service. Given the operational logistics of the organization in its large facility, the best option was to fully close the Golf Links Road location.
What happens to The Plant Exchange now that you have moved from the warehouse?
Let's Keep Planting! Do you know of a community group or nonprofit looking to expand their programs? Or maybe a social enterprise or company looking to add a nonprofit arm? We're looking for creative ways to keep The Plant Exchange concept going and welcome your ideas and referrals.
Why did it Odette retire? Is she ill?
No! She’s just ready to retire, relax, travel, and enjoy time with her community.
Where can I donate things?
FOR PLANTS
FOR GARDENING TOOLS/SUPPLIES/POTS, etc. AND HOMEWARES
FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS