The Plant Exchange is having another garden pop-up sale, in time for spring/early summer gardening and entertaining! Join us Saturday, May 17 from 9 AM to 12 noon at 3811 Lakeshore Ave. in Oakland. Most item can be seen here. Remember, more items are being added each week! Check out our:
POTS: wide selection of fiberglass and plastic giant (easy to move) pots suitable for planting trees, large decorative pots, including matching sets, lots of terra-cotta of all sizes, ceramic accent pots in vibrant colors and multiple sizes, big selection of handmade pottery and pot saucers.
CEMENT: wall fountain, baskets, garden bench, urns and pedestals.
PLANTS AND SUPPLIES: 2 large agave americana plants – real statement pieces for your yard, succulents, blooming cactus, 2 banana plants, pothos and a selection of houseplants, hand tools, fruit pickers, rakes, clippers, extension pruning saw, netting, weed cloth, hose holder
DÉCOR: yard art, string lights, mountable hanging bird bath, plant hangers, hummingbird feeders, 4 delicate wooden bird cages, metal wall decorations, wind chimes, gemstone world globe, ceramic vases, pedestals.
FURNITURE: 3 new gazebos with screens, blue accent end table, unique glass-topped wooden end table, full-sized glass-topped wrought iron table, white rocking deck chair, padded wicker deck chair, wooden directors’ chairs, set of matching yellow indoor/outdoor chairs, 2 large Weber BBQ pits and more.
Arrive early for best selection – we expect things to go quickly! Everything will be priced to sell.
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