Revamp your indoor garden with Newmarket community plant swap

The Sept. 14 event supports the Newmarket Public Library's seed library

Newmarkettoday.ca
Sept. 13, 2022
Elizabeth Keith

Take a plant, leave a plant. A community plant swap at the Newmarket Public Library this week will give local green thumbs the chance to update their indoor garden and also learn some new tips and tricks.

On Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 4 to 8 p.m., the library is inviting "enthusiastic plant lovers" to bring up to five house plants or cuttings to trade with others.

"Diversify your plant collection by getting something new, and chat with like-minded people who love having greenery around the home. Not only will you be able to swap houseplants and/or cuttings with others, you’ll enjoy having conversations about growing techniques and get tips on how to care for the new plants you acquire," the library website says.

The plant swap is open to anyone aged 18 and over and has an entry fee of $5 that will go toward the library's seed library.

The seed library, located on the lower level of the Newmarket Public Library is a partnership with the York Region Food Network to encourage people to grow their own produce at home.

Gardeners don't need a library membership to borrow seed packets. You simply visit the seed library and sign out up to three packets at a time.

The program runs on donations. If you collect some seeds when harvesting, you can bag them and label them to donate, you can donate unopened retail seed packets, or even partially used retail seed packets. Donations can be dropped off at the adult services information desk.

The proceeds of the plant swap will also go toward buying seeds for the seed library and supporting that program.

The community plant swap takes place in the multi-purpose room at the Newmarket Public Library at 438 Park Avenue. You can register for the event online and your $5 entry fee can be paid at the door.