For many gardeners, free plants are like pollen to bees: irresistible.<\/p>\n
The Toledo Plant Exchange will be the morning of October 1, rain or shine, inside a building at the Lucas County Fairgrounds in Maumee.<\/p>\n
The timing is ideal: Autumn, when daylight decreases and plant-growth slows, is a great time to divide and move perennials, and to install trees and bushes.<\/p>\n
People 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. on the first day of October. Also accepted will be gardening tools and paraphernalia related to one of America’s favorite hobbies. A crew of volunteers will immediately organize donations into categories such as hostas, daylilies, sun, shade, edibles, ornamental grasses, house plants, and more.<\/p>\n
Also during that time, attendees can peruse the many tables hosted by organizations that promote native plants, rain gardens, learning opportunities, and volunteering.<\/p>\n
At 10 through 11:30, 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.<\/p>\n
Entrance to the fairgrounds at 1406 Key Street will be the Main Gate.<\/p>\n
Begun in 2005, the Toledo Plant Exchange is a project of Lucas County Master Gardener Volunteers and private gardeners.<\/p>\n
Additional information is on Facebook and at 419-578-6783.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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