Swap Meet at new venue. Please join us at the Ipswich Showgrounds, the new home of Ipswich Plant Swap. See our map for where to enter and park.
REMEMBER!!! No swapping of potted plants or home made potting mixes due to Fire Ant Laws.
Join us for the next Plant Swap
🌟 Want a bit more information? 🤔
1️⃣ What to Bring 👜
🌿 Cuttings
🌻 Uprooted plants (no soil attached)
🌾 Seeds
🍓 Homegrown produce
🌿 Fertilizer
🌸 Garden items (pots, tools, trellises)
♻️ Upcycled junk (old boots, logs, furniture)
🌱 If you don’t have anything to offer, bring an interest to learn – there are always free leftovers to take home! ✨
2️⃣ How to Display Your Items 🌿
🪑 Present your goods on the tables provided in the covered area.
🚛 Use trolleys to transport your swap items. Bring fold-out chairs for a more comfortable seating option
3️⃣ How to Swap 👣
👀 Wander around and browse others' offerings.
🤝 If you like something, offer a fair exchange – think of the value in a nursery.
💪 Don’t settle for a swap you’re not happy with! Some swappers have differing views on fairness.
4️⃣ Make the Exchange 🎉
🤝 If both parties agree, swap your items!
🍅 Food plants tend to be more desirable than ornamentals.
🌸 Rare or interesting plants will get you more attention!
📚 Do your research so you can share how to propagate your plant.
5️⃣ What NOT to Bring ❌
🚫 Diseased plants
🍌 Bananas
🐜 Anything from fire ant zones!
⚠️ Restricted or invasive species.
Behavior:
🙏 Respect each other and keep the space clean 🌍.
🚮 If the area’s left messy, future swaps could be canceled
Get ready to learn, share, and grow your garden collection! 🌿
