Bring plants to swap and go home with new varieties to plant! May through July on the first Thursday each month at Dancing Bear Farm.

RSVP not required

Thursdays
May 7th
June 4th
July 2nd

What to bring?
- Perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, house plants, trees, cuttings, fresh-cut flowers, bulbs, seeds, etc.
- Optional: $1 for a raffle ticket for a giveaway plant.
- A box or bucket to carry your plants home.
- You may want to bring a chair or stool to sit in, though we will have some available.

You can bring as many or as few plants as you like! Some gardeners are just starting out and may not have anything to swap. That is ok! Seasoned gardeners have more than enough to share and would rather give them away than throw them in the compost. There are many plants that do poorly unless they are divided regularly (irises, daisies, phlox, etc.) This is a great way to trade them for plants you may not have. Each pick is a plant, not a full container.

All ages are welcome!

The swap is held outdoors rain or shine but will be cancelled if we have severe weather. Dress for the weather and bring bug spray/sunscreen as needed.

There is some risk to sharing plants as it could spread disease or pests. We believe that the benefits outweigh the risks, though encourage you to check your plants for signs of disease or pests before bringing them to the swap. Please do not bring any plants listed on the NH Prohibited Plants list.

This plant swap is inspired by Elaine’s plant swap in Belchertown MA. Elaine’s Plant swaps started in 2003 and ran for 22 seasons! We were inspired by the concept and the way the swaps brought gardeners of all ages together, and are excited to continue our own plant swap here at Dancing Bear Farm in New Hampshire.