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    plant exchange

    What started as a simple idea dreamed up by two plant-loving friends in 2023 has blossomed into a thriving, multi-seasonal community! 🌿The Sydenstricker Community Plant Exchange has grown every year, and we couldn't do it without the help of everyone who participates! ​ Want to trade cuttings, share seeds, or grow your collection? Come visit our physical setup at the schoolhouse! 🏫 We are open for two distinct exchange seasons: 🌸 Spring/Early Summer 🗓️ First weekend of May through the first weekend of July 🍂 Late Summer/Early Fall 🗓️ First weekend of September through mid-October

    WHO ARE WE?

    We are a small, all-volunteer team balancing busy lives and careers to keep this community project growing! We always welcome constructive ideas—and better yet, we’d love for you to join us to help make them happen. Please be kind; we're here to help, not to police the plants! 🌱 Want to pitch in with group admin, or get your hands dirty with gardening and landscaping at the schoolhouse? Contact us today!
    Consider a tax-deductible donation to Friends of Sydenstricker Schoolhouse to help us maintain the historic schoolhouse and grounds, so we can continue to offer activities like this ​for the entire community to enjoy. ​Thanks for your support!
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    🎒 What to Bring (Accepted Items)

    🚫 What to Leave at Home (Not Accepted)

    📋 General Guidelines

    🏫 Property Care & Personal responsibility

    🤝 we are all volunteers! be kind!

    • Label Everything: Identify your plants beforehand using an ID app or our Facebook page.
    • Prioritize Natives: Bring native, non-invasive species to support local habitats.
    • Eco Potting: Biodegradable containers are preferred, but plastic is perfectly fine.
    • Trade Responsibly: Check for household allergies and pet toxicity before claiming plants.
    • Vehicle Protection: Bring boxes, crates, or bags to keep your car clean on the ride home.
    • Healthy Plants: Perennials, annuals, and indoor houseplants.
    • Labeled Seeds: Sealed in plastic zip-lock bags or water-tight containers.
    • Pots & Planters: Clean, reusable decorative pots or sturdy nursery pots.
    • Tools & Supplies: Gently used gardening tools, gloves, soil, and extra supplies.
    • Diseased Plants: No pests, fungus, or signs of illness.Broken
    • Broken or Damaged Tools: All items must be in safe, working condition.
    • Removing dead plants and debris.
    • Using the rain barrel behind the shed to water dry plants.
    • Leaving the area cleaner than you found it.
    The Upper Pohick Community League (UPCL) owns the schoolhouse and grounds, and generously allows us to use the property for the Plant Exchange. Please help us be good stewards and maintain the space by:
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    By visiting the property and participating in the exchange, please note that you do so at your own risk. While we work hard to keep the space safe and welcoming, neither the UPCL nor the Plant Exchange organizers assume liability for any personal injury, illness, or personal property damage that may occur during your visit.
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