Submitted by Jennifer Friend, WVU Extension—Harrison County

 

The Harrison County Extension Master Gardeners invite the public to join them at 10 a.m., May 4 for the second annual Harrison County Plant Exchange. The Plant Exchange will be held in the Gazebo at Harrison County Parks & Recreation (43 Recreation Drive, Clarksburg).

 

Be sure to arrive early to get checked in prior to the swap. If you have a plant that you’ve been needing to separate, just don’t enjoy anymore, or want to share, this event is for you. Outdoor and indoor plants are welcome, as well as vegetables you may have started from seed. If you want to share seeds, bring them along as well.

 

The rules for the plant exchange are simple. You must bring at least one plant or transplant to exchange for another plant. Absolutely no money to be exchanged. Do not start exchanging plants until 10 a.m., and please do not bring any invasive plants. If you have questions about what is considered an invasive, check out: https://extension.wvu.edu/lawn-gardening-pests/gardening/garden-management/invasive-species-in-your-landscape.

 

During and after the plant exchange, Master Gardeners will be available for you to “Ask a Master Gardener.” This will be a great opportunity to learn from Master Gardeners and to ask your burning questions about caring for your new transplants or any other gardening concerns. If you have further questions about the plant exchange, please call Jennifer Friend at the Harrison County Extension Office, 304-624-8650 or email jefriend@mail.wvu.edu.