One thing I feel should be said is, be nice! Not everyone in the plant community is as advanced as others. Remember if you brought cuttings of "rare" or hard to find plants... you are going to have interest, even from people with plants like pothos. Remember to be kind even if you wish not to trade. Maybe try bringing smaller cuttings or something you can barter with those people with in addition. It makes our community stronger. These people will then have something amazing added to their collection. No matter what, don't be rude about it, you are not better because you can afford expensive plants. Just be nice about how you say things. ❤🙂
This is absolutely so true and I can't believe I forgot to mention this! Thank you for saying this - not everyone can afford expensive plants so it's definitely important to remember to be nice about how we approach these situations!
I once came to a plant swap one hour after it started and there were only spider plants left. Definitely worth it to come early. I prefer online swaps, they are more convenient.
I’m so glad you posted this! I’m going to my first plant swap on my birthday on the 15th and I was really worried about not having rare or huge plants to bring. I’m super new to all of this so this video really helped me
Great info! Plant swap anxiety is strong with me! I had a full on hyperventilating anxiety attack before I went to my second swap but I still went and had a great time even though I awkwardly told people I was nervous. 😅 Also, I love saving all the plant tags people make for the plants I’ve swapped for 😁
I've been a follower ever since "Welcome to my plant Funeral" and there isn't a video I haven't watched or liked since then. Can I just say, you have got to be one of the most down the earth, friendly and genuine plant youtubers out there. I say, by far. You laugh, smile, dance, you go crazy during unboxings and it's just the best. I think people love your content but if they are anything like me, we come to see Becca because you just seem to be so so nice! You are the best. Keep up the great work! Leo (yes, same name as your dog, lol)
Leo, thank you so very much! It is words like this that make me want to keep going. Thank you for seeing that in me and being such a loyal supporter & friend!
this was super helpful thanks so much for sharing these tips! I've definitely skipped out on going to a swap I had planned on going to, mainly because I felt anxious about not knowing what to expect, and feeling like I wouldn't have good enough plants/ cuttings. any who thanks again!
Thank you so much Becca. Really good info. Video is defiantly a keeper!! It’s winter here in NC, it would be great to get something going for spring plant swap! ❤️❤️❤️
Sherry! I am new houseplant lover in NC as well. Let me know if you find out about any plant swaps. i chickened out of one in Durham a year ago because i didn't know what to expect, and at the time i only had pothos >.
This is very helpful, I've done some online swaps from facebook groups but looking forward to my first full blown plant swap after all this CV-19 stuff calms down.
Hi Becca, great information on plant swaps. I haven't had the opportunity to attend one yet. But I did go to Instagram and follow the indoor jungle tag, that is such a great thing that you created, thanks for that. I think that I might be asking my local nursery if they know of any plant swaps around my area. It really does sound like it could be a lot of fun and maybe a bit scary at first, but to connect with other plant lovers would be awesome. Thanks so much for this video Becca it has been most helpful and informative. I hope you are having a wonderful day and I will see you soon, love you, bye for now!
My only concern with packing/taping the plants to prevent soil spillage is that people wont be able to really inspect the plant. I like to bring bare-rooted plants in moist paper towel/clear zip lock bags so that swappers can see the roots/plant is healthy and pest free.
Maybe try working with local places to have some raffles, I thought those brought a good break during the hustle of trading and made it more fun! :) good luck on yours!
@@happylittlebush9541 Thanks for your suggestion. My friend owns a small business here that sells locally-produced foods, plants, and no-waste products!
The plant swaps here is different from yours. We place our cuttings/plants on a table. We get in line. First round, we just take a look to see what kind of plants there are. Second round, we choose ONE plant. Third round and so one, we pick up TWO plants until all the plants are gone. It all depends on the rules from the host.
I really wish we had more barter-type plant swaps here in Toronto. I went to the two biggest swaps here this year and they were both a free-for-all (set your plant down and just grab a new plant - one for one regardless of size or health of the plant). It was a rough experience!
That is so strange to me that your plant swaps are set up like that! Seems like a situation where you could bring really cool stuff and leave with nothing particularly exciting 😣
I think that's what I'm in for this month. It's called "Take a cutting leave a cutting". I'm just bringing a dragon fruit plant that I'm not very much in love with just to see how it goes. More about the experience for my first time :-). Hope your next swap is better.
@@ramicabranham6680 I was thinking I'd bring a few "nothing specials" and have the goodies in the car just waiting.... for the moment I find out there are more than just pothos.
There are two community plant swaps per year at the Kentucky Arboretum (Botanic garden of Kentucky.) No info as yet on the Spring 2020 event, but probably early May. arboretum.ca.uky.edu/ Also, Summer Rayne Oakes has a program for sharing Plant Swap info: homesteadbrooklyn.com/plantswap
Great information these actually some helpful tips as to I just went to my first plant swap recently and this video would have better prepared me for sure. Becca & were you at the last Plant Swap @ The Arizona Plant Stand by chance?
Thank you very much! I missed that one, sadly :( It was on the same day I had planned to film a collab with a few other youtubers! Next one for sure :)
@@BeccaDeLaPlants I didn't think so cause I don't remember seeing you there but your name tags on your plants seemed like they looked familiar is why I asked, it sure would have been nice to link up with you 3 there.
I have questions! (I also see this is 4 years old...) I am going to one next week. I don't understand the *logistics* as in, do people just go over and grab one of my cuttings without bargaining? I have asked the organizer and was blown off, like it wasn't important. I don't want to bring my "prized" cuttings and I go and there's SURPRISE! a metric shit ton of pothos.
So definitely expect a lot of pothos, spider plants, and tradescantia (everyone starts somewhere!). TYPICALLY there is bargaining - here is an example exchange: Person 1: hey, I’m interested in your *insert plant cutting* - my table is over there *points*, take a look and let me know if there is anything you’d like to trade for. Person 2: that sounds great! *walks over* I will trade *insert plant* for my *insert plant*? Person 1: that sounds great! *trades*
I’ve been wanting to go to one but I’m just not a social butterfly 😳 I get anxiety/panic attacks when around too many people. I tried to volunteer (many years ago) to rancho Santa Ana botanical garden (Claremont California) & the ladies that interviewed me were so rude, I just never tried again.
That's no fun, I would also suggest trying to make online friends. You can do trades online too! I have made better plant friends online than I have in my area and I am from a big plant community area... haha. Hope you can start having better experiences that can help with your anxiety!
Check out the Episode of On the Ledge Podcast about plant swaps and maybe join Jane's FB group. She is UK based and very knowledgeable about plants. I bet there are some around.
One thing I feel should be said is, be nice! Not everyone in the plant community is as advanced as others. Remember if you brought cuttings of "rare" or hard to find plants... you are going to have interest, even from people with plants like pothos. Remember to be kind even if you wish not to trade. Maybe try bringing smaller cuttings or something you can barter with those people with in addition. It makes our community stronger. These people will then have something amazing added to their collection.
No matter what, don't be rude about it, you are not better because you can afford expensive plants. Just be nice about how you say things. ❤🙂
This is absolutely so true and I can't believe I forgot to mention this! Thank you for saying this - not everyone can afford expensive plants so it's definitely important to remember to be nice about how we approach these situations!
Perfect. You could not have said that any better. Thank you so much
I can’t wait to be awkward at my first plant swap!
😂😂😂
Same, mine will be Saturday 😬
I once came to a plant swap one hour after it started and there were only spider plants left. Definitely worth it to come early.
I prefer online swaps, they are more convenient.
Agh yes, always a plethora of spider plants! lol. Online swaps are definite convenient :)
I’m so glad you posted this! I’m going to my first plant swap on my birthday on the 15th and I was really worried about not having rare or huge plants to bring. I’m super new to all of this so this video really helped me
Oh my gosh! Well, happy birthday and I hope you have a fun time :)
Becca De La Plants thank you!! I’m sure I will! I have absolutely no plant friends so just being around other plant people will be awesome haha
Great info! Plant swap anxiety is strong with me! I had a full on hyperventilating anxiety attack before I went to my second swap but I still went and had a great time even though I awkwardly told people I was nervous. 😅 Also, I love saving all the plant tags people make for the plants I’ve swapped for 😁
Me too! It sounds stressful. I have never been and all the ones in NYC seem intimidating. I might try to do something here locally in NJ.
Ahhh :(( I'm sorry that happened - I'm so glad you decided to still go in! It's definitely worth it!
I've never had the opportunity so far to go to a plant swap but it sounds super fun! 😄
I hope you do someday! :)
Thank you for this! It still sounds like anxiety fueled nightmare to me.
Definitely scary!! Absolutely worth it❤️
I'm hosting a plant swap in Denmark in January and this was so helpful! Thank you :)
Woo! Good luck! :)
I've been a follower ever since "Welcome to my plant Funeral" and there isn't a video I haven't watched or liked since then. Can I just say, you have got to be one of the most down the earth, friendly and genuine plant youtubers out there. I say, by far. You laugh, smile, dance, you go crazy during unboxings and it's just the best. I think people love your content but if they are anything like me, we come to see Becca because you just seem to be so so nice! You are the best. Keep up the great work! Leo (yes, same name as your dog, lol)
Leo, thank you so very much! It is words like this that make me want to keep going. Thank you for seeing that in me and being such a loyal supporter & friend!
This video was awesome! Thanks for the tips! Got my first plant swap in about a week! Should be fun.
Thanks Becca this is so helpful! And honestly I couldn’t stop looking at your sweater lol I love it!
Haha! Thank you! I thrifted it last year and have been obsessed with it since. It’s very warm 🙌🏼
Well explained thx Becca!
I personally like idea to sign name on plant label!
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this was super helpful thanks so much for sharing these tips! I've definitely skipped out on going to a swap I had planned on going to, mainly because I felt anxious about not knowing what to expect, and feeling like I wouldn't have good enough plants/ cuttings. any who thanks again!
I hope this is an encouragement & helpful for you so you can go next time!! They’re lots of fun :)
Thank you so much Becca. Really good info. Video is defiantly a keeper!! It’s winter here in NC, it would be great to get something going for spring plant swap! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much!! Spring plant swap sounds very fun!
Sherry! I am new houseplant lover in NC as well. Let me know if you find out about any plant swaps. i chickened out of one in Durham a year ago because i didn't know what to expect, and at the time i only had pothos >.
This is very helpful, I've done some online swaps from facebook groups but looking forward to my first full blown plant swap after all this CV-19 stuff calms down.
I just love your videos! Thank you for noticing that many of us are introverts and/or shy 🥰
1 year anniversary? No way! Your like a pro! Congratulations + great info! Im in Illinois would like to find a plant swap! Ty Becca
Thank you!! :) I hope you're able to find a swap!
Hi Becca, great information on plant swaps. I haven't had the opportunity to attend one yet. But I did go to Instagram and follow the indoor jungle tag, that is such a great thing that you created, thanks for that. I think that I might be asking my local nursery if they know of any plant swaps around my area. It really does sound like it could be a lot of fun and maybe a bit scary at first, but to connect with other plant lovers would be awesome. Thanks so much for this video Becca it has been most helpful and informative. I hope you are having a wonderful day and I will see you soon, love you, bye for now!
Hi Holly! So glad you enjoyed, I think local shops would definitely know of something or at least be willing to plan one! That would be so fun :) xx
Thanks for this! Explaining the things you could say is super helpful too
I’m glad to hear it!
My only concern with packing/taping the plants to prevent soil spillage is that people wont be able to really inspect the plant. I like to bring bare-rooted plants in moist paper towel/clear zip lock bags so that swappers can see the roots/plant is healthy and pest free.
That’s a good point! I guess I just hope people will trust me that the plant is okay 🤣
@@BeccaDeLaPlants Of course who wouldn't trust you! This advice was for us regular folks, plant goddesses are exempt! lol
Very helpful! Looking forward to going to a plant swap soon.
Glad to hear it! ❤️
Great info 🙌🏻
10k is so close, you can do it😊
Thank you! Fingers crossed :)
going to my first plant swap today!! thanks!!! subscribed :)
in chicago area :)
Good luck and have so much fun!
Great video! I'm going to one in Jan near where I live. Totally gonna share this to the event to help ppl prepare! ❤️❤️❤️
Woohoo! Thanks so much ☺️
Loved your explanation! Thank you!
A friend and I are hosting our first plant swap in January!
Maybe try working with local places to have some raffles, I thought those brought a good break during the hustle of trading and made it more fun! :) good luck on yours!
@@happylittlebush9541 Thanks for your suggestion. My friend owns a small business here that sells locally-produced foods, plants, and no-waste products!
@@sdh42 that sounds awesome! Hope it goes well!
I love it!! I agree with Mister Gallifrey - raffles are great to break up the swap! :) also everyone loves a raffle hehe
You're so close to 10k! You can do it! 😁
Fingers crossed!!
The plant swaps here is different from yours. We place our cuttings/plants on a table. We get in line. First round, we just take a look to see what kind of plants there are. Second round, we choose ONE plant. Third round and so one, we pick up TWO plants until all the plants are gone. It all depends on the rules from the host.
Oh my! I’m not sure how I like that!
Great tips Becca ! 🤗❤️
Thanks Julie! :)
I really wish we had more barter-type plant swaps here in Toronto. I went to the two biggest swaps here this year and they were both a free-for-all (set your plant down and just grab a new plant - one for one regardless of size or health of the plant). It was a rough experience!
That is so strange to me that your plant swaps are set up like that! Seems like a situation where you could bring really cool stuff and leave with nothing particularly exciting 😣
I think that's what I'm in for this month. It's called "Take a cutting leave a cutting". I'm just bringing a dragon fruit plant that I'm not very much in love with just to see how it goes. More about the experience for my first time :-). Hope your next swap is better.
@@ramicabranham6680 I was thinking I'd bring a few "nothing specials" and have the goodies in the car just waiting.... for the moment I find out there are more than just pothos.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you 😊 for this. I have been wanting to go to a plant swap but have been too intimidated to go.
I hope this helps!!
Great content once again.
Thank you!!
There are two community plant swaps per year at the Kentucky Arboretum (Botanic garden of Kentucky.) No info as yet on the Spring 2020 event, but probably early May.
arboretum.ca.uky.edu/
Also, Summer Rayne Oakes has a program for sharing Plant Swap info:
homesteadbrooklyn.com/plantswap
I completely forgot to mention summer’s plant swap directory! Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing this!
absolutely!!
Great information these actually some helpful tips as to I just went to my first plant swap recently and this video would have better prepared me for sure. Becca & were you at the last Plant Swap @ The Arizona Plant Stand by chance?
Thank you very much! I missed that one, sadly :( It was on the same day I had planned to film a collab with a few other youtubers! Next one for sure :)
@@BeccaDeLaPlants I didn't think so cause I don't remember seeing you there but your name tags on your plants seemed like they looked familiar is why I asked, it sure would have been nice to link up with you 3 there.
I have questions! (I also see this is 4 years old...) I am going to one next week. I don't understand the *logistics* as in, do people just go over and grab one of my cuttings without bargaining? I have asked the organizer and was blown off, like it wasn't important. I don't want to bring my "prized" cuttings and I go and there's SURPRISE! a metric shit ton of pothos.
So definitely expect a lot of pothos, spider plants, and tradescantia (everyone starts somewhere!). TYPICALLY there is bargaining - here is an example exchange:
Person 1: hey, I’m interested in your *insert plant cutting* - my table is over there *points*, take a look and let me know if there is anything you’d like to trade for.
Person 2: that sounds great! *walks over* I will trade *insert plant* for my *insert plant*?
Person 1: that sounds great! *trades*
Invite me to the next plant swap you go to! New to plant community and in Phoenix.
You're videos are the best 😂 ❤️
Thank you! 😇
thanks for ideas!
Absolutely! :)
Great info!
Thanks! :)
Where do go to find plant swaps that are happening in your city
This was the first thing I talked about in the video.
Becca!! I wanna do a plant swap!! How hard is it to plan one?
I've never planned one before! But it seems simple! Just get the word out and hope people come 😂
@@BeccaDeLaPlants LOL! I've never been to one before. That would be so fun tho!
I’ve been wanting to go to one but I’m just not a social butterfly 😳 I get anxiety/panic attacks when around too many people. I tried to volunteer (many years ago) to rancho Santa Ana botanical garden (Claremont California) & the ladies that interviewed me were so rude, I just never tried again.
Aww :( I’m sorry to hear they were so rude. Not all plant people are like that. In fact, most are absolute angels!
That's no fun, I would also suggest trying to make online friends. You can do trades online too! I have made better plant friends online than I have in my area and I am from a big plant community area... haha. Hope you can start having better experiences that can help with your anxiety!
Hi! We are hosting a plant swap! Would you be ok with me sharing your video on our events page?
Definitely!!!
a standing video!! ooh she fancy
LOL! I jumped on the tall tripod train!
Is it okay to bring things unrooted?
Yes for sure! I’d just make sure to disclose that
hello im from parker az and i want to attend my first plant swap how do i find one?
Follow @wildbynaturedesigns on Instagram, she organizes a lot! Pre-covid, of course. I’m not sure when they’ll be back.
In lieu of a trade for a plant that you feel you have nothing of equal value, can you outright offer to buy it from that person?
If the plant is still there at the end of the swap I think it would be acceptable. But before that I think it’s kind of weird to offer money.
I would like to swap some plants by mail. Would you like to? Or would anyone else?
I want to go to a plant swap so bad but I live in the bloody countryside 😫 anyone in Suffolk England hmu 😂
Haha! Omg, use your indoor jungle tag, there might be someone!
Check out the Episode of On the Ledge Podcast about plant swaps and maybe join Jane's FB group. She is UK based and very knowledgeable about plants. I bet there are some around.