Admission Price: Free

Gather and grow with fellow plant lovers and the Master Gardeners for a community plant and seed swap at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The free event allows gardeners of all experience levels to share seeds and swap houseplants and is open from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

At 10:30 a.m., the Master Gardeners will present “Plant Myths Debunked” in the small theater space, followed by a question and answer session. Does adding gravel to the bottom of containers improve drainage? Are all organic pesticides safe? Will sand improve heavy clay soils? During “Plant Myths Debunked,” Master Gardeners will separate fact from fiction.

How does it work? Bring viable garden seeds or houseplants to share. Vegetable, herb, and flower seeds, either commercially purchased or saved from the garden, are welcome at the swap tables (please, no seeds saved from hybrid plants as they are unlikely to grow true-to-type). Houseplants should be pest and disease-free. The Master Gardeners will provide base stock for the swap tables at 10:00 a.m. with a selection of unique and favorite varieties.

How much to share? Attendees are encouraged to share what they can and take what they need.

How to package and label? Bring seeds already portioned for sharing. Small zip-top bags and coin-sized envelopes work well for swapping seeds. The Master Gardeners will have a supply of envelopes on hand. Clearly label with as much information as possible, including the common name and variety and the Latin name (genus and species). Houseplants should be labeled in a pot or recycled container (please, no unpotted root balls).

The event takes place at the Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock. For questions about swapping seeds or houseplants, contact the Master Gardeners at 570-836-3196 or wyomingmg@psu.edu.