
The Plant Exchange is hosting our first garden pop-up sale of 2026 on Saturday, March 28 from 9am-12pm at 3811 Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland. Many of the available items can be seen here.
Come check out our:
POTS - tall ceramic accent pots, large and decorative pots, including matching sets and one-of-a-kinds, lots of terra cotta of all sizes, handmade pottery, pot saucers, orchid pots, as well as a great assortment of metal plant stands and shepherds crook hangers.
PLANTS AND SUPPLIES - a small selection of indoor and outdoor plants, as well as tools and supplies including gardening stools, full size pruners, rakes, pickers and saws, rolls of netting, plastic fencing, and weed block.
DÉCOR - lots of fun garden décor including metal sculpture yard art, wall art, bird baths/feeders, a collection of shells, and a 2 ft by 6.5 ft stained glass art piece.
FURNITURE – a pair of matching mosaic wrought iron tables, matching accent tables, 4 new tall folding director’s chairs with carry cases, 2 matching outdoor rocking chairs with cushions, new pop-up gazebos, BBQ grills, and more.
As always, arrive early for best selection - we expect things to go quickly!!! Everything will be priced to sell.
Plant Exchanges are a WONDERFUL way to build community and teams!!!
Attract or reward your customers, clients, and supporters by hosting an exchange at your site.
The Plant Exchange can offer step-by-step guidance to make your exchange a successful, fun and memorable event.
Email: connect@theplantexchange.com

While Odette retired from running the organization full-time, The Plant Exchange still advises and mentors those interested in hosting plant exchanges in their own communities.
The Plant Exchange also hosts occasional pop-up sales with a focus on inanimate objects (e.g. pots, garden decor and furniture, etc.) to continue our mission of keeping items out of the landfill while offering affordable deals to our supporters. WE STILL ACCEPT DONATIONS OF POTS.
The Plant Exchange team would like to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped and supported us at our sales, events, and programs, especially our amazing volunteers. We could not have thrived without you.
– ODETTE POLLAR, FOUNDER

We've gotten lots of questions during this process and want to answer a few of them.
Why did The Plant Exchange close?
Odette, our Founder and Director, is retiring after 15 years of service. Given the operational logistics of the organization in its large facility, the best option was to fully close the Golf Links Road location.
What happens to The Plant Exchange now that you have moved from the warehouse?
Let's Keep Planting! Do you know of a community group or nonprofit looking to expand their programs? Or maybe a social enterprise or company looking to add a nonprofit arm? We're looking for creative ways to keep The Plant Exchange concept going and welcome your ideas and referrals.
Why did it Odette retire? Is she ill?
No! She’s just ready to retire, relax, travel, and enjoy time with her community.
Where can I donate things?
FOR PLANTS
FOR GARDENING TOOLS/SUPPLIES/POTS, etc. AND HOMEWARES
FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS