East Bay Houseplant Swap @ Kinfolx
Join Jas and Olive on December 10th for a houseplant swap event at Kinfolx! Whether you’re a beginner, seasoned plant collector, or somewhere in between, come connect with fellow plant lovers and add a new addition to your collection. Jasmine Neal—a self-taught plant science enthusiast—will also facilitate a short discussion on plant propagation, tissue culture, and how plant molecular biology research can serve as a gateway to scientific equity.
🌱 What to expect
6:00 pm-6:30 pm: Mingling
6:30 pm-7:00 pm: Collective conversation about plant propagation, tissue culture, and community labs × scientific equity
7:00 pm-7:45 pm: Plant swap, raffles, and mingling
Wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, and you’ll have the chance to win houseplant accessories in our raffle.
♻️ Plant swap guidelines
Please bring cuttings or plants in 2” or 4” nursery pots.
Make sure each plant is labeled. Scientific names are preferred, but common names work too.
If you’d like to buy a plant for the event, consider supporting BIPOC-owned East Bay plant shops such as Blk Girls Green House, Pamana Plantas, The Plant Queen, and Planterday. Alternatively, you can stop by the Hella Plants Holiday Market in Oakland on November 23-24 from 11:00 am-5:00 pm.
After the event, quarantine your new plant for 1-2 weeks. Check for signs of pests or stress and treat as necessary before adding it to your plant collection.
Spots are limited, so please update your RSVP if you’re unable to attend, allowing us to notify folks on the waitlist. These houseplant swap events occur a few times a year at various locations throughout the East Bay. Subscribe to Jas and Olive if you’d like to stay in the loop for future swaps!