The Heartland Beautification Committee hosts the event as a kickoff to spring.
“It provides people with an opportunity to share plant material and love of gardening with each other,” said Rob Spencer, chair of the Heartland Beautification Committee. “It also raises the profile of gardening and beautification in the community.”
Although the event starts at 10 a.m. every year, participants noted that people start coming earlier and earlier every year.
Spencer estimated the exchange had between 50 and 60 people come through on Saturday.
“I think people enjoy the chance to launch their gardens,” he said.
Community member Alex Ashton was loading up a bag with new plants for her own garden.
“This is my second year, but I’ll be back,” she said, adding she enjoys coming to see what new plants she can get to incorporate into her garden.