{"id":1857,"date":"2025-01-13T11:25:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T17:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/?p=1857"},"modified":"2025-01-13T11:25:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T17:25:02","slug":"get-free-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Ways to Get Free Plants\u00a0for Your Garden and Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Some people desire free plants for the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They\u2019re eager to decorate their front\/back yards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They want to spruce up the inside of their homes with lush houseplants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They\u2019re new to gardening and want to take up a different hobby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And other reasons!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the uptick in gardening since it gave many U.S. homeowners more free time to spend on their lawns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>The combined sales of gardening equipment and building materials increased by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/8780\/garden-equipment-and-plants-in-the-united-states\/#topicOverview\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14 percent<\/a> in 2020. (That\u2019s compared to the previous year\u2019s amount of over $425 billion.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you\u2019ve spent lots of money on gardening tools and other items and have little money left for plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, you\u2019re in luck because I provide sources that offer flora for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6785b3a69da57\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6785b3a69da57\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-plants\/#Free_Plants_Near_Me\" title=\"Free Plants Near Me\">Free Plants Near Me<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-plants\/#1_Free_plants_and_seeds_for_humanity\" title=\"1. Free plants and seeds for humanity\">1. Free plants and seeds for humanity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-plants\/#2_Community_garden\" title=\"2. Community garden\">2. Community garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-plants\/#3_Save_seeds\" title=\"3. Save seeds\">3. Save seeds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-plants\/#4_Craigslist\" title=\"4. Craigslist\">4. Craigslist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-plants\/#5_Reddit\" title=\"5. Reddit\">5. Reddit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-plants\/#6_Seed_exchange\" title=\"6. Seed exchange\">6. Seed exchange<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-plants\/#7_Free_Plantscouk\" title=\"7. Free Plants.co.uk\">7. Free Plants.co.uk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-plants\/#8_NeighborFamily_MembersFriends\" title=\"8. Neighbor\/Family Members\/Friends\">8. Neighbor\/Family Members\/Friends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-plants\/#9_Your_frontbackyard\" title=\"9. Your front\/backyard\">9. Your front\/backyard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-plants\/#Flourish_Your_Home_with_Free_Flora\" title=\"Flourish Your Home with Free Flora\">Flourish Your Home with Free Flora<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Plants_Near_Me\"><\/span>Free Plants Near Me<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few ways to score plants for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Free_plants_and_seeds_for_humanity\"><\/span>1. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/128514614589253\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free plants and seeds for humanity<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This Facebook group lets members share cuttings, plants, <a href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/where-to-get-free-seeds\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1664\">seeds<\/a>, and other supplies. (It forbids any items put up for sale.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Options for getting anything you need include SASE and local pickup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Community_garden\"><\/span>2. Community garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some community gardens need volunteers to help with their harvests and give away plant cuttings as a thank-you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider offering assistance at your local community garden, and you might receive free cuttings in exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Save_seeds\"><\/span>3. Save seeds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have any fruits or veggies on hand?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, scoop out and save the seeds you find instead of throwing them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s great about this method is that it can be used repeatedly when you grow new fruits\/vegetables. (It also helps you save money on grocery items like canned\/frozen produce.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Craigslist\"><\/span>4. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.craigslist.org\/about\/sites\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Craigslist<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find no-cost plants on Craigslist by visiting the \u201cFor Sale\u201d section in your nearest city and clicking \u201cfree.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could also post an ad of your own asking for spare plants or seeds or ask to trade with someone in the \u201cbarter\u201d section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also get <a href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-trees\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1800\">free trees<\/a> this way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Reddit\"><\/span>5. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reddit<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though Reddit is known for being a platform for discussing various topics, it\u2019s also where you can ask for any seeds or plants anyone wants to give away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Search for your local area by entering your city\/state and look for threads (or create your own) related to plant freebies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Seed_exchange\"><\/span>6. Seed exchange<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people who want to know where to get free plants never think to check their public library, someone\u2019s private residence, or community center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s because these places are usually hubs for seed exchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See if there\u2019s a seed exchange at your library or community center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If not, create your own and post ads online to invite interested parties to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Free_Plantscouk\"><\/span>7. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/freeplants.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Plants.co.uk<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a U.K. resident, check out this site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You receive plants for free every Monday. (You\u2019re only charged for postage and packing.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you don\u2019t have to pay for the plants you buy on every 20th order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the plants on the website are out of stock, so it\u2019s good to check back often to see when they\u2019re replenished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_NeighborFamily_MembersFriends\"><\/span>8. Neighbor\/Family Members\/Friends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your neighbor(s) might have some plants they want or need to give away, so if you know them well, go ahead and ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could also inquire any friends or family members about any plants they might have in their possession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet them at their home or a public place to pick up your plant, or they can ship it to you if you live far away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Your_frontbackyard\"><\/span>9. Your front\/backyard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t feel like going online or taking a long trip to find plants?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go for a \u201chunt\u201d in your front or backyard instead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might find daisies, clovers, and violets waiting to be picked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re also likely to find dandelions \u2014 which are weeds, not plants \u2014 but, if you want to take them inside, you\u2019re free to do so. (Dandelion stems are edible, and you could use them to make salads and other dishes.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flourish_Your_Home_with_Free_Flora\"><\/span>Flourish Your Home with Free Flora<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, there are a few ways to get plants for free. You just need to do a little digging (pun intended!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So whether you&#8217;re new to gardening or a seasoned professional, you can find a way to score some free plants!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/get-free-plants-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to get free plants\" class=\"wp-image-1908\" title=\"Try these options to get plants for free!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/get-free-plants-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/get-free-plants-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/get-free-plants-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/get-free-plants.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some people desire free plants for the following reasons: In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the uptick in gardening since it gave many U.S. homeowners more free time to spend on their lawns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1907,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1857","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-save-money","8":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1857","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1857"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1857\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1909,"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1857\/revisions\/1909"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1907"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1857"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1857"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1857"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}