LA Plant Swap '19 (a.k.a. "Plantchella") - Vlog 012

Homestead Brooklyn kicked off the FIRST LA Plant Swap '19 (fondly known as "Plantchella" by guests) with our co-partner Health-Ade Kombucha at the AWA Oasia. Over 100 guests arrived, plants in tow, to a sold-out event with a spread of drinks and food; a panel featuring Garden School Foundation and Health-Ade; and so much enthusiasm around trading plants. All ticket sales were donated to the Garden School Foundation.
If you want to find a plant swap in your neighborhood, have a swap happening in your community, or you want to learn how to do a swap in you city, then check out our new Plant Swap Community page here: homesteadbrooklyn.com/plantswap.
Special thanks to all my partners in this swap:
Health-Ade Kombucha: health-ade.com/
Garden School Foundation: gardenschoolfoundation.org/
Folia Collective: foliacollective.com/
Espoma Organic: www.espoma.com/
Bird: www.bird.co/
AWA Oasia: www.awaoasia.com
and to all the lovely folks who traveled far and near to get to the swap!
If you'd like to participate in the next Garden School Foundation volunteer day, you can do so here on Jun 1, 2019: / 812243905819341
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[@contessacrisologo]

The lady from the Philippines here! 😊🥰😘💚

[@Sannyasin]

kaw po yun maam? :)

[@abskristoffer]

May nauwi po kayo? :)

[@contessacrisologo]

Yes, opo ako po yun. Natakpan naman ako nung isang girl. 😪

[@contessacrisologo]

Wala ako naiuwi na plant. Meeting Summer is more than enough. I was so happy. 😊

[@contessacrisologo]

Michael Pontillas Yes, opo ako po yun. Natakpan naman ako nung isang girl. 😪

[@kristaharrington5982]

That plant swap looks like a dream ! It’s amazing to see a huge collective group of people come together to swap and talk plants 😄

[@bangbangyouredead7]

Yes! Omg, I wanna go

[@bryghian]

The plant/garden community is the greatest social community around.

[@SharinaTallada]

I agree with you Arbie!

[@summerrayneoakes]

Ditto

[@mommymarz]

🍃proof is in this video🍃i felt so much love just watching it💚

[@contessacrisologo]

I was really lucky that my US trip was very timely with the LAplant swap. Summer witnessed my tears of joy when we met. 😊😌

[@sillybeeful]

Sweet Summer introducing her famous self 💚🌱 what a glorious group of people

[@ExpeditionHomestead]

This was such a fun and exciting video! Congratulations on your first plant swap there!!!

[@chelsea7229]

I went to a plant swap recently and it was so different! For every plant you bought, you got a ticket at the door that you could use. 1 ticket=1 plant. I was really disappointed, actually. I brought some really hard to find plants, and ended up with very common ones. I won't be attending again unless it was set up like yours. Well done on the organization of that.

[@SharinaTallada]

Hi Summer! This was amazing, thank you so much for putting this together!

[@summerrayneoakes]

My pleasure. Thanks for coming and the cool contraband!

[@RuthiesSucculentObsession]

I see Lucas finally got tontake his shot with Summer❤. I love the plaques and propagation station he gifted Summer. I can't wait to see your video since you got some amazing items😊👍❤.

[@SharinaTallada]

@@RuthiesSucculentObsession hi Ruthie!!!!!!! hahaha

[@prideolea]

I saw you on here and started screaming. Like if I met Summer 😂😂😂

[@SharinaTallada]

@@prideolea LOL! So funny!! I was screaming myself LOL

[@Yessicuhhh]

I love that it's a swap and not a sale, makes it so much more accessible, fun, and social :)!

[@msbutterflyinfluence]

Yesss.. I feel the same. The swap thing that makes it so special 🥲🥲

[@Joy-yu6jw]

I teared up. Its so nice to see strangers bounding over something they share love towards

[@summerrayneoakes]

Nice that it brought joy to you!

[@leniramirez8975]

One of your subbie from the Philippines 🇵🇭...❤️❤️❤️

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

This was a fun video, I love that there were KZbinrs that I follow at this plant swap, and then they had videos about meeting you Summer, plant swaps have got to be the most awesome thing to be able to go to. Thanks for sharing and awesome that this was your first plant swap in LA.

[@knitwit2871]

You are blessing us with all these videos. I started my plant research about two months ago & two weeks ago I bought my first plant, hoya carnosa & I already am up to 17. Can you imagine how many I'll have in a year? Ugh. Love you summer you inspired me to start my plant collection & I absolutely love it. It's my escape. Thanks so much. 🌱💚

[@steker40]

I always end up with a big smile, watching your videos. Since i'm locked up due to the Covid-19, I watch a video every day and they make me so happy! Regards from the Netherlands

[@PatriciaJoy]

It's so fun to see multiple youtubers I follow in this video :)

[@Al-mq1pr]

What are their youtube names?

[@PatriciaJoy]

@@Al-mq1pr for most of them she had their tags on the screen

[@mercyyap5318]

I was smiling from start to finish watching this exciting video. And mentioning the Philippines is something, ( I live in the Philippines) how lucky the lady from here, she was able to attend the "plantchella" in LA. A lot of fun. 😊💖

[@SharinaTallada]

I agree with you Mercy!!!!

[@mercyyap5318]

@@SharinaTallada I really expected you to be there. This is a new one. Last time, i saw a video from your KZbin channel, a plant swap too. Saan yun?

[@summerrayneoakes]

She WAS there (and in the film)

[@SharinaTallada]

@@mercyyap5318 Hi Mercy!!! Yes, this was from the same one! haha sa LA po!

[@mercyyap5318]

@@SharinaTallada how wonderful. 😊

[@DaPlantBbz]

Such an awesome event! Thank you for putting it together I’m soo glad I got to experience it. Swapped some great plants & made some plant friends IRL 🤗💚🌿

[@myllspicks]

finally! your footage :)

[@summerrayneoakes]

a walk down memory lane! I hope this captures the enthusiasm of the day well enough!

[@desiTravelerOfficial]

Such a wonderful event loved all the positive vibes that the plant people are spreading :) May the tribe keep on growing .. .thanks

[@MarisaMei]

I had always wondered how plant swaps would run! This is sooo cool! I wish they had more in my area!

[@AceVanNoughten]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge all about plants. I'm really motivated to take care of indoor plants because of you. I'm starting my own plan sanctuary in my apartment. Thanks again. Sending you love from the Philippines ❤️

[@sallyhenry1716]

Summer that was so good ....you put together a really amazing event ! Good people and Good plants always equals a GOOD TIME in my book! Luv the tote, that was sweet! The wooden propagation stands made by Lucas from Sharina’s channel are adorable. He really is talented! Thanks for all you do !🤗 can't wait to get your book ...already preordered!

[@SharinaTallada]

Hi Sally!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much!!! I will make sure he doesn't see this, his head is big enough already! haha

[@sallyhenry1716]

LOL I couldn't help it !😄🤣😀

[@kyrad6543]

That looks amazing! I've been going to some local plant swaps in my area for years that were organized as part of gardenweb an online plant forum. The ones here have mostly been for outdoor plants, perennials, veggie starts, etc. Occasionally someone will bring a few house plants. They are really fun and a great way to spend time with other plant freaks. Your houseplant swap looks really fun too! I hope your video will inspire one or several of them here!

[@hey.noah.]

Such a lovely video. It really looks amazing.

[@sofroniacolocar646]

Hi Ms. Summer Im also from the Philippines we love you here😊 I admire you so much for continuing to inspire people who love to grow plants ❤️ So thank you❤️

[@tsubaith]

This makes me so happy to watch!

[@Dixiwonderlandyoutube]

Plant swap are the cutest thing ever! Love plant people :D

[@SharinaTallada]

I agree!!

[@shrutiparwar5345]

Just watching this makes me so happy!! 🤗 Such a beautiful idea.. plant swapping. 😁

[@garrettchow2297]

What an amazing video! Wish I could have attended! Thanks for showing us the process!

[@bryanorcine2210]

Subscriber from the Philippines here. I so love your videos and for your love for the environment. I’m really inspired by you. 🥰😘🌱

[@marietrince2730]

C est absolument génial ! ☺ cela me donne envie de faire une journée dans le village où j habite merci🌱🌿

[@lolafiiona7014]

This makes me so happy to watch in February 2021! Remeber how easy life was! Before covid19

[@samtagorda]

Yaaay! Someone from the Philippines!!!❤❤❤ feels like me being there coz one lucky Filipino just got her luck on meeting you in person! ❤❤❤ love it!

[@kathygilbreath6073]

Exciting and beautiful plants and very nice people!!

[@csgraves324]

That is SO COOL and looks like so much FUN!

[@myshanamakisi6063]

Excellent content. Truly enjoyed myself, on this Sunday morning. Thx.

[@summerrayneoakes]

My pleasure. Thanks for tuning in!

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

This was such a great video and cause! Love watching you 💖 There are so many plants out There and you have so much knowledge!! Thank you so much for sharing summer, you are the best and I hope to meet you one day🌻🐞

[@SMFortissimo]

Madison is a liberated lady.

[@mjsturges957]

Jenny omg hi i’m her thank you 🥰

[@exploren2752]

Love your videos! Hope to meet you one day. I was born on a country back in the Philippines and I miss gardening. Mom and I used to have various kinds or cacti and orchids. Now in trying to plant some herbs and indoor plants in my tiny apartment in Oakville Canada. More power to you! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@mommymarz]

wow, amazing!! the whole turn out looks like so much fun, and what a lot to learn. what a sweet gift for kippee too. wish i could have gone 💔💚 when you have the next, i will plan ahead to be there!

[@simone222]

Plantchella. Wow, how cute and lovely.

[@amandas4913]

Thanks for the plant swap inspiration. I hosted a plant swap at my work. It was a fun Friday activity. People were smiling so much it was a great time.❤️🌱

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Summer! That looked like so much fun! What nice gifts for you and Kippee. I'm already subscribed to Sharina's KZbin channel. I hope Lucas has a website that he sells his wooden items on. You ended up with some really nice plants, plant hangers and tote. What a great way to raise money for a wonderful foundation! Thank you for sharing and including Kippee!

[@SharinaTallada]

Yay!!! Thank you so much Sandy! We are working on something for the Propagation Stations! haha! Appreciate you!

[@adelloja4915]

Thank u for continue inspiring me to plant more😍❤ and thank u bec. You introduce us to a more variety of plants❤God bless I really enjoy all your videos😊

[@selenacy]

I love how happy some people were to meet you, I would be the same :) The tote bag is adorable! We have some plant swaps where I live, but not nearly as elaborate. Hopefully, it will be one day 🤞🏽

[@nickythapa9707]

Wow amazing, I have never seen such a beautiful event before...amazing..keep going..

[@AuthenticWe]

What a beautiful way to share and be happy.. This is my first time bumping into your KZbin... However you brought such inspiration.. I am going to start an iowa swap, and see if the conservation clubs will join in on keeping heirloom s alive. 🙏👏👏👏👏 keep earth green

[@teetir1981]

Love and huge ‘hi 5’ from Germany Summer!!! Ahhh how bad I wish that I could take a part in the plat swap of course...it’s lovely to be around people who has ‘green’ blood same like I do😆. I would definitely love to go through your blog post and try arranging some sort of interesting,awesome swap nearby my place...we don’t have much like swaps actually here I believe,though we have some good plant communities.Like..orchids, or Succulents etc...hmm I need to dig some more for this😎Keep growing dear you’re amazing!🤟🏻 Love, Puja

[@mipo7521]

So glad to have this kind of program...wish to have it also here in the philippines

[@inzamamulhaqhaq6680]

That was such a marvellous video

[@sage5915]

I am your big fAn Summer. From Philippines and residing here in Toronto. Watching your videos I learned a lot of names about plants and how to take care of them and so on. Thank you. 🐔

[@PamsPrettyPlants]

So awesome!! Thanks for sharing with us Summer Rayne!

[@lgarden7086]

Amazing as always!

[@jeanneorr7838]

Oh I just loved. that so much and wish I was there

[@barbll000]

Such a wonderful and positive experience for plant lovers. Nothing better than getting together with people who are like minded :)

[@reginamarrie1161]

You need a Midwest plant swap in Milwaukee WI well at least it's an idea. I'm sure MN, Indiana, IL all surrounding great Lakes would show! Ooo a great Lakes plantswap at WI state fair would be awesome! This plantchella looked fun! You were awesome on Rachel Ray btw 😊

[@cathyrined9984]

Yaaaaaay! You've reached 100,000 subbies

[@nibolopez8750]

Great video. I'm sure it was a lot of work involved, it was worth it. The plant one on me and keepees garden wood items are awesome as well as the bag from the Philippines. Thank you for sharing this video. GOD bless.

[@dk4789]

Love it!! There definitely needs to be a plant swap in San Diego!!

[@mcrenald]

I'm happy that I am not the only filipino in your channel. Cheers!

[@RuthiesSucculentObsession]

I wish I could find a plant swap near me. It looks like so much fun. I love the name "Plantchella." Ohhh I saw Sharina and Lucas there ❤ awesome. I love the items they gave you. I love the card and bag the lady from the Phillipines gave you. Thanks so much for sharing😊👍❤.

[@SharinaTallada]

Hi Ruthie! Wish you were there too!!!!

[@mariannaturelovers1236]

Wow Amazing all plants.. specially the woman who from Philippines, I'm be proud for her she's kind to give something for you.. 😊 she have a good heart💞 I'm happy to watch all your video.. From 🇩🇰&🇵🇭 😍😇💚🌸💐☘️

[@ellaobispo8953]

Im also fun of yours summer rayne you make me inspired carring and having plants thanks keep up your good and passionate job

[@SharinaTallada]

I agree with you! She inspired me to live a "planty" life too! xo

[@shabuhello]

Hope you come back to LA! It was so nice to meet you.

[@Thegardenersclog]

You should have a plant swap on the east coast!!! That looks like so much fun!

[@greatmarloes]

This looks like so much fun!!! Wish these thing could happen nowadays but sadly we've got to wait... 😅

[@kimberlymartin5245]

Absolutely LOVE this! I would love to do a plant swap here in Wv! Looks like you all had so much fun!!

[@kyliemarie7822]

So cool! I didn't know you were publishing a book soon, I will definitely be checking it out!

[@shrutialex1188]

When i was studying, i just swapped some plants with my dear classmate...so i can relate this...that is super super fun...

[@DontYouJuana]

Oooh i loved seeing everyone having fun! I wish i could go lol i really need to get over this whole social anxiety thing hahaha! 😅

[@summerrayneoakes]

Baby steps! Maybe watching the video and enjoying from afar is the first step!

[@jebtanquis7842]

This is so great! I hope there’s one soon in the UK

[@subharajan2318]

Love all ur videos🖐️

[@Account-pq1it]

The guy in the blue/white floral shirt made out like a bandit! I think he even had a Bantel’s Sensation in the box 😍

[@mariacharisseleonen4492]

Wow,awesome plant swap... Thanks for sharing...

[@sadecadogan167]

I absolutely loved this

[@h0rt0nChan]

Congrats for 100k! 👍👍👍

[@bushrashaikh5240]

I envy all those people who got a chance to meet u, love your down to earth nature, Its gona sound cheesy, but hey u love nature n it's down on the earth, so are u❤️❤️ To all the success u have in life ahead, cheers🥂🍻

[@k700i]

I can’t wait for your book!! I’ve been wanting to go to plant swaps, I’ll come on the next one in NYC 🙈

[@hannamiralles6983]

I loooove this video so much

[@isara108]

I mean if this I was in L.A. and had that money I would be there in a heartbeat 💓💓💓

[@summerrayneoakes]

It cost $10 to come and that money was donated to the Garden School Foundation, so hopefully the event is accessible to most people!

[@daisynickson6917]

Looks so much fun 💘 how plants makes people feel good and dont care about looks hate etc.. So nice bring all people together 🌼🌲🌸🍁🌵🌱🌿😍😘😮

[@summerrayneoakes]

What brings us all together is the commonalities we share, which is more than people realize. For this: it's our love of plants. :)

[@daisynickson6917]

@@summerrayneoakes it just beautiful the 🌎 so ugly it nice that people of race, poor, wide world of people come together forget everything to share sumthing and talk

[@leahtierney1820]

Omg I hope something like this happens in the future again, I’d love to attend

[@shiningstar1869]

I wish I was there! That was nice he thought of Kippee. So sweet. I will watch this again, I would like to know the name of that plant that eats fungus gnats?

[@summerrayneoakes]

Pinguicula, butterwort

[@shiningstar1869]

@@summerrayneoakes Thank you so much! I wrote it down

[@KateTheSleepyTeacher]

I just asked the same thing, lol. I should have read through the comments. I definitely need some butterwort

[@shiningstar1869]

@@KateTheSleepyTeacher This is a plant Summer can do a whole video on!

[@selenacy]

@@shiningstar1869 Yes please!

[@glendacox6540]

What a beautiful event! Wish I lived there!

[@valiumk.9489]

Oh that looks like so much fun!! I wish we could do something like this where I live...

[@summerrayneoakes]

Try starting one. I have resources at homesteadbrooklyn.com/plantswap

[@valiumk.9489]

@@summerrayneoakes I don't think there are enough of us, the few who actually have plants, are mostly doing outdoor gardening. I might try doing it in the future though!!!!

[@Padraigan13]

I smiled through this entire video. I would love to experience a plant swap like this. :)

[@hfizhaikal8186]

amazing event!

[@SprayArtNYC]

We need this in Brooklyn! in your home base, please!

[@cheryl5763]

Love Sharina. Such a great video.

[@SharinaTallada]

Thank you so much Cheryl!!! xoxoxoxoxo

[@nazimamohammed1689]

This was amazing, i felt as though i was there in d moment...

[@NaturesVibrantPalette]

I've been waiting for this video...

[@BATobedience]

I can't stop smiling :)

[@giselleluna1100]

Summer! Im going to buy your book to show that i love and support you so much! Im a huge fan of you! (:

[@CogniVerseHub]

omg i want that book, cant wait for the release!

[@cactuscorner9697]

OMG..I love this idea very much.

[@prideolea]

Awesome video 👌🏼

[@bell8758]

THIS IS SO AMAZING I CANT WAIT TO GO NEXT YEAR.

[@blurryfaceboi2642]

Jolene Foliage !!!!! is there wow

[@arumwiji]

Omg.. it's so fun! 👏

[@yenivalentin93]

Omg we need one in ny summer !!!