Grand'Landes Plant Swap

Garden celebration in a small Vendée village

The Grand'Landes plant swap is an anticipated spring event for Nord-Vendée amateur gardeners, confirmed for Saturday 25 April 2026. In this inland village, enthusiasts meet yearly to swap or acquire cuttings, seeds, vegetable plants and various flora. In the spirit of plant swaps across France: mutual aid, circular economy, biodiversity and gardening pleasure.

Simple principle: gardeners bring surpluses and swap with fellow enthusiasts, sometimes free or for a symbolic fee. Beginners seeking advice meet seasoned gardeners sharing their finds and know-how.

What to find or swap

• Vegetable plants (tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines, peppers...)
• Herb plants (basil, thyme, rosemary, mint...)
• Indoor plant cuttings
• Perennials: hostas, hardy geraniums, heucheras, iris...
• Shrubs, roses, fruit trees
• Vegetable and flower seeds, heritage varieties
• Bulbs and tubers

Grand'Landes, quiet Nord-Vendée village

A tiny commune of around 550 residents, off main routes, in Vie et Boulogne inter-communal area, about 30 km north of La Roche-sur-Yon. Traditional church, preserved bocage, authentic rural setting.

A discreet but endearing village sustained by active community life.

Tips

Bring your own plants and cuttings in reusable pots or cardboard. Small labels and a bit of humidifying for sensitive plants. Volunteers will advise. Extend with a walk in the surrounding bocage.