Plant Swap - Phalsbourg

A plant swap in the heart of the Pays de Phalsbourg

Every spring, amateur gardeners meet in Phalsbourg for a friendly plant swap. The event allows for the exchange and sale of vegetable plants, flowers, herbs, cuttings, seeds, and seedlings among enthusiasts. It's the ideal opportunity to diversify your vegetable garden or ornamental garden while discovering local and old varieties.

Phalsbourg, a fortified city at the foot of the Vosges

Phalsbourg is a small historic town located at the foot of the Col de Saverne, the gateway to the Northern Vosges. Fortified by Vauban, the city has retained its ramparts and picturesque character. The Pays de Phalsbourg, between the Lorraine plain and the Vosges massif, benefits from favorable conditions for gardening, with varied soils and a favorable microclimate. The horticultural tradition is vibrant there, as evidenced by the many private gardens in the commune.

Swapping, an ecological and solidarity-based approach

The plant swap is part of an approach of exchange and sharing that goes beyond simple commercial transactions. Gardeners share their surplus seedlings, successful cuttings, and cultivation tips. It is also a way to preserve plant biodiversity by circulating old or local varieties that are not found commercially.