Exclusively for residents of Madison and surrounding communities: Whether you're an experienced gardener with plants, seeds or advice to share, or a beginner who's looking for guidance, help with plant identification, or some free plants — check out this new group that just formed on Facebook!

Formed by Madison resident and former Environmental Commission member Mary Ellen Kapalo as a place to share or trade plants, seeds, bulbs or cuttings, the group encourages members to share what you are doing in your garden and to ask gardening questions.

If you have plants you are dividing or no longer want, you may trade or give them away to other members. If you are looking for a particular plant, you may ask if anyone has any they are willing to give or trade. Both outdoor and indoor plants are acceptable.

Gardeners can also use this group to give away or trade garden equipment such as extra pots, tools, etc.