Collected Treasures, 5533 Veterans Parkway, Garner, North Carolina, is hosting a Garden Part on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop from vendors selling garden decor, supplies and plants. Plant your own flower pot. Supplies limited. Call the store at 919-803-8108 if you'd like to do flower pot planting. Enjoy fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade, cake, cookies and more. Look for … [Read more...] about Garden Party at Collected Treasures in Garner on Apr. 25
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Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show April 10-12
Your projects begin here!The Southern Ideal Home Show returns April 10 to 12, 2026, at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Three days only to shop, compare and save on kitchens, baths, flooring and more! Hundreds of local experts under one roof and ready to consult with you on all of the home improvement and landscaping projects you have planned this spring. This year’s show highlights … [Read more...] about Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show April 10-12
Plants & Pops: Plant Swap at Locopops Apr. 12
Locopops Dessert Cafe, at 600 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a special event for home gardeners who want to spruce up their gardens. Plants & Pops is a plant swap taking place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m. Bring along cuttings, starters or full plants to share with fellow plant lovers! There's no cost to attend and swap, but make sure to try a pop, ice … [Read more...] about Plants & Pops: Plant Swap at Locopops Apr. 12
Free Document Shredding at Office Depot / Office Max — through May 23
Shredding your sensitive documents is an important step to protect yourself from identify theft and fraud. It's especially important to shred document that you have your social security number, credit card info or bank account information on them. Office Max and Office Depot are offering 5 pounds of paper shredding for free. Just pay tax. You'll need a coupon, which you can find by going to this … [Read more...] about Free Document Shredding at Office Depot / Office Max — through May 23
KitchenAid Deal of the Week: 40% off grain and rice cookers
KitchenAid is promoting a Deal of the Week for countertop appliances. Each week the deal will change. These deals are straight from KitchenAid's website. KitchenAid has been making kitchen appliances since 1919. It's best known for its iconic stand mixers, but also makes coffee makers, cooktops, blenders, food processers and more. This Week's Deal Grain and Rice CookersDeal ends April 13, … [Read more...] about KitchenAid Deal of the Week: 40% off grain and rice cookers
Open Farm Day at Firefly Farm on Apr. 4
Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road in Hillsborough, North Carolina, offers visitors a chance to pick their own flowers and create bouquets. When you visit you may also purchase seasonal produce, meet the farm's animals, take a shady walk around a pond, enjoy a picnic, and more. Jump to info about: U-Pick Tulips U-pick tulip sessions will be announced as the tulips come into bloom. The cost is … [Read more...] about Open Farm Day at Firefly Farm on Apr. 4
Spring Festival and Plant Sale at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham Apr. 18
Briggs Avenue Community Garden, which is owned and operated by NCSU-Cooperative Extension-Durham County, is holding its spring festival and plant sale on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Donations are appreciated. The garden is at 1314 S. Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC. You can expect: Whether you're an experienced grower or just getting started, this event … [Read more...] about Spring Festival and Plant Sale at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham Apr. 18
Logan’s Garden Center’s Spring Festival March 27 and 28 — giveaways, doorbuster sales, demos, more…
Logan's Garden Center at the NC Farmers Market, 1208 Farmers Market Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting its Spring Festival on March 27 and 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. This is a “neighborhood” spring celebration, suitable for dogs, families, plant lovers, and anybody looking for a fun atmosphere. Event Highlights: … [Read more...] about Logan’s Garden Center’s Spring Festival March 27 and 28 — giveaways, doorbuster sales, demos, more…
Cary Arbor Day Celebration March 28
Celebrate Arbor Day with the Town of Cary on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., on the lawn of the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, North Carolina. At this free event, enjoy: In addition, the Arbor Day celebration will be pick-up day for the free trees that Cary is offering through the My Tree, Our Tree giveaway. Learn more about and … [Read more...] about Cary Arbor Day Celebration March 28
Mordecai Annual Heirloom Plant Sale April 24-25
Celebrate Earth Day at Mordecai Historic Park and get your herb, vegetable, and flower gardens started for the season at the Mordecai Plant Sale. Mordecai Historic Park is at 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The plant sale is on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Admission is free. Heirloom varieties of plants will be on sale for … [Read more...] about Mordecai Annual Heirloom Plant Sale April 24-25










