On June 14, 2025, Lowe’s is celebrating summer by giving away a FREE pair of garden snips ($5 value) to the first 250 MyLowe’s loyalty members at each location — starting at 10 a.m. No purchase necessary. You must show proof of MyLowe’s membership to participate in the giveaway. Show the associate a valid member ID on the Lowe’s app or site or ask the associate to look up your account with … [Read more...] about Lowe’s gives away free gardening snips — one day only
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Open House and Native Plant Sale at Simple Gifts Community Garden
Simple Gifts Community Garden, 3109 Tingen Road, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting an open house on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event is free to attend and includes garden tours, kids' activities and refreshments. As part to the event, South Wake Conservationists will be there with a big native plant sale. Most plants are in quart containers, with a few in pint … [Read more...] about Open House and Native Plant Sale at Simple Gifts Community Garden
First Flush Tea Fest at Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens May 25
Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens, at 620 NC Hwy 54 W, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting First Flush Tea Fest on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This i sa free event. Celebrate the 2025 First Flush Tea Harvest at Camellia Forest Nursery and Tea Gardens! Stroll in the gardens, relax in the shade, taste the homegrown & handmade First Flush teas, and enjoy talking … [Read more...] about First Flush Tea Fest at Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens May 25
An Evening in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden June 26
Celebrate Pollinator Week at An Evening in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. This free event takes place Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This free event features: … [Read more...] about An Evening in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden June 26
Final Weekend for Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, features 28 acres of of more than 30,000 kinds of plants, including native perennials, exotic plants, rare delights, and an array of unusual trees and shrubs that you won't see anywhere else in the world. Plant Delights Nursery is not your typical nursery. Many of the plants were collected by founder Tony Avent … [Read more...] about Final Weekend for Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Evening Stroll at JC Raulston Arboretum May 13, and more…
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, aims to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, as well as educate visitors and provide a living laboratory for research. The Arboretum is free to visit. Its hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Arboretum hosts many … [Read more...] about Evening Stroll at JC Raulston Arboretum May 13, and more…
Firefly Farm’s U-pick flower season starts May 10 — just in time for Mother’s Day
Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road in Hillsborough, 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. U-Pick Flowers U-pick flowers open for the season on May 10, 2025, just in time for Mother's Day. The variety of flowers will vary … [Read more...] about Firefly Farm’s U-pick flower season starts May 10 — just in time for Mother’s Day
Free Tree Giveaway at St. Paul’s Christian Church in Raleigh on May 6
Trees for the Triangle is hosting a FREE tree giveaway on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at St. Paul's Christian Church, 3331 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. These are not seedlings! These will be well-established trees, ranging from 3 gallon, 5 gallon and 7 gallon pots. You might need a truck or larger SUV for a 7 gallon pot. Register for a tree here. When you fill … [Read more...] about Free Tree Giveaway at St. Paul’s Christian Church in Raleigh on May 6
Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 25 – May 4
HerbFest is an annual tradition in Wake Forest. Vendors will be selling organic, non-GMO and heritage herbs, as well as vegetables and local perennials. Besides the herb-shopping, there are typically other vendors, plus art and music. HerbFest is the longest running herb festival in the United States, and is free to attend. HerbFest will take place at 525 S. White Street, Wake … [Read more...] about Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 25 – May 4
Last Day for Free Document Shredding at Office Depot / Office Max April 26
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. We maintain a list of free shredding events in the Triangle. The free shredding events tend to take place in April or May, and in November, but they … [Read more...] about Last Day for Free Document Shredding at Office Depot / Office Max April 26
