Seed Art Share is taking the show on the road -- to community gardens! At each of these events, young actors will perform The Many Adventures of Peter Rabbit, a 30-minute play written by Dylan Bailey. After the performance, take part in a 30-minute activity unique to the particular garden. Tickets are $7 for all participants. Purchase tickets now to reserve your spot. The show will be the … [Read more...] about Seed Art Share: Watch a show at a community garden and take part in garden activities
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Fall Lavender Experience at Sunshine Lavender Farm
Sunshine Lavender Farm, 4104 Millstone Road, Hurdle Mills, is hosting Fall Lavender Experience on the Farm on Saturday, September 25th, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hurdle Mills is an unincorporated community in southern Person County and northern Orange County, North Carolina. Timed tickets are available for $6 (plus a $2 fee from Eventbrite) for these times: 10 a.m.11 a.m.12 p.m.1 … [Read more...] about Fall Lavender Experience at Sunshine Lavender Farm
Fall Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in September
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 Fall Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in September
Last day: Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show September 17-19
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The Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show runs September 17th to 19th, 2021, at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds Expo & Jim Graham Building, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh. 3 days only for great deals, new ideas and practical advice with trusted, local experts to make your dream home a reality. From kitchens and baths to landscaping and more, don’t miss this year’s show to check off all … [Read more...] about Last day: Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show September 17-19
Plant Swap at For Garden’s Sake Garden Center and Landscaping
For Garden's Sake Garden Center and Landscaping, 9197 NC Hwy 751, Durham, is a full-service landscaping company and family friendly garden center on a 20-acre site at the intersection of Chatham, Durham and Wake Counties. You can shop for plants and also learn how For Garden's Sake can help with your landscaping. For Garden's Sake hosts many events, often free. Check their Facebook page to … [Read more...] about Plant Swap at For Garden’s Sake Garden Center and Landscaping
Free Friday at Mordecai Historic Park Aug 27
Mordecai Historic Park, at 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, includes the Mordecai House, which is the oldest house in Raleigh in its original location. It was built in 1785. The park also includes: Cure barn ca. 1840Plantation Office ca. 1840Ellen Mordecai Garden ca. 1842Mordecai SpringAllen Kitchen ca. 1842Andrew Johnson Birthplace ca. 1800Badger Iredell Law Office ca. 1810St. Mark's Chapel ca. … [Read more...] about Free Friday at Mordecai Historic Park Aug 27
JC Raulston Arboretum: Gardening in the South (free event)
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 JC Raulston Arboretum: Gardening in the South (free event)
Firefly Farm’s sunflowers are ready for picking! (Also, meet a baby mini-donkey!)
Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road in Hillsborough, is once again offering up some inexpensive beauty. This small, family-owned farm offers U-pick flowers, and the big news is that sunflowers are ready to be picked, as well as Zinnias, Cosmos, and wildflowers. You might also be interested in our list of sunflower farms throughout the Triangle. The hours vary. They will … [Read more...] about Firefly Farm’s sunflowers are ready for picking! (Also, meet a baby mini-donkey!)
Duke Gardens is reopening to the public on June 1
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street in Durham, is considered one of the 10 top public gardens in the United States. It's open every day, 365 days a year, from 8 a.m. to dusk. It features a rose garden, sundial and butterfly garden, terraces, a fish pool, and much more. Admission is free, but there's a charge for parking. You might want to check out our write-up on 10 botanical … [Read more...] about Duke Gardens is reopening to the public on June 1
Annual Wake Forest HerbFest
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, enjoy entertainment, art and other vendors. HerbFest is the longest running herb festival in the United States, and is free to attend. The event is a fundraiser for the Graham Johnson Cultural Arts … [Read more...] about Annual Wake Forest HerbFest
