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
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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 Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Registration opens on April 15 for Lowe’s sapling giveaway
Lowe's is launching SpringFest, a month-long home and garden experience, in April, 2021. The celebration will include in-store demos, online skills sessions, and four FREE Garden-to-Go kits. Customers can reserve a kit one week before the giveaway takes place. The kits will be distributed through curbside pick-up. The signup for the first garden kit was a bit of a disaster, with Lowes' … [Read more...] about Registration opens on April 15 for Lowe’s sapling giveaway
Last day for tulip picking at Dewberry Farm: April 12
A farm in the Triad, near Winston Salem and Greensboro, has planted 100,000 tulip bulbs, as well as other spring flowers, in anticipation of visitors from all over North Carolina. Dewberry Farm is at 2585 Dewberry Farm Lane, Kernersville. It's around an hour and a half drive from Raleigh, and less for those in Durham, Orange County and Chatham County. It's well worth the … [Read more...] about Last day for tulip picking at Dewberry Farm: April 12
Last day: Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show
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The Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show runs April 9th to 11th, 2021, at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. 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 the projects on your do-to list! Save 50% on tickets by using the … [Read more...] about Last day: Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show
Spring Lavender Planting Clinic and farm visit at Sunshine Lavender Farm
Sunshine Lavender Farm, 4104 Millstone Road, Hurdle Mills, is offering a Spring Lavender Planting Clinic. Hurdle Mills is an unincorporated community in southern Person County and northern Orange County, North Carolina. At the clinic, home gardeners will learn how to properly plant lavender. Learn best practices on planting, fertilizing, pruning, and problem-solving. Gardeners are invited to … [Read more...] about Spring Lavender Planting Clinic and farm visit at Sunshine Lavender Farm
Thinking of starting a garden? Here are some tips, and a list of Triangle garden centers
Many people are using this time at home to start their first garden. It can seem overwhelming if you haven't gardened before. Here is some advice for first-time gardeners, as well as information about places in the Triangle to get gardening supplies via curbside pickup or delivery. The gardening stores are also open now for in-person shopping. Where to get gardening supplies in the … [Read more...] about Thinking of starting a garden? Here are some tips, and a list of Triangle garden centers
Free virtual classes on home gardening from Duke Gardens
Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street in Durham, is considered one of the 10 top public gardens in the United States and is free to visit. 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 and fish pool, and much more. In addition to the free admission every day (please note that there's a small charge for parking) the … [Read more...] about Free virtual classes on home gardening from Duke Gardens
This spring, cut your own flowers (and meet a mini donkey!) at Firefly Farm in Hillsborough
Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road in Hillsborough, is once again offering up some inexpensive beauty to take home this spring. This small, family-owned farm expects to open its flower patches around mid April and remain open until the end of July. There will be many different varieties of flowers, with sunflowers featured later in the summer season. You can pick a basket of flowers … [Read more...] about This spring, cut your own flowers (and meet a mini donkey!) at Firefly Farm in Hillsborough
Last days to apply: Free flower bulbs for community organizations from Keep Durham Beautiful — apply by Jan 14
Keep Durham Beautiful is an organization that works with Durham communities and businesses to remove waste, and to plant trees and community gardens. Keep Durham Beautiful is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, and works in partnership with the City of Durham's General Services Department and Durham County to help residents take action through volunteer opportunities, tool lending, … [Read more...] about Last days to apply: Free flower bulbs for community organizations from Keep Durham Beautiful — apply by Jan 14
