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: Garden Storytime, nature walk, more…
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Pollinator Plant Festival + Fall 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 Pollinator Plant Festival + Fall Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Raleigh Garden Club Fall Plant Sale Sep 23-24
The Raleigh Garden Club will hold its Fall Plant Sale September 23 to 24, 2023, at NC State Fairgrounds. The sale will be in the Raleigh Market area. Enter at gate 9, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh. The sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. It's free to attend. You can expect to find: The prices will be hard to beat and the sale supports non-profit organizations in the … [Read more...] about Raleigh Garden Club Fall Plant Sale Sep 23-24
Launch Party: The Houseplant Hippie x Curate Downtown Collaboration
Launch Party: The Houseplant Hippie x Curate Downtown Collaboration takes place Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Curate Raleigh, 15 W Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop from 60+ local North Carolina makers and artists. Enjoy free mimosas. Most importantly, learn about the services of The Houseplant Hippie, who will be launching … [Read more...] about Launch Party: The Houseplant Hippie x Curate Downtown Collaboration
Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show Sep 15-17
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The Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show runs September 15-17, 2023, at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, at the NC State Fairgrounds. Hours of Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show Your Projects. Our Experts. The Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show is this weekend, September 15-17, 2023, at the NC State Fairgrounds. Three days only to find fresh ideas from more than 175 experts in … [Read more...] about Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show Sep 15-17
Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary
Cary's historic organic teaching farm, Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary, is hosting Harvest Fest on three dates this fall, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., on each: These are free events, for all ages. The whole family can enjoy kids' activities, shopping booths from sustainable sellers and chatting with local environmental experts. There will be a Carpenter Area Greenway Walk at … [Read more...] about Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary
Fall for Orchids — orchid show at JC Raulston Arboretum Sep 8-10
The Triangle Orchid Society is presenting Fall for Orchids, their 7th annual orchid show, on September 8-10, 2023 This FREE event is at JC Raulston Arboretum, Ruby McSwain Auditorium, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC. There will be exhibits from orchid societies across the Carolinas and Virginia. Purchase plants from vendors and learn more about growing and blooming orchids from … [Read more...] about Fall for Orchids — orchid show at JC Raulston Arboretum Sep 8-10
Bradford Pear Bounty in Wake Forest: Remove a Bradford Pear and Get a Free Native Tree
NC State Extension, NC Urban Forest Council, NC Forest Service and NC Wildlife Federation have joined together to form the NC Bradford Pear Bounty. The goal is to remove Bradford Pear trees. The program rewards people for removing Bradford Pears from their property by giving them a free native North Carolina tree. What's wrong with Bradford Pear trees? According to the NC Bradford Pear … [Read more...] about Bradford Pear Bounty in Wake Forest: Remove a Bradford Pear and Get a Free Native Tree
Garden Tour at Well Fed Community Garden in Raleigh
The Well Fed Community Garden, at 1321 Athens Drive, in Southwest Raleigh, is a 1.5 acre space that hosts a community garden, a market garden, a demonstration food forest and a pollinator habitat. Garden Tours The garden holds monthly tours, which are free to attend. They take place the 2nd Saturday of the month, through October 14, 2023, at 11 a.m. Learn how they grow tons of food in … [Read more...] about Garden Tour at Well Fed Community Garden in Raleigh
Food freebies and deals for 4th of July Week
As you plan your 4th of July festivities, keep in mind these restaurant freebies and deals. All specify "participating locations" so you might want to call ahead and verify before setting out. These deals are for 2023. Scroll down for a big list of 4th of July events. You might also be interested in: These deals are for Tuesday July 4th, 2023, unless otherwise noted. Please check … [Read more...] about Food freebies and deals for 4th of July Week
