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
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Mordecai Annual Heirloom Plant Sale
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 26, and Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Admission is free and plants are $3 to $5. Heirloom varieties of … [Read more...] about Mordecai Annual Heirloom Plant Sale
Free Document Shredding at Office Depot / Office Max through April 27
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 Free Document Shredding at Office Depot / Office Max through April 27
Lowe’s gives away free plants for Mother’s Day
Now that spring is here, it’s time for gardens and flower beds everywhere to start blooming. And, this year, Lowe’s is making Mother’s Day weekend extra special with a giveaway perfect for gardeners and plant lovers. On May 11 and 12, 2024, Lowe’s is giving away a FREE one-pint annual plant from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Hours may vary by location. The offer is only available … [Read more...] about Lowe’s gives away free plants for Mother’s Day
Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 26 – May 5
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 26 – May 5
Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show April 12-14
The Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show runs April 12-14, 2024, at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. The event will be held in both the Exposition Center and the Jim Graham Building, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours of Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show Your projects begin here at the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show April 12th through 14th at the North Carolina … [Read more...] about Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show April 12-14
Wilson Master Gardener Plant Sale April 13
Wilson Botanical Gardens, 1806 Goldsboro Street SW, Wilson, North Carolina, is holding its Master Gardener Plant Sale on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It's free to attend. Botanical Garden members can enter at 8:30 a.m. The sale will feature flowers, vegetables adn various indoor and outdoor plants, all grown locally. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted, but … [Read more...] about Wilson Master Gardener Plant Sale April 13
Firefly Farm Opens for U-Pick Flowers May 11 — 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 can also purchase eggs and seasonal produce, meet the farm's animals, take a shady walk around a pond, enjoy a picnic, and more. U-pick flowers open for the season on May 11, 2024, just in time for Mother's Day. The variety of flowers will vary according … [Read more...] about Firefly Farm Opens for U-Pick Flowers May 11 — just in time for Mother’s Day
Open House at Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens April 7 — free samples
Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens, at 620 NC Hwy 54 W, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting an open house on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. Celebrate April with flowers. The Nursery and Tea Gardens will be putting on the kettle for tea blended with flowers and more! Drop in for this free event, bring a friend, or connect with someone new as they share tea made at Camellia … [Read more...] about Open House at Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens April 7 — free samples
Cary Arbor Day Celebration April 6
Celebrate Arbor Day with the Town of Cary on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., on the lawn of the Page-Walker Arts & History Center on Town Hall Campus, 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 … [Read more...] about Cary Arbor Day Celebration April 6