Sunshine Lavender Farm is hosting a Fall Open House on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is a $5 donation to benefit the Animal Protection Society of Caswell County. Advance tickets are required. Sunshine Lavender Farm is at 4104 Millstone Road, Hurdle Mills. Hurdlle Mills is an unincorporated community in southern Person County and northern Orange County, North … [Read more...] about Fall Open House at Sunshine Lavender Farm Oct 5
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Plant Fest in Hillsborough Oct 5
Orange County Master Gardeners are hosting Plant Fest on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bonnie B. Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US 70 West, Hillsborough, NC. This is across from the DMV office. This is a free event. PlantFest includes many activities for kids, as well as the plant sale and an art sale. The plant sale will offer many native plants, … [Read more...] about Plant Fest in Hillsborough Oct 5
FlutterFest at Prairie Ridge Ecostation Sept 28: pollinator celebration
Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week and the Worldwide Day of Play with a family-friendly celebration of our local pollinators. FlutterFest takes place Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. It's designed for families with children up to age 10. It includes walking between … [Read more...] about FlutterFest at Prairie Ridge Ecostation Sept 28: pollinator celebration
Fall Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden Sept 13-22
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 Sept 13-22
Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show September 13-15
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The Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show runs September 13-15, 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 The Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show’s fall edition returns to NC State Fairgrounds from September 13-15, … [Read more...] about Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show September 13-15
Fall Festival at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham
Briggs Avenue Community Garden, which is owned and operated by NCSU-Cooperative Extension-Durham County, is holding a fall festival on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. The garden is at 1314 S. Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC. At the festival: Cash and checks only. … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham
Sign up now for free flowers at Lowe’s
Lowe’s is welcoming fall and thanking customers with a giveaway perfect for gardeners and flower lovers. Just be sure to reserve your spot now, so you don’t miss out. On Sept. 13 and 14, 2024, Lowe’s is giving away a FREE fall flower from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day at participating locations. (The giveaway is not available in Alaska or Hawaii.) Flower selection may vary by location. The … [Read more...] about Sign up now for free flowers at Lowe’s
Free: Triangle Bonsai Society Expo at Sarah P. Duke Gardens July 6-7
If you've ever wanted to learn more about Bonsai, you'll get the chance at the free Triangle Bonsai Society Expo at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St, in Durham, on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, 2024. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission is free, but parking is $2 per hour. The expo takes place at Doris Duke Center. Enjoy an amazing array of these carefully pruned … [Read more...] about Free: Triangle Bonsai Society Expo at Sarah P. Duke Gardens July 6-7
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 2024. Scroll down for a big list of 4th of July events. You might also be interested in: These deals are for Thursday, July 4th, 2024, unless otherwise noted. Please check back … [Read more...] about Food freebies and deals for 4th of July Week
Pollinator Week: Get a free pollinator plant at a Raleigh nature park
Pollinator Week is June 17 to 23, 2024. This is a time to celebrate pollinators and to recognize their importance to our environment. Raleigh Parks and Natural Resources has planted over five acres of wildflowers along its greenway trails and in parks, not to mention the four-acre sunflower field at Dix Park. During Pollinator Week, visit one of the nature parks below and take home a free … [Read more...] about Pollinator Week: Get a free pollinator plant at a Raleigh nature park
