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The IKEA Summer Storage Event — IKEA Family members save up to 40%

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IKEA is holding its Summer Storage Event now through September 7, 2026. During this time, IKEA Family members, can save up to 15% on storage essentials online, 20% on playroom and classroom storage solutions, and 40% on bathroom furniture. Shop now to save on everything you need to organize, reset and make more space for the season ahead. Sign up for IKEA Family to get these deals. It's free to … [Read more...] about The IKEA Summer Storage Event — IKEA Family members save up to 40%

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Free trees for Cary residents — registration open now

Cary residents, here's a chance to beautify your yard with a FREE tree. The Town of Cary is giving residents free trees. This is an effort to add to the environmental health of the community by increasing the tree canopy. Residents of Cary may receive one tree per household per giveaway date, while supplies last. Registration is open now. Pick-up for the trees will be Saturday, October … [Read more...] about Free trees for Cary residents — registration open now

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Fall Festival and Plant Sale at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham Sept. 12

Briggs Avenue Community Garden, which is owned and operated by NCSU-Cooperative Extension-Durham County, is holding its fall festival and plant sale on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Donations are appreciated. The garden is at 1314 S. Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC. You can expect: Whether you're an experienced grower or just getting started, this … [Read more...] about Fall Festival and Plant Sale at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham Sept. 12

Get organized! Huge sale at Container Store — up to 80% off tons of items

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Was your New Year's resolution to organize and de-clutter? Yes, we know it's June. But if your resolve to get organized has fallen to the wayside, now's the time to try again! Many, many items are 60-80% off at the Container Store. There's no time like the present to sort your photos, organize your kitchen, clean up your closet, or spruce up your laundry room. (Also, Container Store and Bed … [Read more...] about Get organized! Huge sale at Container Store — up to 80% off tons of items

Afternoon in the Garden and Moth Night at Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre July 24

Apex Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources is hosting two nature events on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. Both are free to attend, and neither requires registration. These events were announced on Facebook. Afternoon in the Garden 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, connect with local vendors, pick up native seeds, and … [Read more...] about Afternoon in the Garden and Moth Night at Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre July 24

Summer Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in July

Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, features 28 acres 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 … [Read more...] about Summer Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in July

Food freebies and deals for 4th of July Week

As you plan your 4th of July festivities in the Triangle, 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 2026. You might also be interested in: These deals are for Saturday, July 4, 2026, unless otherwise noted. Please check back soon, as more will be added! Bad … [Read more...] about Food freebies and deals for 4th of July Week

An Afternoon in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden June 27

Celebrate Pollinator Week at An Afternoon in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. This free event takes place Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m. This free event features: The Pollinator Garden at Apex Nature Park is a sanctuary for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. It provides water sources, food, and habitat through a … [Read more...] about An Afternoon in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden June 27

Raleigh Parks giving away FREE native plants

Raleigh Parks and Natural Resources is celebrating Pollinator Week n 2026 by giving away FREE native plants. The giveaway is happening now, at the three nature preserves and park listed below, and will continue while supplies last. They're giving away a variety of native plants that our pollinators love, for you to plant in your garden. We don't have an exact list of the plants that they have, … [Read more...] about Raleigh Parks giving away FREE native plants

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