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Get organized! 50-60% off at Container Store

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Was your New Year's resolution to organize and de-clutter? Yes, we know it's May. But if your resolve to get organized has fallen to the wayside, now's the time to try again! Many, many items are 50-60% 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! 50-60% off at Container Store

City of Raleigh Museum Plant Swap on May 23

City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Plant Swap on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your favorite house and garden plants or homegrown vegetables to trade with fellow plant enthusiasts. Please bring only healthy, pest-free plants to ensure everyone’s enjoyment. This event is free and open to the public! … [Read more...] about City of Raleigh Museum Plant Swap on May 23

Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in May

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 Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in May

Evening Garden Stroll at Raulston Arboretum May 12, and more…

JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, 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 … [Read more...] about Evening Garden Stroll at Raulston Arboretum May 12, and more…

Lowe’s gives away free spring flowers for Mother’s Day May 9

On May 9, 2026, Lowe’s is giving the first 150 customers at every location FREE Spring Flowers — starting at 10 a.m. Flowers may vary by location. No purchase necessary. Look for the giveaway station at each location. If you can’t find it, ask an employee for assistance in locating it. The giveaway is only available for MyLowe’s Rewards members. Join MyLowe’s Rewards here. You must show … [Read more...] about Lowe’s gives away free spring flowers for Mother’s Day May 9

Firefly Farm opens for flower picking Mother’s Day Weekend: May 9

Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road in Hillsborough, North Carolina, offers visitors a chance to pick their own flowers and create bouquets. When you visit you may also purchase seasonal produce, meet the farm's animals, take a shady walk around a pond, enjoy a picnic, and more. Opening day for flower picking is May 9, 2026. Jump to info about: U-Pick Tulips U-pick tulip sessions will be … [Read more...] about Firefly Farm opens for flower picking Mother’s Day Weekend: May 9

Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 24 – May 3

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 530 S. White Street, Wake Forest, on … [Read more...] about Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 24 – May 3

Spring Native Plant Sale at North Carolina Botanical Garden on May 2

North Carolina Botanical Garden, at 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is holding its Spring Native Plant Sale on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There's no admission charge. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., pre-registration is required. Register for a timed entry slot here. (9 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.) Only one person in your vehicle needs to register. Space … [Read more...] about Spring Native Plant Sale at North Carolina Botanical Garden on May 2

Plant Sale: Rare & Heirloom Chrysanthemums rooted for planting now — May 1 and 2

The Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society is hosting a plant sale of rare and heirloom chrysanthemums on May 1 and 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, at NC State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. They will be selling cuttings of its highly coveted rare plants to members of the public, while supplies last. There's no admission charge. There will be a … [Read more...] about Plant Sale: Rare & Heirloom Chrysanthemums rooted for planting now — May 1 and 2

KitchenAid Deal of the Week: Save 25% on Countertop Blenders

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KitchenAid is promoting a Deal of the Week for countertop appliances. Each week the deal will change. These deals are straight from KitchenAid's website. KitchenAid has been making kitchen appliances since 1919. It's best known for its iconic stand mixers, but also makes coffee makers, cooktops, blenders, food processers and more. This Week's Deal Save 25% on Countertop BlendersDeal ends May … [Read more...] about KitchenAid Deal of the Week: Save 25% on Countertop Blenders

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