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 Winter Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in February
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Mordecai Historic Park: Free Friday Tours January 27
Mordecai Historic Park, at 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, includes the Mordecai House, which is the oldest house in Raleigh in its original location. It was built in 1785. It became a public park in 1972. The park also includes: The park encompasses 3.2 acres in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Tours cost $7 for adults, $3 for seniors, $4 for youth. Kids 6 and under are free. (But read on for a … [Read more...] about Mordecai Historic Park: Free Friday Tours January 27
JC Raulston Arboretum: Yeti Scavenger Hunt, Phenology Wheel, Tours, Lectures, More…
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: Yeti Scavenger Hunt, Phenology Wheel, Tours, Lectures, More…
Special deals on home organization and storage products
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If your New Year's Resolution is to get your home more organized, you might need some home organization and storage products to do it, and you might as well save some money on them! Right now, Amazon has some good deals on organization and storage products, from the kitchen to the garage to the bedroom and bath. Here are some that got our attention because of the amount they've been marked … [Read more...] about Special deals on home organization and storage products
Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 29
The JC Raulston Arboretum, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, is hosting Raulston Blooms on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Raulston Blooms is a garden festival for people of all ages. It features garden and nature activities, plant sales, outdoor fun, and more. Tickets are only $5, or $10 per family. Admission is free for garden members and for college students. Proceeds … [Read more...] about Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 29
Free flower bulbs for community organizations from Keep Durham Beautiful — apply by Jan 5
Keep Durham Beautiful is an organization that works with Durham communities and businesses to remove waste, and to plant trees and community gardens. Keep Durham Beautiful is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, and works in partnership with the City of Durham's General Services Department and Durham County to help residents take action through volunteer opportunities, tool lending, … [Read more...] about Free flower bulbs for community organizations from Keep Durham Beautiful — apply by Jan 5
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: Saturday, September 17th, 2022Saturday, October 15th, 2022Saturday, November 19th, 2022 These are free events, for all ages. Facebook event for September 17th Facebook event for October 15th Facebook event for … [Read more...] about Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary
Festival of Fabulous Mums at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, plus what’s in bloom every season
Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street in Durham, is considered one of the 10 top public gardens in the United States. It is part of Duke University, which supplies about 30% of its budget. It's open every day, 365 days a year, from 8 a.m. to dusk. Duke Gardens is an excellent place to experience top-notch landscape design, and maybe to get some ideas for your own space (in a smaller … [Read more...] about Festival of Fabulous Mums at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, plus what’s in bloom every season
Free costume party and family concert with Bulltown Strutters at For Garden’s Sake Garden Center and Landscaping
For Garden's Sake Garden Center and Landscaping, 9197 NC Hwy 751, Durham, is a full-service landscaping company and family friendly garden center on a 20-acre site at the intersection of Chatham, Durham and Wake Counties. You can shop for plants and also learn how For Garden's Sake can help with your landscaping. For Garden's Sake hosts many events, often free. Check their Facebook page to … [Read more...] about Free costume party and family concert with Bulltown Strutters at For Garden’s Sake Garden Center and Landscaping
Fall for Orchids — orchid show at JC Raulston Arboretum Sep 24-25
The Triangle Orchid Society is presenting Fall for Orchids, their 6th annual orchid show, on September 24th and 25th, 2022. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 North Carolina and Virginia. Purchase plants from … [Read more...] about Fall for Orchids — orchid show at JC Raulston Arboretum Sep 24-25
