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
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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
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
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
Free much in Raleigh for Residents and Businesses May 6-11
The Raleigh Yard Waste Center is recognizing International Compost Awareness Week by giving away from organic mulch. From May 6 to 11, 2024, both residents and businesses can stop by Raleigh Yard Waste Center, 900 N New Hope Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, and receive free leaf mulch and organic mulch. The Center is open on Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Saturdays from 7 a.m. … [Read more...] about Free much in Raleigh for Residents and Businesses May 6-11
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
Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 27
The JC Raulston Arboretum, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, is hosting Raulston Blooms on Saturday, April 27, 2024, 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 benefit … [Read more...] about Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 27
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
