Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens, at 620 NC Hwy 54 W, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting First Flush Tea Fest on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This i sa free event. Celebrate the 2025 First Flush Tea Harvest at Camellia Forest Nursery and Tea Gardens! Stroll in the gardens, relax in the shade, taste the homegrown & handmade First Flush teas, and enjoy talking … [Read more...] about First Flush Tea Fest at Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens May 25
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Firefly Farm’s U-pick flower season starts May 10 — 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 may also purchase seasonal produce, meet the farm's animals, take a shady walk around a pond, enjoy a picnic, and more. U-Pick Flowers U-pick flowers open for the season on May 10, 2025, just in time for Mother's Day. The variety of flowers will vary … [Read more...] about Firefly Farm’s U-pick flower season starts May 10 — just in time for Mother’s Day
Free Tree Giveaway at St. Paul’s Christian Church in Raleigh on May 6
Trees for the Triangle is hosting a FREE tree giveaway on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at St. Paul's Christian Church, 3331 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. These are not seedlings! These will be well-established trees, ranging from 3 gallon, 5 gallon and 7 gallon pots. You might need a truck or larger SUV for a 7 gallon pot. Register for a tree here. When you fill … [Read more...] about Free Tree Giveaway at St. Paul’s Christian Church in Raleigh on May 6
Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 25 – May 4
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 25 – May 4
Last Day for Free Document Shredding at Office Depot / Office Max April 26
Shredding your sensitive documents is an important step to protect yourself from identify theft and fraud. It's especially important to shred document that you have your social security number, credit card info or bank account information on them. We maintain a list of free shredding events in the Triangle. The free shredding events tend to take place in April or May, and in November, but they … [Read more...] about Last Day for Free Document Shredding at Office Depot / Office Max April 26
Propagate a Fig Tree at North Carolina Museum of History on April 26
North Carolina Museum of History is offering a chance to bring home a living piece of history. On Saturday, April 26, 2205, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., stop by Bicentennial Plaza, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, and you can take home a fig tree cutting from the museum's landscape. Learn about plant propagation, get expert care tips, and decorate your pot to make it uniquely yours. … [Read more...] about Propagate a Fig Tree at North Carolina Museum of History on April 26
Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 26
The JC Raulston Arboretum, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, is hosting Raulston Blooms on Saturday, April 26, 2025, 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 26
Mordecai Annual Heirloom Plant Sale April 25-26
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 25, and Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Admission is free. Heirloom varieties of plants will be on sale for … [Read more...] about Mordecai Annual Heirloom Plant Sale April 25-26
Free Seedlings at Fenton’s Earth Day Celebration April 22
Celebrate Earth Day at Fenton, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. The celebration takes place by Paragon Theaters. Shop for flowers and assorted plants, get some free seedlings and enjoy live music by Kenny Shore. … [Read more...] about Free Seedlings at Fenton’s Earth Day Celebration April 22
Lowe’s gives away free spring flowers for two days
On May 2 and 3, 2025, Lowe’s is giving away FREE spring flowers (1.5-pint annual) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Color of the flower may vary. Registration required. The offer is only available in-store, while supplies last. The giveaway is a FREE Member Gift for spring — part of the home improvement store’s MyLowe’s Rewards loyalty program. Here’s how to get your FREE flowers: The … [Read more...] about Lowe’s gives away free spring flowers for two days
