The Town of Garner is hosting a Native Plant Swap on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at White Deer Park Center, 2400 State Road 2710, Garner, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Bring rooted plants, seedlings or cuttings to trade. All plants must be native to the southeastern US or North Carolina. Please attach a label on each plant prior to arrival. Limit of 20 plants per … [Read more...] about Native Plant Swap at White Deer Nature Center Sept. 7
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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 2025. Scroll down for a big list of 4th of July events. You might also be interested in: These deals are for Friday, July 4th, 2025, unless otherwise noted. … [Read more...] about Food freebies and deals for 4th of July Week
An Evening in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden June 26
Celebrate Pollinator Week at An Evening in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. This free event takes place Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This free event features: … [Read more...] about An Evening in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden June 26
25th Anniversary Bloom Fest at Sunshine Lavender Farm June 14-15
Sunshine Lavender Farm is hosting its 25th Anniversary June Bloom Fest on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, 2025. Admission is a $7 to $10, and free for kids under age 15. Buy tickets here. Sunshine Lavender Farm is at 4104 Millstone Road, Hurdle Mills. Hurdlle Mills is an unincorporated community in southern Person County and northern Orange County, North Carolina. Explore the … [Read more...] about 25th Anniversary Bloom Fest at Sunshine Lavender Farm June 14-15
Lowe’s gives away free gardening snips — one day only
On June 14, 2025, Lowe’s is celebrating summer by giving away a FREE pair of garden snips ($5 value) to the first 250 MyLowe’s loyalty members at each location — starting at 10 a.m. No purchase necessary. You must show proof of MyLowe’s membership to participate in the giveaway. Show the associate a valid member ID on the Lowe’s app or site or ask the associate to look up your account with … [Read more...] about Lowe’s gives away free gardening snips — one day only
Open House and Native Plant Sale at Simple Gifts Community Garden
Simple Gifts Community Garden, 3109 Tingen Road, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting an open house on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event is free to attend and includes garden tours, kids' activities and refreshments. As part to the event, South Wake Conservationists will be there with a big native plant sale. Most plants are in quart containers, with a few in pint … [Read more...] about Open House and Native Plant Sale at Simple Gifts Community Garden
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
