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Get organized! Home organization and storage products on sale right now — many more added

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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 Get organized! Home organization and storage products on sale right now — many more added

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Save 50% on Tickets to Downtown Raleigh Home Show January 10-12

Discover your inspiration at the Downtown Raleigh Home Show, happening from January 10 to 12, 2025, at the Raleigh Convention Center. This is the perfect event to find incredible deals, fresh ideas, and expert advice from trusted local professionals to help bring your dream home to life! For three days only, shop, compare, and save with over 200 experts in areas like kitchens and baths, flooring, … [Read more...] about Save 50% on Tickets to Downtown Raleigh Home Show January 10-12

Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 20

Sarah P. Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting its Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event, and no registration is required. Parking fees, $2 per hour, apply. This festival takes place outdoors, at Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. The location requires traveling on a combination of paved and unpaved paths with … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 20

Plant Fest in Hillsborough Oct 5

Orange County Master Gardeners are hosting Plant Fest on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bonnie B. Davis Environment and Agricultural Center, 1020 US 70 West, Hillsborough, NC. This is across from the DMV office. This is a free event. PlantFest includes many activities for kids, as well as the plant sale and an art sale. The plant sale will offer many native plants, … [Read more...] about Plant Fest in Hillsborough Oct 5

FlutterFest at Prairie Ridge Ecostation Sept 28: pollinator celebration

Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week and the Worldwide Day of Play with a family-friendly celebration of our local pollinators. FlutterFest takes place Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 1671 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. It's designed for families with children up to age 10. It includes walking between … [Read more...] about FlutterFest at Prairie Ridge Ecostation Sept 28: pollinator celebration

Fall Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden Sept 13-22

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 Fall Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden Sept 13-22

Fall Festival at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham

Briggs Avenue Community Garden, which is owned and operated by NCSU-Cooperative Extension-Durham County, is holding a fall festival on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. The garden is at 1314 S. Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC. At the festival: Cash and checks only. … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham

Sign up now for free flowers at Lowe’s

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

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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

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