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
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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
Free Document Shredding at Office Depot / Office Max through April 27
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 Free Document Shredding at Office Depot / Office Max through April 27
Wilson Master Gardener Plant Sale April 13
Wilson Botanical Gardens, 1806 Goldsboro Street SW, Wilson, North Carolina, is holding its Master Gardener Plant Sale on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It's free to attend. Botanical Garden members can enter at 8:30 a.m. The sale will feature flowers, vegetables adn various indoor and outdoor plants, all grown locally. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted, but … [Read more...] about Wilson Master Gardener Plant Sale April 13
Open House at Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens April 7 — free samples
Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens, at 620 NC Hwy 54 W, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting an open house on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. Celebrate April with flowers. The Nursery and Tea Gardens will be putting on the kettle for tea blended with flowers and more! Drop in for this free event, bring a friend, or connect with someone new as they share tea made at Camellia … [Read more...] about Open House at Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens April 7 — free samples
