Collected Treasures, 5533 Veterans Parkway, Garner, North Carolina, is hosting a Garden Part on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop from vendors selling garden decor, supplies and plants. Plant your own flower pot. Supplies limited. Call the store at 919-803-8108 if you'd like to do flower pot planting. Enjoy fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade, cake, cookies and more. Look for … [Read more...] about Garden Party at Collected Treasures in Garner on Apr. 25
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Mordecai Annual Heirloom Plant Sale April 24-25
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 24, and Saturday, April 25, 2026, 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 24-25
Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 25, including 24th Annual Birdhouse Competition
The JC Raulston Arboretum, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, is hosting Raulston Blooms on Saturday, April 25, 2026, 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 25, including 24th Annual Birdhouse Competition
Fenton’s Earth Day Celebration April 22
Celebrate Earth Day at Fenton, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. The celebration takes place by Paragon Theaters. The celebration includes: … [Read more...] about Fenton’s Earth Day Celebration April 22
Spring Plant Swap at Durham Main Library May 2
Durham County Library is hosting a Spring Plant Swap on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., in the MakerLab at the Main Library, 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina. Registration helps the library with planning. Bring your saplings, shrubs, bulbs, houseplant cuttings, flowers, and seeds to swap and share! Check out the Digging Durham Seed Library resources and seeds! … [Read more...] about Spring Plant Swap at Durham Main Library May 2
Open House and Native Plant Sale at Simple Gifts Community Garden Apr. 18
Simple Gifts Community Garden and South Wake Conservationists are hosting an open house at Simple Gifts Community Garden, 3109 Tingen Road, Apex, North Carolina, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It's free to attend. This open house will feature a big native plant sale, tours of the garden, information tables, kids activities, and complimentary refreshments. Bring the … [Read more...] about Open House and Native Plant Sale at Simple Gifts Community Garden Apr. 18
Spring Festival and Plant Sale at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham Apr. 18
Briggs Avenue Community Garden, which is owned and operated by NCSU-Cooperative Extension-Durham County, is holding its spring festival and plant sale on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Donations are appreciated. The garden is at 1314 S. Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC. You can expect: Whether you're an experienced grower or just getting started, this event … [Read more...] about Spring Festival and Plant Sale at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham Apr. 18
Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show April 10-12
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Your projects begin here!The Southern Ideal Home Show returns April 10 to 12, 2026, at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Three days only to shop, compare and save on kitchens, baths, flooring and more! Hundreds of local experts under one roof and ready to consult with you on all of the home improvement and landscaping projects you have planned this spring. This year’s show highlights … [Read more...] about Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show April 10-12
Studio Maypop’s 2nd Annual Planter Sale and Community Plant Swap Apr. 11-12
Studio Maypop, 2001 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its Second Annual planter sale and community plant swap on Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Free to attend. Bring your extra plants from your home, garden and yard to share. Seeds welcome as well. Invite your friends and neighbors, too! There will be tags to mark your … [Read more...] about Studio Maypop’s 2nd Annual Planter Sale and Community Plant Swap Apr. 11-12
Plants & Pops: Plant Swap at Locopops Apr. 12
Locopops Dessert Cafe, at 600 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a special event for home gardeners who want to spruce up their gardens. Plants & Pops is a plant swap taking place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m. Bring along cuttings, starters or full plants to share with fellow plant lovers! There's no cost to attend and swap, but make sure to try a pop, ice … [Read more...] about Plants & Pops: Plant Swap at Locopops Apr. 12
