Celebrate Arbor Day with the Town of Cary on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., on the lawn of the Page-Walker Arts & History Center on Town Hall Campus, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, North Carolina. At this free event, enjoy: In addition, the Arbor Day celebration will be pick-up day for the free trees that Cary is offering through the My Tree, Our Tree giveaway. Learn … [Read more...] about Cary Arbor Day Celebration April 6
Home and garden
Cut your own tulips at Dewberry Farm
A farm in the Triad, near Winston Salem and Greensboro, plants 100,000 tulip bulbs every year, as well as other spring flowers, in anticipation of visitors from all over North Carolina. Dewberry Farm is at 2585 Dewberry Farm Lane, Kernersville. It's around an hour and a half drive from Raleigh, and less for those in Durham, Orange County and Chatham County. It's well worth the drive if you love … [Read more...] about Cut your own tulips at Dewberry Farm
Save 50% on Tickets to Downtown Raleigh Home Show February 16-18
Find your inspiration at the Downtown Raleigh Home Show this weekend, February 16 through 18, 2024, at the Raleigh Convention Center. This is the ideal place to find great deals, new ideas, and practical advice from trusted local experts to make your dream home a reality! 3 days only to shop, compare, and save with more than 200+ experts in kitchens and baths, flooring, windows, décor, and more. … [Read more...] about Save 50% on Tickets to Downtown Raleigh Home Show February 16-18
Free trees for Cary residents — registration open now
Cary residents, here's a chance to beautify your yard with a FREE tree. The Town of Cary is giving residents free trees. This is an effort to add to the environmental health of the community by increasing the tree canopy. The Town of Cary is giving away 1,000 native trees. Recipients must be Cary residents. Registration is open now and closes March 14, 2024, at 5 p.m. It's a lottery system, … [Read more...] about Free trees for Cary residents — registration open now
Free laundry event with Uplift Laundry Truck Feb 10
Uplift Laundry Truck provides free mobile laundry services and supplies to low-income people, and people without homes, in the Triangle. The organization's goal is to provide free laundry services to North Carolina's 1.4 million low-income residents. "Laundry insecurity," where people can not afford to wash clothes or bedding regularly, leads to health problems, as well as school … [Read more...] about Free laundry event with Uplift Laundry Truck Feb 10
Seed Swap at Durham Co-Op Market Jan 13
Durham Co-op Market is a cooperative grocery store at 1111 W Chapel Hill Street, Durham. The market schedules some events throughout the year. Here's one upcoming event: Seed SwapSaturday, January 13, 202412 to 2 p.m.Free This is a free community event. Swap seeds and growing tips with other plant lovers and community partners. Bring your own seeds from home or purchase seed packets … [Read more...] about Seed Swap at Durham Co-Op Market Jan 13
Free flower bulbs for community organizations from Keep Durham Beautiful — apply by December 31
Keep Durham Beautiful is an organization that works with Durham communities and businesses to remove waste, and to plant trees and community gardens. Keep Durham Beautiful is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, and works in partnership with the City of Durham's General Services Department and Durham County to help residents take action through volunteer opportunities, tool lending, … [Read more...] about Free flower bulbs for community organizations from Keep Durham Beautiful — apply by December 31
Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary
Cary's historic organic teaching farm, Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary, is hosting Harvest Fest on three dates this fall, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., on each: These are free events, for all ages. The whole family can enjoy kids' activities, shopping booths from sustainable sellers and chatting with local environmental experts. Harvest Fest activities There is no parking … [Read more...] about Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary
Festival of Fabulous Mums at Duke Gardens Nov 4-5
Duke Gardens, Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society and Raleigh Garden Club are presenting Festival of Fabulous Mums on November 4 and 5, 2023, at Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina. It will take place at the Doris Duke Garden Center, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The 13 varieties of Chrysanthemums will be displayed at the Doris Duke Gardens. In additional, there will … [Read more...] about Festival of Fabulous Mums at Duke Gardens Nov 4-5
Discounts on home and kitchen gifts on Amazon
Amazon is featuring deals on home and kitchen products right now. We're listing some of the deals that caught our eye below. But you can find all the deals here. Please understand that the prices can change without warning and items can sell out. The percentage off that we list below are accurate at the time of this post. Please follow the links for the current price. … [Read more...] about Discounts on home and kitchen gifts on Amazon