NC State Extension, NC Urban Forest Council, NC Forest Service and NC Wildlife Federation have joined together to form the NC Bradford Pear Bounty. The goal is to remove Bradford Pear trees. The program rewards people for removing Bradford Pears from their property by giving them a free native North Carolina tree. What's wrong with Bradford Pear trees? According to the NC Bradford Pear … [Read more...] about Bradford Pear Bounty in Wake Forest: Remove a Bradford Pear and Get a Free Native Tree
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Native Plant Sale at Well Fed Community Garden in Raleigh
The Well Fed Community Garden, at 1321 Athens Drive, in Southwest Raleigh, is a 1.5 acre space that hosts a community garden, a market garden, a demonstration food forest and a pollinator habitat. Native Plant Sale The Well Fed Community Garden is holding a Native Plant Sale on Sunday, October 22, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. At the sale, there will be native plants, seeds, baskets, bouquets, … [Read more...] about Native Plant Sale at Well Fed Community Garden in Raleigh
JC Raulston Arboretum: Garden Storytime, nature walk, more…
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, aims to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, as well as educate visitors and provide a living laboratory for research. The Arboretum is free to visit. Its hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Arboretum hosts many … [Read more...] about JC Raulston Arboretum: Garden Storytime, nature walk, more…
Raleigh Garden Club Fall Plant Sale Sep 23-24
The Raleigh Garden Club will hold its Fall Plant Sale September 23 to 24, 2023, at NC State Fairgrounds. The sale will be in the Raleigh Market area. Enter at gate 9, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh. The sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. It's free to attend. You can expect to find: The prices will be hard to beat and the sale supports non-profit organizations in the … [Read more...] about Raleigh Garden Club Fall Plant Sale Sep 23-24
Launch Party: The Houseplant Hippie x Curate Downtown Collaboration
Launch Party: The Houseplant Hippie x Curate Downtown Collaboration takes place Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Curate Raleigh, 15 W Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop from 60+ local North Carolina makers and artists. Enjoy free mimosas. Most importantly, learn about the services of The Houseplant Hippie, who will be launching … [Read more...] about Launch Party: The Houseplant Hippie x Curate Downtown Collaboration
Fall for Orchids — orchid show at JC Raulston Arboretum Sep 8-10
The Triangle Orchid Society is presenting Fall for Orchids, their 7th annual orchid show, on September 8-10, 2023 This FREE event is at JC Raulston Arboretum, Ruby McSwain Auditorium, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC. There will be exhibits from orchid societies across the Carolinas and Virginia. Purchase plants from vendors and learn more about growing and blooming orchids from … [Read more...] about Fall for Orchids — orchid show at JC Raulston Arboretum Sep 8-10
Rare, huge, smelly Corpse Flower about to bloom at Raulston Arboretum (come and smell it!)
Titan Arums, also known as corpse flowers, are rare plants native only to the jungles of Sumatra. They are notable because of their size–they can grow to be ten feet tall–and because when they bloom, which they only do every few years, just a couple times in their lifetime, they emit an extremely strong smell. It’s been compared with rotting meat. You know what that means, right? It’s a major … [Read more...] about Rare, huge, smelly Corpse Flower about to bloom at Raulston Arboretum (come and smell it!)
Free Vertical Farms Pop-Up Tour and Produce Tasting with Freight Farms
Freight Farms is holding a pop-up vertical farm tour at Nanue's Farm, 518 S West Street, Raleigh, NC. It will take place Friday, June 2, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m., and is free to attend. Nanue's Farm is a state-of-the-art vertical hydroponic facility that uses controlled environment agriculture to cultivate non-GMO crops without soil. The farm uses Freight Farms' technology. At this event you … [Read more...] about Free Vertical Farms Pop-Up Tour and Produce Tasting with Freight Farms
Zebulon Earth Day Celebration, including a free plant
Zebulon Parks & Recreation Department is holding an Earth Day event on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Zebulon Community ark, 305 S Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, North Carolina. Children and their families are invited to participate in this free Earth Day Celebration. Make a commitment to making our planet better by learning about how you can take care of our … [Read more...] about Zebulon Earth Day Celebration, including a free plant
Joslin Garden Spring Plant Sale
Joslin Garden, at 2431 W Lake Drive, Raleigh, NC, is holding its spring plant sale on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day by shopping for: Everything is first come, first serve. Proceeds benefit the garden. … [Read more...] about Joslin Garden Spring Plant Sale
