Wake Forest Community Garden Fair is a free event on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1524 Jenkins Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Get free seeds, and take part in a seed swap. Try plant-based meal samples. Learn about: … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Community Garden Fair
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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. Pick-up for the trees will be Saturday, March 22 … [Read more...] about Free trees for Cary residents — registration open now
Get organized! Home organization and storage products on sale right now — many more added
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
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
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
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
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
Pollinator Week: Get a free pollinator plant at a Raleigh nature park
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
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