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!)
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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
Flower Fest and Plant Sale in Clayton April 15
Clayton Parks and Recreation and The Johnston County Extension of Master Gardener Volunteers are presenting Flower Fest and Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 15, 2023. It takes place at Clayton Community Center, 715 Amelia Church Road, Clayton, NC, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., it will just be the plant sale. And from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. it will be the plant sale and … [Read more...] about Flower Fest and Plant Sale in Clayton April 15
Lowe’s SpringFest Egg-Venture with candy, eggs treats, more (registration required)
Lowe's is hosting a free event for the spring! SpringFest Egg-Venture takes place Saturday, April 8th, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at participating stores. Join Lowe’s for a fun-filled, Easter-themed Egg-Venture event on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (local time) — full of tasty treats, a photo opportunity and activities for all to enjoy. There will be a limited number of FREE baskets and … [Read more...] about Lowe’s SpringFest Egg-Venture with candy, eggs treats, more (registration required)
Durham Public Schools Hub Farm Plant Giveaway and Open Fishing Day March 8
Durham Public Schools Hub Farm, 117 Milton Road, Durham, is hosting the Durham Public Schools Community Plant Giveaway and Open Fishing Day on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023, from 3 to 5 p.m. The Hub Farm is a 30-acre farm, forest, and aquatic educational center in Durham. At the event, there will be hundreds of FREE plants ready for you to take home and plant in your spring gardens, … [Read more...] about Durham Public Schools Hub Farm Plant Giveaway and Open Fishing Day March 8
Plant Festival with Extension Master Gardeners of Durham County
Extension Master Gardeners of Durham County are hosting a Plant Festival on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It takes place at Durham Cooperative Extension, 721 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free event. Learn about native plants, composting, beekeeping, bird-friendly habitats, the Durham Library seed library, local community gardens, patio gardening, … [Read more...] about Plant Festival with Extension Master Gardeners of Durham County
Get free seeds from Durham County Library
The Durham County Library isn't just for books! You can "check out" seeds at the library too. The Digging Durham Seed Library offers vegetable, herb, and flower seeds that you can take home for free to plant. Every season you can take seed packets, and if you grow plants from the seeds, you can donate seeds from those plants for others to check out. At each participating Durham County … [Read more...] about Get free seeds from Durham County Library
Special deals on home organization and storage products
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 Special deals on home organization and storage products