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
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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
Guide to Visiting Sarah P. Duke Gardens All Year
Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street in Durham, is considered one of the 10 top public gardens in the United States. It is part of Duke University, which supplies about 30% of its budget. It's open every day, 365 days a year, from 8 a.m. to dusk. Duke Gardens is an excellent place to experience top-notch landscape design, and maybe to get some ideas for your own space (in a smaller … [Read more...] about Guide to Visiting Sarah P. Duke Gardens All Year
Free costume party and family concert with Bulltown Strutters at For Garden’s Sake Garden Center and Landscaping
For Garden's Sake Garden Center and Landscaping, 9197 NC Hwy 751, Durham, is a full-service landscaping company and family friendly garden center on a 20-acre site at the intersection of Chatham, Durham and Wake Counties. You can shop for plants and also learn how For Garden's Sake can help with your landscaping. For Garden's Sake hosts many events, often free. Check their Facebook page to … [Read more...] about Free costume party and family concert with Bulltown Strutters at For Garden’s Sake Garden Center and Landscaping
Final weekend for sunflowers at Hill Ridge Farms: Get a dozen free sunflowers (after paying $5 for admission)
Hill Ridge Farms, 703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville, has announced on Facebook that for this final weekend of its sunflower season, August 12th to 14th, 2022, guests can cut up to a for free (after paying admission.) There are also zinnias available. Admission to the field is $5, or you can pay $12.95 and get admission, plus the splashpad and a hayride. Once in you're welcome to take pictures … [Read more...] about Final weekend for sunflowers at Hill Ridge Farms: Get a dozen free sunflowers (after paying $5 for admission)
Dig the City: Food and Flower Festival at Fletcher Park
Dig the City: Food and Flower Festival is an epicurean and botanical adventure at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC. This free event takes place Saturday, May 28th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore dessert, artisan and savory food vendors, and experience samples and demos. Shop for plants from local nurseries and do shopping from local farms. You'll get the chance to … [Read more...] about Dig the City: Food and Flower Festival at Fletcher Park