Cary's historic organic teaching farm, Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary, is hosting Harvest Fest on two dates this fall, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., on each: These are free events for all ages. Enjoy live music, kids' activities, a food truck and beer vendor, shopping booths from sustainable sellers and chatting with local environmental experts. Harvest Fest Vendors There … [Read more...] about Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary Oct. 18
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PlantFest at Blackwood Farm Park
Orange County Master Gardeners are hosting Plant Fest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Blackwood Farm Park, 1440 New Hope Church Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a free event. PlantFest includes many activities for kids, as well as the plant sale and an art sale. The plant sale will offer many native plants, including some that are hard to find at local … [Read more...] about PlantFest at Blackwood Farm Park
Fall for Orchids — orchid show at JC Raulston Arboretum Sep 12-14
The Triangle Orchid Society is presenting Fall for Orchids, their 9th annual orchid show, on September 12-14, 2025. 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. This is a rare chance to see unusual orchids. Shop for orchids and growing … [Read more...] about Fall for Orchids — orchid show at JC Raulston Arboretum Sep 12-14
Native Plant Swap at White Deer Nature Center Sept. 7
The Town of Garner is hosting a Native Plant Swap on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at White Deer Park Center, 2400 State Road 2710, Garner, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Bring rooted plants, seedlings or cuttings to trade. All plants must be native to the southeastern US or North Carolina. Please attach a label on each plant prior to arrival. Limit of 20 plants per … [Read more...] about Native Plant Swap at White Deer Nature Center Sept. 7
Lowe’s gives away free gardening snips — one day only
On June 14, 2025, Lowe’s is celebrating summer by giving away a FREE pair of garden snips ($5 value) to the first 250 MyLowe’s loyalty members at each location — starting at 10 a.m. No purchase necessary. You must show proof of MyLowe’s membership to participate in the giveaway. Show the associate a valid member ID on the Lowe’s app or site or ask the associate to look up your account with … [Read more...] about Lowe’s gives away free gardening snips — one day only
Free Tree Giveaway at St. Paul’s Christian Church in Raleigh on May 6
Trees for the Triangle is hosting a FREE tree giveaway on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at St. Paul's Christian Church, 3331 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. These are not seedlings! These will be well-established trees, ranging from 3 gallon, 5 gallon and 7 gallon pots. You might need a truck or larger SUV for a 7 gallon pot. Register for a tree here. When you fill … [Read more...] about Free Tree Giveaway at St. Paul’s Christian Church in Raleigh on May 6
Propagate a Fig Tree at North Carolina Museum of History on April 26
North Carolina Museum of History is offering a chance to bring home a living piece of history. On Saturday, April 26, 2205, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., stop by Bicentennial Plaza, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, and you can take home a fig tree cutting from the museum's landscape. Learn about plant propagation, get expert care tips, and decorate your pot to make it uniquely yours. … [Read more...] about Propagate a Fig Tree at North Carolina Museum of History on April 26
Lowe’s gives away free spring flowers for two days
On May 2 and 3, 2025, Lowe’s is giving away FREE spring flowers (1.5-pint annual) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Color of the flower may vary. Registration required. The offer is only available in-store, while supplies last. The giveaway is a FREE Member Gift for spring — part of the home improvement store’s MyLowe’s Rewards loyalty program. Here’s how to get your FREE flowers: The … [Read more...] about Lowe’s gives away free spring flowers for two days
Backyard Treasures Plant Sale
Backyard Treasures Plant Sale, presented by Friends of Durham County Extension Master Gardeners, takes place April 5, 2025, starting at 10 a.m., at Durham County Cooperative Extension, 721 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The sale will end when items are sold out. This is a free event. The plants start at $4, and include veggies, native plants, house plants, perennials, trees and … [Read more...] about Backyard Treasures Plant Sale
One Day Only — Tour “Raleigh’s Secret Garden,” The Isabelle Bowen Henderson House & Gardens March 30
For one day only, tour the Isabelle Bowen Henderson House & Gardens. This tour, presented by Preservation NC and Friends of Oberlin Village, takes place on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $15. Children 12 and under are free with an adult. This property is on the National Register of Historic Places, is a Raleigh Historic Landmark, and is a recipient of the … [Read more...] about One Day Only — Tour “Raleigh’s Secret Garden,” The Isabelle Bowen Henderson House & Gardens March 30
