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 Wilson: Remove a Bradford Pear and Get a Free Native Tree
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Cut your own tulips at Dewberry Farm
A farm in the Triad, near Winston Salem and Greensboro, plants 100,000 tulip bulbs every year, as well as other spring flowers, in anticipation of visitors from all over North Carolina. Dewberry Farm is at 2585 Dewberry Farm Lane, Kernersville. It's around an hour and a half drive from Raleigh, and less for those in Durham, Orange County and Chatham County. It's well worth the drive if you love … [Read more...] about Cut your own tulips at Dewberry Farm
Get organized! Home organization and storage products on sale right now — many more added
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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
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
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
Wilson Master Gardener Plant Sale April 13
Wilson Botanical Gardens, 1806 Goldsboro Street SW, Wilson, North Carolina, is holding its Master Gardener Plant Sale on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It's free to attend. Botanical Garden members can enter at 8:30 a.m. The sale will feature flowers, vegetables adn various indoor and outdoor plants, all grown locally. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted, but … [Read more...] about Wilson Master Gardener Plant Sale April 13
Free flower bulbs for community organizations from Keep Durham Beautiful — apply by December 31
Keep Durham Beautiful is an organization that works with Durham communities and businesses to remove waste, and to plant trees and community gardens. Keep Durham Beautiful is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, and works in partnership with the City of Durham's General Services Department and Durham County to help residents take action through volunteer opportunities, tool lending, … [Read more...] about Free flower bulbs for community organizations from Keep Durham Beautiful — apply by December 31
