UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens' McMillan Greenhouse is home to several Titan Arum plants. They're also known as corpse flowers because of the stench … [Read more...] about Titan Arum (corpse flower) blooming now at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens (come and smell it!)
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Pick your own summer flowers at McLawland Farms, including sunflowers and dahlias
McLawland Farms LLC, at 8632 Reedy Creek Road, Charlotte, is a boutique farm that has been around for just a few years, but has delighted its many … [Read more...] about Pick your own summer flowers at McLawland Farms, including sunflowers and dahlias
Pocket of Poppies’ Anniversary Bash July 8
Pocket of Poppies is a small, family-owned flower farm near Charlotte, at 6515 Love Mill Road, Monroe. They grow a variety of flowers, … [Read more...] about Pocket of Poppies’ Anniversary Bash July 8
World Bee Day Event at Waverly May 20
Waverly, at Providence Road and Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, NC, is celebrating World Bee Day on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 … [Read more...] about World Bee Day Event at Waverly May 20
Tool Rush: 3-Day Tool Sale at Charlotte Community ToolBank
The Charlotte Community ToolBank is a nonprofit tool lending program that provides charitable organizations with year-round access to an inventory of … [Read more...] about Tool Rush: 3-Day Tool Sale at Charlotte Community ToolBank
“Beauty in Bloom” — Iris Show is free to attend April 29
Charlotte Iris Society is hosting "Beauty in Bloom" Iris Show on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Providence United Methodist Church, … [Read more...] about “Beauty in Bloom” — Iris Show is free to attend April 29
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 … [Read more...] about Lowe’s SpringFest Egg-Venture with candy, eggs treats, more (registration required)
Fall Is For Planting! — free program with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
A free program, Fall Is For Planting!, is taking place Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, from 1 to 2 p.m., at Matthews Library, 230 Matthews Station … [Read more...] about Fall Is For Planting! — free program with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
NC Bradford Pear Bounty program: Remove a Bradford Pear Tree and get a free native tree
Do you have a Bradford Pear Tree on your property? You could get a free native tree from the NC Bradford Pear Bounty program if you cut down the … [Read more...] about NC Bradford Pear Bounty program: Remove a Bradford Pear Tree and get a free native tree
U-Pick Eucalyptus Festival at Carolina Lavender Farm (2nd chance!)
Carolina Lavender Farm, at 188 Meek Road, Gastonia, North Carolina, is hosting a U-Pick Eucalyptus Festival on Friday, August 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. … [Read more...] about U-Pick Eucalyptus Festival at Carolina Lavender Farm (2nd chance!)
