McLawland Farms, a small family flower farm at 8632 Reedy Creek Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a new event, A Friday Night Thing. A … [Read more...] about A Friday Night Thing Oct. 17 at McLawland Farms: Campfire, music, flower-picking, more…
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TreesMatthews Annual Tree Giveaway — Matthews residents can register now
TreesMatthews is holding its annual tree giveaway on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. (or until all trees are given away.) It … [Read more...] about TreesMatthews Annual Tree Giveaway — Matthews residents can register now
Titan Arum (corpse flower) blooming today (Oct. 1) at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens — go and smell it!
UPDATE: The corpse flower is blooming today, October 1, 2025! The greenhouse will be open until midnight. The smell will be strongest after 8 … [Read more...] about Titan Arum (corpse flower) blooming today (Oct. 1) at UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens — go and smell it!
[Re]Build and [Re]Claim Home Maintenance Workshop with Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte
Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte has the mission of repairing homes in the Charlotte area. Community volunteers and contractors provide … [Read more...] about [Re]Build and [Re]Claim Home Maintenance Workshop with Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte
Charlotte Monarch Celebration Sept 20
Charlotte Monarch Celebration is a free event taking place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, 2986 … [Read more...] about Charlotte Monarch Celebration Sept 20
Cut free sunflowers in Monroe! Plus info on 13 sunflower fields near Charlotte
There's nothing that says "summer" like a big, happy field of sunflowers. There are several farms and fields near Charlotte where the public can visit … [Read more...] about Cut free sunflowers in Monroe! Plus info on 13 sunflower fields near Charlotte
Charlotte residents: apply for a free tree to be planted in your yard
City of Charlotte residents, you can request a FREE tree to be planted in the city's right-of-way in front of your property. This is either the grassy … [Read more...] about Charlotte residents: apply for a free tree to be planted in your yard
Lowe’s gives away free gardening gift on June 14
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 … [Read more...] about Lowe’s gives away free gardening gift on June 14
Eastside Farm and Community Day May 10 — free petting zoo, plant giveaway, more…
Eastside Farm and Community Day, which takes place at two locations on Saturday, May 18, 2024, gives visitors a chance to learn about school-based … [Read more...] about Eastside Farm and Community Day May 10 — free petting zoo, plant giveaway, more…
The Bowl in Bloom — free bouquets and restaurant samples (and more)
The Bowl at Ballantyne, 15119 Bowl Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, will present a blossoming new event, The Bowl In Bloom, on Saturday, May 3, … [Read more...] about The Bowl in Bloom — free bouquets and restaurant samples (and more)
