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Gardening

Garden: Plants for Your Light Conditions

Gardening

Cary, NC — Here in the Piedmont, the frost date officially passed on April 10, and now is the time to dig in your garden! Before you head to the garden store, where all those beautiful new plants turn your head and make you want to buy everything, here are a few quick tips. Read more

Herbfest

Herbfest 2015: Coming to Cary May 2

Herbfest

Cary, NC — Mark your calendars now for Cary’s annual Herbfest on Saturday, May 2, 2015.  Read more

Birds

Attract Birds to Your Backyard: Here’s How

Birds

Cary, NC — Backyard bird watching is a growing pastime in America, and people in the Triangle area are no exception. What does it take to make your property an attraction for birds? It’s simple and inexpensive! Read more

Beekeeping

Beekeeping Workshop This Weekend

Beekeeping

Cary, NC — We already know that Garden Supply Company isn’t your average nursery. In addition to outdoor gardening supplies, the store carries distinctive gifts, home decor, fun classes, a terrarium station, and…bees? Read more

Spring

Gardening: Prep Now for Spring Flowers

Spring

Cary, NC — This past weekend, Spring finally sprang in Cary. Temps hit the 70’s and leaf buds burst on plum and pear trees. This weekend, Spring is officially here and, to the gardener, this means one thing–time to prep the beds for planting. Read more

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Garden Supply Auction This Weekend

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Cary, NC — Food, face painting and “funky finds” await you at Garden Supply Company on Old Apex Road in Cary this weekend. Don’t miss their 13th Spring Fling Auction, hosted by Wester Auction & Realty, all day this Saturday, March 14, 2015.  Read more

Dig In!

Dig In! to Urban Community Gardening in Cary

Dig In!

Raleigh, NC — Dig In!, an upcoming gardening conference for all Wake County residents, will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Marbles Kids Museum in Downtown Raleigh. CaryCitizen did some “digging” to find out more about the educational event and about how we can apply the teachings to both personal and community gardens right here in Cary.   Read more

Winter Birds

Meet the Backyard Winter Birds of Cary

Winter Birds

Cary, NC — Bird watchers in the Cary area can enjoy a wide variety of species in their own backyards. Some of these winter birds are migratory and can only be seen here in the cooler months.  Read more

Holiday Plants

Garden: Holiday Plants for Your Home

Holiday Plants

Cary, NC — There are plenty of holiday plants available to brighten your decor this season. The poinsettia is the most well known, but several others can also become perennials in your home with a little extra care. Read more

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2014 Holiday Gifts for The Gardener

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Cary, NC — The yard may be laying dormant, but the gardener is planning the next season. We found some gifts that will give that special green-thumbed person reason to be joyful while cooped up inside. Read more