Check out the local events happening near Raleigh. Click on the event titles below to see more information about each event.

Check out the local events happening near Raleigh. Click on the event titles below to see more information about each event.
We all want resilient plants for our landscape. Frankly we want something that is cost effective. A plant which fulfills that description and expectation is “Ironweed” (Vernonia noveboracensis). This seems to be the most common variety grown in North Carolina. Anne Clapp used to say: “A weed is a plant you don’t want in your yard,” but you definitely will want Ironweed! It is a popular and hardy herbaceous perennial that you’ll find in a lot of landscapes in North Carolina. Herbaceous means it does not have a woody stem and dies back to the ground after it flowers. By the way, “Ironweed” was named for the English botanist William Vernon who traveled extensively in the late 1600’s and early 1700’s.
On Sunday, October 12th from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. is the 37th Annual Foundation of Hope, Walk for Hope at The Angus Barn. Registration and details on Foundation of Hope. Madison interviews Van Eure with The Angus Barn an | RSS.com
Last weekend was the Garner Firemen’s Festival, so Madison chatted with the energetic Captain, Don Johnson! Madison discusses Firemen’s Day Festival with Garn | RSS.com
Hi there! I’m Bryan, a charming gentleman cat. I might seem a bit shy, but don’t let that fool you – I’m actually a total sweetheart who loves making new friends! I’m a master at creating the most delightful “biscuits” and I’m known for being a total cuddle bug who absolutely adores being a lap…