It’s growing down. The first ever Downtown Raleigh Plant Week
is Monday, May 8-Saturday, May 13. Hosted by the DRA
and houseplant shop Urban Pothos
, the inaugural event will feature houseplant activities like workshops, crafts, and meet-ups at multiple plant hubs around the City of Oaks.
- Plant People Meet-Up | Monday, May 8 | 6-8 p.m. | Bigfoot Taphouse, 222 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 109, Raleigh
- Garden & Gather Terrarium Workshop | Tuesday, May 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Bigfoot Taphouse, 222 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 109, Raleigh
- Paint a Pot | Wednesday, May 10 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Copperline Plant Co., 300 Blake St., Ste. I, Raleigh
- Propagation Workshop | Thursday, May 11 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Logan’s Garden Shop, 707 Semart Dr., Raleigh
- Air Plant Terrariums | Thursday, May 11 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | The Zen Succulent, 208 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh
- Halfway to Halloween Sale | Friday, May 12-Saturday, May 13 | All day | Urban Pothos, 714 W. Peace St., Raleigh
- Plant & Flower Market | Saturday, May 13 | 12-4 p.m. | Hartwell, 620 W. South St., Raleigh
Bonus: Throughout the week, post photos, videos, and stories on Instagram using #DTRPlantWeek for a chance to win a rare plant.