Cape Fear Native Plant Festival — Native Plant Shopping Day (No plants will be sold at the Arboretum)
Native Plant Shopping Day | Cape Fear Native Plant Festival
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Locations throughout the Cape Fear region
Support local nurseries and garden centers while expanding your native plant collection. Visit participating vendors throughout the region to learn what native plants will thrive in your yard and get guidance from local experts. Several locations will host Extension Master Gardener volunteers who will offer research-based advice, answer questions, and help you find the right native plants for your garden.
Participating locations:
The Garden Shop on Moss | Wild Magnolia Designs, 1942 Moss Street, Wilmington, NC 28403
Wild Bird & Garden (curbside), Hanover Center, 3501 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
Five Oaks Oleander, 5523 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
Farmers Supply, 2025 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
Shelton Herb Farm, 340 Goodman Rd NE, Leland, NC 28451
Pender Pines, 20949 US-17, Hampstead, NC 28443
Please note: Native plant vendors will not be located at the Arboretum during the festival.
No registration required, just show up and shop!
Part of the 11th Annual Cape Fear Native Plant Festival, hosted by the Native Plant Alliance.
N.C. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status. Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable accommodations to participate in Extension sponsored programs and events. Please contact the county Extension office or campus department offering the program at least 14 days prior to the event to make arrangements.