Helen Yoest teaching Oct. 31 gardening class in Cary

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Shop a variety of items at the Junior League of Raleigh’s shopping spree event. See jewelry, fashion items, home decor and more. Oct. 30-Nov. 1. $12; $10 advance. Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh. 919-831-6011, raleighconvention.com.

A Plantsman’s Pick: Best New Plants from European Nurseries, Jimi Blake, Hunting Brook Gardens. 10 a.m. Oct. 31. Free for North American Rock Garden Society (Piedmont Chapter) members and Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum members, otherwise $5. JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132, jcra.ncsu.edu.

Join renowned author and garden expert Helen Yoest as she explores your individual personality and it can reflect in your garden. As a special gift, Helen will pass out signed, autographed copies of her book, “Gardening With Confidence” to those attending. You must call to register for this class, as it will fill quickly. 919-460-7747. 10-11 a.m. Oct. 31. Garden Supply Company, 1421 Old Apex Rd., Cary. 919-460-7747, gardensupplyco.com.

Explore wild North Carolina in these seasonal walks through the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants on the first Thursday of every month. Meet at the Blomquist Garden entrance. Preregistration required. Parking fees apply. 11 a.m.-noon. Nov. 5. $6-$8. Duke University’s Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Anderson St. and Erwin Rd., Durham. 919-684-3698, gardens.duke.edu.

Make a miniature fall garden complete with small plants, walkways and trinkets. 1-2 p.m. Nov. 7. $25; $10 children. Atlantic Avenue Orchid & Garden, 5217 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh. 919-878-8877, atlanticavenuegarden.com.

Succulent gardens are a big trend in gardening and home decor. Learn about succulent care and design while you create a fun, modern dish garden. 10-11 a.m. Nov. 7. $10. Atlantic Avenue Orchid & Garden, 5217 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh. 919-878-8877, atlanticavenuegarden.com.

This interactive lecture will cover nutrient balance, soil test reports, how to incorporate organics, taking care of microbes, and an array of misconceptions regarding planting techniques. If you have soil test reports, be sure to bring them to class.10 a.m.-noon. Nov. 7. $40. Plant Delights Nursery & Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh. 919-772-4794, plantdelights.com.

The tour focuses on Raleigh’s culture, history, architecture, gardens and the N.C. Nature Research Center. The tour features the State Capitol, historic Mordecai Park (a former 5,000 acre plantation), Raleigh City Market, Pullen Park (North Carolina’s first public park established in 1887) and the Nature Research Center as well as a visit to the largest Victorian neighborhoods in America. 9 a.m.-Noon. Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 4-6. $59 per person. Downtown Raleigh, Fayetteville St, Raleigh.

Club committed to conservation of Bluebirds and other songbirds. 2-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh. raleighnc.gov/parks/content/ParksRec/Articles/Parks/Mordecai.html.

Harvest, grind, mix and measure natural materials to make plant concoctions, petal potions and blooming brooms. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 9. Included in admission. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040, marbleskidsmuseum.org/.

Join one of the JCRA’s volunteer tour docents and learn about the arboretum’s plants, people, history, future and mission in a one-hour guided walk through the JCRA’s collections and gardens. 2-3 p.m. Sundays. Free. JC Raulston Arboretum at N.C. State University, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132, jcra.ncsu.edu/.

HappymessART opens its studio for relaxed art-making alone or with company. Staff will be on hand to assist and offer inspirational material. Use the studio’s supplies, tools and space., but you are welcome to bring anything of your own that you want. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sundays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays. $25. HappymessArt, 718B Iredell St., Durham. 919-286-9763, happymessart.com.

Bring your work crew out to Art Bar all day Tuesday for this special, relaxing, expressive, free-flowing painting experience. Wine is 10 percent off all day. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesdays. $25. Art Bar Raleigh, 6109 Maddry Oaks Ct., Raleigh. 919-307-8107, artbarraleigh.com.

Come and work in the garden and then sit down to a shared meal. Bring a hat, bottle of water and dish to share. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays. Free. Well Fed Community Garden, 1321 Athens Dr., Raleigh. 919-833-8898, irregardless.com/garden/.

This story was originally published October 28, 2015 at 2:41 PM with the headline "Helen Yoest teaching Oct. 31 gardening class in Cary."