Three cheers for spring! The season’s colors and scents are bursting across the Triangle, and there’s no better place to celebrate than Juniper Level Botanic Garden’s (JLBG) Spring Garden Party and Open Nursery Days. For the first time ever, the event spans three weekends – May 2-4, 9-11 and 16-18 – offering a chance to stroll lush gardens, shop unique plants and soak in spring’s beauty. More than 3,000 blooming plant varieties will be on display – from peonies and irises to cacti, hostas and aroids. Plus, 50 new varieties make their debut May 2-4, available exclusively at Plant Delights Nursery. Enjoy “Gardening Unplugged” talks, enter the DIY floral hat contest and uncover hidden garden gems. The event is free and open to the public. www.juniperlevelbotanicgarden.org/open-garden-and-nursery-days