Welcome to the Pitt County Arboretum: ASK A MASTER GARDENER

Sunday, June 1, 2014

ASK A MASTER GARDENER

There are two upcoming events this week where you will be able to get your gardening questions answered in person.

PITT COUNTY ARBORETUM TOUR
Thursday, June 5th starting at 9:00 AM
Master Gardeners will lead a tour of the Arboretum. They will be highlighting plants that attract hummingbirds. Meet under the Greenroof Shelter in front of the Ag Center at 403 Government Circle. Click here for MAP

PITT COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
Saturday, June 7th from 7:30-11:30 AM
Master Gardeners will have a table set up at the Market on County Home Road. Bring your gardening questions and find out about the Master Gardening Classes about to begin. Click here for MAP


Female Ruby-throated hummingbird (picture from Wikimedia Commons)

ARBORETUM MISSION

FRIENDS OF THE PITT COUNTY ARBORETUM

To help support and expand our beautiful Arboretum and to strengthen our teaching, demonstration, and outreach programs, become a Friend of the Arboretum. Started in 2002, the nonprofit Friends organization plays a critical role in preserving and perpetuating an important local cultural resource. The Arboretum depends on memberships and gifts for our operating expenses. Friends enjoy many benefits including early admittance to our annual plant sale, discount ticket price for our January Speaker Event, access to our horticultural library, and discounts at local gardening shops. Call 252-902-1709 for an application.