Tuesday, March 29, 2016

ROSY PINK BLOOMS

Loropetalum chinense
A great late winter/early spring bloomer is Loropetalum.  The colorful one we have at the arboretum is more a large shrub although new varieties that are shorter, have purple leaves, or even white flowers can be found.  When planted in well-drained soil, this plant has been found to have very few problems from insects and diseases.  The arriving hummingbirds appreciate the early blooms.  For more detail about growing this plant, click here:  LOROPETULAM

Thursday, March 24, 2016

ICE FOLLIES

Our Narcissus 'Ice Follies' which were planted throughout the Arboretum last year are looking fabulous.  Click here to learn how to care for your spring flowering bulbs:  SPRING BULB CARE

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

PRUNING GRAPE VINES

It was time to prune our muscadine grape vines at the Arboretum.  The photos display before, during, and after the task of pruning.  If you want to learn more about caring for your grapes, check out this publication:  CARING FOR BACKYARD VINES


Photos by K. Previll


Thursday, March 10, 2016

WHAT'S IN BLOOM

We are starting to see new growth and blossoms at the Arboretum this week.


Photos by T. McDaniel
TOP - left to right
Mixed Border
1.  Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Shooting Star' (Lenten Rose)
2.  Nandina domestica 'Fire Power' 
3.  Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' 
Pittosporum Trial Area
4.  Pittosporum tobira 'Tall 'n Tough' 
Wild Flower Garden
5.  Narcissus x odorus L. The Campernelle Jonquil
BOTTOM - left to right
Herb Garden
6.  Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)
Certified Plant Professional Area
7.  Viburnum 'Pragense'
8.  Viburnum macrocephalum (Chinese Snowball Viburnum)
9.  Prunus x okame (Okame hybrid Cherry)
Pitt Co. Agricultural Center
10.  Magnolia stellate  (Star Magnolia)

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

GREAT JOB!

Thanks to the dedicated crew of Master Gardener Volunteers who sat up the display booth and worked the morning and afternoon shifts this past weekend at the Greenville Home & Living Expo.

Photo by K. Previll
Barb, Ann, Dell, Angel, Susan, Sandy, Rosanne, Jim, Pearl and Elaine
Not pictured:  Blythe, Agnus, Bill, and Tamara

And thanks to Carolina Seasons Nursery for providing the beautiful plants.

Friday, March 4, 2016

HOME & LIVING EXPO 2016

Saturday, March 5th
Greenville Convention Center
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Stop by the Pitt County Master Gardener Volunteer booth and have your gardening questions answered.

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

ROSE PRUNING TIME

When leaf buds are starting to break on your roses, it is time to prune.  Join the Master Gardener Volunteers to learn proper pruning techniques and general rose care.
THURSDAY, MARCH 3rd
10:00 AM
Meet under the Shelter in
Front of the Ag Center
MAP

A tour of the Arboretum will follow for those interested.