Thursday, March 29, 2018

SENIOR HEALTH FAIR

Master Gardeners Joan C., Jackie M. and Ann H. were on hand at the recent Health Fair at the Greenville Aquatic Center to answer gardening questions and tell others about upcoming events at the Arboretum.  Thank you to Carolina Seasons for the display of plants.

Photos by J. Christianson

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

EARLY SPRING BLOOMS

Just when you think winter won't end, a stroll around the Arboretum will reveal many plants brightening the walk with their blooms.
Photos by S. DelVecchio

1.  Euphorbia myrsintes Myrtle Spurge
2.  Heleborus sp 'Shooting Star' and 'Maid of Honor'
3.  Iberis sempervirens (Evergreen Candytuft)
4.  Muscari armeniacum 'Heavenly Blue' (Grape Hyancinths)
5.  Narcissus (Daffodil)
6.  Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue' Speedwell
7.  Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine)
8.  Syringa x  'Penda' BLOOMERANG (Reblooming Lilac)
9. Phlox subulata (Moss Phlox)
10.  Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Bath's Pinks' (Cheddar Pinks)

Monday, March 19, 2018

VEGETABLE GARDEN WORKSHOP

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018
10:00 AM - Noon
at the Community Garden
4561 County Home Road, Greenville

This week the topic will be PLANTING & SOIL PREPARATION

Workshop is free, but call to register.
252-902-1709


Wednesday, March 14, 2018

FADED DAFFODIL FLOWERS

Are your spring bulbs done blooming?  It is time to trim off the spent flowers.  However, leave the leaves!  This is what will feed the bulbs for next year's blooms.  You can read a little more about their care here:  Narcissus, Daffodils, Jonquils


Friday, March 9, 2018

MARCH GARDENING NEWSLETTER

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brought to you by:
Eric Derstine
Pitt County Horticulture Agent

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

LATE WINTER BLOOMS KEEP ON BLOOMING

Here are three more plants that add color to the gardens this time of year.

Photos by S. DelVecchio
Chaenomeles speciosa (Flowering Quince)
in Mixed Border

Viburnum macrocephalum  (Chinese Snowball)
in CPP Area

Narcissus x odorus (Campernelle Jonquil)
and Muscari armeniacum 'Heavenly Blue'
(Grape Hyacinth)
by Perennial Border

Sunday, March 4, 2018

GARDEN HUMOR

No extra words, just watch and enjoy!
Click red link below for video.

Friday, March 2, 2018

MEET THE PITT COUNTY MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS


This weekend Master Gardeners will be at the Home & Living Expo.
Bring your gardening questions.
Find out what is happening at the Arboretum.
You will find them surrounded by plants from
CAROLINA SEASONS NURSERY

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2018
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Greenville Convention Center
303 Greenville Blvd SW

Thursday, March 1, 2018

MORE LATE WINTER BLOOMING PLANTS

Photos by S. DelVecchio
1.  Ipheion uniflorum (Star Flower)
2.  Helleborus sp (Lenton Rose)
3.  Iberis sempervirens (Evergreen Candytuft)
4.  Phlox subulata (Moss Phlox)
5.  Forsythia x intermedia
6.  Narcissus (Daffodil)
7.  Cercis chinesis (Chinese Redbud)
8.  Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer Magnolia)
9.  Magnolia 'Galaxy'