Sedum acre - Goldmoss Stonecrop

Sedum acre

Our Fire Hydrant Garden is glowing with a carpet of yellow flowers of Sedum acre.  One can see why this is commonly called Goldmoss.  This plant is a vigorous groundcover that tolerates hot, dry conditions and poor soil.  After showing its star-shaped masses of flowers in May/June it remains an evergreen plant for the rest of the year.  It is easily propagated by breaking off a piece and sticking it in the ground!  The key to success with Sedum is well-drained soil.

Flowers of Sedum acre

ROSES IN BLOOM

Back in March, you were promised pictures of the roses in bloom after their severe late winter pruning.  This is what they looked like before and this week. We have 81 roses planted in our Rose Garden at the Arboretum.  Come out to see (& smell) them up close. Click here for more information on ROSES FOR NORTH CAROLINA.

Home Run Shrub Roses

Now in full bloom

Now you see the obelisk...

Now you don't! (to left of mailbox with pink roses)

ANOTHER PLANT SALE IS HISTORY!

Thanks to all who came out to the Arboretum for

the annual Plant Sale held by

The Pitt County Master Gardener Volunteers.

We're already working on next year's sale

(Save the date:  MAY 16, 2015) 

Photos by R.Davis & K.Dawkins

WHAT'S FOR SALE AT THE PLANT SALE?

Click here to see some of the selections for this Saturday's 

Pitt County Arboretum Plant Sale:

Selective Plant Sale List 2014

As always, a crew of Master Gardener Volunteers 

will be on hand

to help you with plant selection,

give planting and care tips,

plus answer other garden questions.

 

 PLANT SALE FLYER

NATIVE PLANTS at PLANT SALE

Itea virginica - Sweetspire

You will find a nice variety of native plants at next Saturday's PITT COUNTY ARBORETUM PLANT SALE.

Why plant native plants?
Beauty
Many native plants produce showy flowers, abundant fruits and seeds, and brilliant fall foliage. By planting native plants, you will have a beautiful yard that is friendly to wildlife.
Low Maintenance
Native plants generally grow well and require little care when grown on proper soils under the right environmental conditions. By choosing the right native plants, you may be able to use fewer pesticides and less water.

Click here to read more about GOING NATIVE

BUT BACK TO THE PLANT SALE......

The Master Gardeners have put together a full collection of perennials, roses, grasses, shrubs, trees, vines, groundcovers, sedums, herbs, vegetables, and annuals for you.  Some people have questioned "Why is your sale so late?".   It's not too late.   It is time to plant.  So don't you be late!

See you next Saturday, MAY 17th.  Scroll down to the previous post for more info.

COUNTDOWN TO PITT COUNTY ARBORETUM PLANT SALE

Prior Year Plant Sale

The Master Gardeners are putting the finishing touches on all aspects of the upcoming plant sale on Saturday, May 17th.  You will be able to buy sun and shade perennials, trees, shrubs, roses, vines, ground covers, herbs, vegetables, and annuals with prices starting at $1. Over 3,500 plants will be available.  The sale is held rain or shine.  (Rain certainly doesn't stop a gardener!)  Cash or checks only.

Additionally, there is a bottle tree raffle.  Hats and garden gloves will also be for sale.

Don't forget the Plant/Garden Art/Tools/Containers/Etc. SWAP.  At this event you bring a garden item you want to exchange for some treasure from another's garden.  A separate area is set up for this and is managed by the Master Gardeners.  If you are bringing a plant, be sure to have it labelled as to what it is and what type of care it needs.  Any items not swapped will need to go back home with the original owner.

FRIENDS OF ARBORETUM PREVIEW SALE
9:00 am-­‐10:00am-­‐Join or renew at the door! Current members-­‐bring your

membership card for entry.
PUBLIC SALE
10:00 am-­‐12:00 NOON

PLANT SWAP

11:00 am

Click here for more details:  PLANT SALE

FARMERS' MARKET

After you shop for your spring vegetables, strawberries, eggs, baked goods, plants and more stop by the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer booth to get all your gardening questions answered.  Several Master Gardeners will be available from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM on the first Saturday of each month through August.  They also have all the current information about events happening at the Pitt County Arboretum.

MAP to MARKET