GARDENING NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

As you are making your list of good intentions before the possum drops (or not) tonight, check out this list of gardening resolutions you may want to add:

GARDENING RESOLUTIONS

DISCLAIMER:  We are not promoting or receiving any benefit

 from this company, they just happen to have a very thoughtful list .

RECYCLE CHRISTMAS TREES

Wonder what to do with your tree?  Check out the National Christmas Tree Association's list of ideas by clicking HERE.  We recently heard that goats love Christmas Trees, so maybe you can find some goats and treat them to lunch.

How about setting  up the tree in your backyard to feed the birds for the winter?  Here are some easy instructions:  HOW TO MAKE BIRDSEED ORNAMENTS

Gardening tasks will resume soon enough.

P.S.  A few tickets remain for the January 31st Speaker Event at the Arboretum.  Click here for all the details: PETER HATCH FLYER

FIR FUN FOR US

A group of Master Gardeners recently attended a wreath making class at the Estuarium in Washington.  Individually and collectively, some very pretty wreaths/centerpieces were created.

Photos by RD just fir you

THINGS TO DO WHILE WAITING FOR SANTA

The Master Gardeners recently had a work day at the Arboretum.  Weeding, raking leaves, and planting bulbs were a few of the tasks tackled.  In some areas perennials were cut back and in others they were left standing for winter interest and for the birds to feast on.

Black-eyed Susan seed heads in Wildflower Garden

Here are some gardening jobs you can do now:

WINTER GARDENING

GIFTS FOR GARDENERS WHO HAVE EVERYTHING

We might be able to help you cross some people off your list:

1)  Give a gift membership for 'Friends of the Pitt County Arboretum'.
Yearly Memberships start at $20 for students and seniors, $25 for individuals,
and $40 for family.
Benefits include early entrance to our annual plant sale, reduced ticket prices for
speaker events, and discounts at some local gardening businesses.  
Click here for an APPLICATION and the full list of benefits.

2)  Purchase tickets for our January 31, 2015 Speaker Event:  Peter Hatch,
former director of the gardens of Monticello.  Ticket prices are $15 for Friends,
$20 for General Public.
Click here for PETER HATCH FLYER