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

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

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



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)

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.

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.

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.