Welcome to the Pitt County Arboretum: BUSY MASTER GARDENERS

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

BUSY MASTER GARDENERS

There are two events this week where you can go to meet some Master Gardeners, get your gardening questions answered and pick up some gardening knowledge.

THURSDAY, August 4th, Starting at 10:00 AM
WALKING TOUR OF THE ARBORETUM
403 Government Circle, Greenville

THEME: PLANTS FOR OUR HOT, HUMID SUMMERS

Tours last about 1 1/2 hours and are held rain or shine. Meet under the Shelter in front of the Agricultural Center.

SATURDAY, August 6th, 7:30 AM-11:30 AM
PITT COUNTY FARMERS' MARKET
4560 County Home Road, Greenville

Look for their table under the tent. This is the last Saturday that they will be there this year.

ARBORETUM MISSION

FRIENDS OF THE PITT COUNTY ARBORETUM

To help support and expand our beautiful Arboretum and to strengthen our teaching, demonstration, and outreach programs, become a Friend of the Arboretum. Started in 2002, the nonprofit Friends organization plays a critical role in preserving and perpetuating an important local cultural resource. The Arboretum depends on memberships and gifts for our operating expenses. Friends enjoy many benefits including early admittance to our annual plant sale, discount ticket price for our January Speaker Event, access to our horticultural library, and discounts at local gardening shops. Call 252-902-1709 for an application.