WHAT'S IN BLOOM

The rain this week did it's job of perking up the Arboretum's plants.  Here is a sample of what you can see in our gardens.

HERB GARDEN     1) Rosemary officininalis

                                  7) Lavandula stroechas (Spanish Lavender)

                                  8) Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender)

PERENNIAL BORDER   2) Baptisia alba (White Wild Indigo)

                                           9) Nepeta x faassenii 'Six Hills Giant' (Catmint)

WILDFLOWER GARDEN     3) Zizia aurea (Golden Alexander)

BUTTERFLY GARDEN    4) Philadelphus x virginalis 'Natchez' (Mock Orange)

                                             5) Verbena bonariensis (Brazilian verbena)
                                             6) Feniculum vulgare 'Prupureum' (Bronze Fennel)
                                           10) Achillea 'Moonshine' (Yarrow)

Photos by M. Endres

ONE MONTH UNTIL OUR PLANT SALE

All the plants are potted up and being cared for by the Master Gardeners.  We will have another good selection of easy to grow plants waiting for you on May 20th.

Here are some plants that are in bloom at the Arboretum this week.  Some of them may be available for sale on the 20th.

1. Camelia japonica

2. Baptisia alba (White Wild Indigo)

3. Zizia aurea (Golden Alexander)

4. Erigeon puchellus 'Lynnehaven Carpet'

5. Baptisia x 'Carolina Moonlight'

6. Dianthus caryophyllus (Border Carnation)

7. Lavandula stroechus (Spanish Lavender)

8. Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender)

9. Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'  (Catmint)

10. Phlox pilosa (Downy Phlox)

Photos by M. Endres

AZALEAS

Even though some buds were nipped by a snap of cold weather, the flowering azaleas have put on a good show.  If yours is done flowering and you want to reduce its size, after it finishes blooming is the time to prune.  Here is an article with pruning tips:

 PRUNE AZALEAS NOW

All is not rosy with azaleas, though.  They have many diseases and insect problems to look out for.  Here are two sources to help you take care of your azaleas:

AZALEA DISEASES          AZALEA PESTS

Azaleas by the Herb Garden at Arboretum

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VEGETABLE GARDEN WORKSHOP

THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH

10:00 am - Noon

Come out to the Pitt County Arboretum to learn tips for growing a successful garden

and participate in hands-on demonstrations of planting vegetables.

Bring gloves and garden tools to dig right in!

FREE, but call to register.

252-902-1709

Workshop will be led by Extension Agent, Eric Derstine,
and Master Gardener Volunteers.