A WINTER WALK IN THE ARBORETUM

If you were to stroll around the arboretum this time of year, here are some plants you will see.

Photos by M. Shugart

THANK YOU FOR COMING

A full house enjoyed a morning with Brie Arthur learning about planting edibles in and around all of your landscape (even in the front yard!).  All were busy taking notes during her two hour presentation.  At the end of the morning, her book selling/signing line confirmed the fact that the gardeners present were ready to join her 'Foodscape Revolution'. 

If you missed out, you can check out her webiste at 

www.briegrows.com

Thank you also to our sponsors:

103.7 WTIB-FM, Anderson Pine Straw & Mulch, Carolina Seasons Nursery, 

East Coast Equipment and Wild Birds Unlimited 

BRIE ARTHUR TICKETS ON SALE

Don't miss out!  Limited tickets remain!

FLOWER ARRANGING PROS

A few Master Gardeners gathered their greenery and some purchased blooms and put their artistic talents to work.  The arrangements will be used for the retirement party of the Carol H., Extension's Admin Assistant.  We will miss Carol.  She has been a great help to the MG Program.

TaDa!!!!!

PLANTS WITH WINTER INTEREST

During the winter months, our What's In Bloom display is often lacking blooms.  However, it is a great time to showcase our variety of evergreen shrubs and trees.  There are many shapes, colors, and textures that add interest to the landscape.

(TOP  l. to r.)
1.  Illicium parviflorum (Anise Tree)
2.  Fatshedera lizei (Tree Ivy)
3.  Pittosporum sp.
4.  Agarista populifolia (Florida Leucothoe)
5.  Osmanthus x fortunei (Fortune's Tea Olive)
(BOTTOM  l. to r.)
6.  Aucuba japonica (Japanese Aucuba)
7.  Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' (Cherry Laurel)
8.  Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkeansis' (Schip Cherry Laurel)
9.  Prunus laurocerasus (Common Cherry Laurel)
10. Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' (Chindo Viburnum)

Photos by S. DelVecchio

BUY TICKETS NOW FOR BRIE ARTHUR

Since it is not a time for many outside gardening tasks, January is a time for learning some new gardening practices.  Come spend a morning with other gardeners.  This year the Pitt County Master Gardeners are hosting Brie Arthur.  You may have seen her on TV last Saturday.  Here is a clip where she talks about 'Foodscaping':

 VIDEO - Brie Arthur

AFTER ICE AND SNOW- CARE FOR PLANTS

With our first winter storm behind us, your trees and shrubs may need tending to.  Click here for helpful information: HELPING TREES AND SHRUBS RECOVER