ROSES IN BLOOM

Our Rose Garden at the Arboretum is a trial ground for types of roses that ought to do well in our Eastern NC climate.  Click here for some tips on growing ROSES FOR NORTH CAROLINA.

Here are several that are blooming now:

Rosa 'Radsunny'
Sunny Knockout Rose

Rosa 'Radkopink'
Pink Double Knockout Rose

Rosa 'Meiguimov'
Charlatan Climbing Rose

 Photos by S. DelVecchio

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WE'RE HAVING A BLOOMING TIME AT THE ARBORETUM

The beautiful blooms keep on coming.

Photos by S. DelVecchio

Top (left to right)
Spiraea x vanhouttei, Crataegus viridis (Green Hawthorn), Syringa vulcagis (Lilac), Viburnum macroephalum (Chinese Snowball),
Bottom
Chionanthus virginicus (Fringe Tree), Virburnum plicatum (Doublefile Viburnum), Phlox divaricata (Blue Phlox) , Baptisia alba (White False Indigo)

VEGETABLE GARDEN WORKSHOP

Previous year Vegetable Garden at the Arboretum

Come out and learn tips for growing a successful

VEGETABLE GARDEN

This session's topic is 

"Garden Maintenance"

FREE WORKSHOP

(but call now to register
 252-902-1709)

SATURDAY, April 21st

10:00 AM to Noon

Community Garden

4561 County Home Road, Greenville

THE HUMMINGBIRDS ARE HERE

HUMMINGBIRD MIGRATION MAP

Are you ready for them?  The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only hummingbird that breeds in our area.  They feed on small insects and nectar.  They prefer the nectar from bright, tubular flowers.  The link below will give you more advice to attract them to your garden.

ATTRACTING HUMMINGBIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES

They adore Monarda didyma (Beebalm).  We will have this plant at our Plant Sale on May 19th.

WALKING TOUR OF THE ARBORETUM

Do you have a small group that would like a a Master Gardener Volunteer led Walking Tour of the Arboretum?  Master Gardeners are also available to do a presention for your group about a variety of gardening topics.  Call the Master Gardener Hotline at 252-902-1705 to arrange a date and time. 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - NC State Extension Master Gardener Conference

The conference will cover a variety of gardening topics, plus healthy ways to garden, including yoga and gardening.  Garden themed vendors will also be present.

Featured speakers:
Friday, June 8, Lunch - "Moss Magic in Your Garden" Annie Martin (Mossin' Annie) - Mosses provide green beauty throughout the year.  Learn how to achieve your own moss magic for shade and sun landscape projects.

Friday, June 9, Dinner - "The Reluctant Farmer" Rev. Richard Joyner.  He will detail how the Conetoe Family Life Center, volunteers, residents, churches, and other organizations provide healthy foods, resources, and education.

For more information and to register click here:

GARDENING, A PRESCRIPTION FOR HEALTHY LIVING

PLANT SALE POTTING UP DAY

A large crew of Master Gardeners braved the cold weather to begin digging up plants at the Arboretum to sell at our May 19th Plant Sale.  They were kept busy from selecting the plants to divide, digging them up, putting them in containers, labelling them, placing them in the holding area, and watering them.  430 plants were potted up! The next Work Day will be Tuesday, the 3rd.

Photos by M. Shugart