EXPERIENCE LIFE IN BLOOM
Blissful blooms,
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Established in 1998, the seven-acre Arboretum surrounding the Pitt County Agricultural Center at 403 Government Circle in Greenville, NC demonstrates the possibilities for plantings in your own garden or landscape. Four season color, drought-tolerant plants, perennials, vegetables, herbs, roses, a children's garden, wildflowers, fruits, container gardens, a tree and shrub collection, and more await you.
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NEW BLOG: VEGETABLES TO PLANT NOW
What's in Bloom Week 3 is now up and ready for viewing.
The Northside Plant Walks utilize the Arboretum and the Northside Walking Trail to tell a unique story about our plants with each tour. Details of this new program may be found on this link.
Potting Day uses 640 quarts of soil
On March 15, Pitt County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (EMGVs) used 640 quarts of soil to fill more than 400 pots with plants in preparation for this year’s annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 20. The plants range from small perennials to larger shrubs.
The photos show: volunteer master gardeners potting the plants, and some of the plants that were potted.
The photos show: volunteer master gardeners potting the plants, and some of the plants that were potted.
Pitt County Arboretum Plant Sale preparation well underway as EMGVs propagate plants at Carolina Seasons Nursery
Story by Susann C., Photos by Knox C.
Story by Susann C., Photos by Knox C.
Judy P., Joanne K. and Eulalia W. survey the pots they have planted.
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It's a sure sign that preparations for the Pitt County Arboretum’s annual Plant Sale on May 20, 2023 are well underway. On February 15, a team of Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (EMGVs) led by Knox C. potted up dozens of plants at Carolina Seasons Nursery. Over the next three months, the delicate cuttings will grow into much larger and sturdier plants ready to take their place in gardens and front- and backyards across Pitt County.
“It was a beautiful day to be outside!” said Knox. The propagated plants are a mix of herbaceous perennials, including Sedges and a few herbs, such as Woolly Thyme, Edible Ginger, and Mountain Mint. Additional plants that were propagated include White African Irises, Cast Iron Plants, Bee Balm, Stoke’s Asters, Ice Plants, Goldenrod, and White Rain Lilies. |
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Thanks to Andrea Pike and Carolina Seasons Nursery for donating plants for the Plant Sale. Carolina Seasons and the Pitt County Arboretum have a longstanding relationship. In addition to providing plants for propagation, the nursery gives Friends of the Arboretum a discount when they purchase plants for their own home gardens. Carolina Seasons Nursery is located at 549 NC-903 N in Greenville.
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Martha D., Eulalia W., and Andrea Pike next to a table covered with small plants.
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Pam Beck enchants listeners at January 28 talk on public and private gardens in North Carolina
Noted gardener Pam Beck enchanted the eighty or so audience members at her talk on North Carolina’s public and private gardens at the Pitt County Arboretum on January 28. Listeners were spellbound by Pam's intimate knowledge of gardens, gardeners, and plant nurseries. The stories, seamlessly narrated and woven from one corner of the state to the other, gave us glimpses into many gardens and gardeners who have broadened the horticultural horizons of North Carolinians. The vignettes were accompanied by photos of people in their gardens. For example, Charlotte Gantz was a 100-year-old garden curator who continued to garden by directly instructing willing helpers to prune or weed when she was no longer able to crouch on her knees. We heard about a couple of professional gardeners who are so busy and passionate propagating plants that they sometimes forget to open their garden center – but will happily do so when asked. We were privileged to see photos of a historical cemetery in Tarborough where people used to bring bunches of flowers and plant shrubs to celebrate with their departed loved ones. In addition to giving us a guided tour of many well-known and not-so-well-known gardens, Pam provided audience members with a handout listing gardens and garden centers referenced in her talk. Thanks to the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (EMGVs) for organizing this delightful presentation at the Pitt County Arboretum. - By Susann C., Pitt County Arboretum EMGV |
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Save the Date. Pitt County's Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (EMGVs) will hold their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
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Friday, December 9, 2022 - Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Pitt County's Master Gardeners welcome you to HiBEARnating!, the new winter exhibit in the Children's Garden. Learn how annuals, perennials, and insects 'sleep' among the dried leaves and dead stems of winter. Check out the bulb containers waiting for warmer weather to 'spring' to life. Play the 'sleeping bear' game where you hunt for hidden images of hibernating bears. And take a book or two from the Little Free Library in the center of the garden. Come visit, and be sure to get a brochure from the 'mailbox' at the garden’s entrance. |
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Rain Gauge
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Rain forecast for this week:
Tuesday, March 28: 15% probability Wednesday, March 29: 85% probability Thursday, March 30: No rain Friday, April 1: 5% probability Saturday, April 2: 40% probability Sunday, April 3: 5% probability *Source: Greenville Rainfall Forecast From drought to flash floods: Greenville's weather is widely variable. Know how much rain is forecast for the Greenville, NC area so that you can keep your plants properly hydrated. |
