"Gardening You Can Do"


The Pitt County Arboretum is located on the grounds of the Agriculture Center at 403 Government Circle, Greenville NC 27834. Click here for a map to the Ag Center.  It is a part of the Pitt County Cooperative Extension Service. For further information about the Arboretum please call (252) 902-1701.

ARBORETUM OPEN HOUSE


May 20, 2007
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Sky view of the Pitt County Agriculture CenterScenes from the 2004 Open House


GRAND OPENING OF THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN

Children's Garden LayoutChildren's Garden LayoutPreparation for Cobblestones

Laying Cobblestone in Children's GardenChildren's Garden Sidewalk

  • Community Plant Swap
  • Visit the Gardens
  • Demonstrations
  • Refreshments
  • Plant Sale

    • Mission

    Increase consumer and green industry (nurseries, garden centers, and landscapers) knowledge and adoption of proper plant selection, cultural practices, and pest management practices that will maximize plant performance, economic resources, and protect the environment.

    Arboretum Uses

    Current Plantings

    Click on a section to view a listing of plants in each area!

    Certified Plant Professional Herb Garden Vegetable Garden
    Perennial Border Mixed Border Fire Hydrant Garden
    Container Gardens Agriculture Center Landscape Plants for Wet Sites
    Rose Garden Turfgrass Plots Children's Garden

    Plant Trials

    The Pitt County Center is working with the JC Raulston Arboretum (NC State University) and is a trial site for potential new plant releases from the arboretum. The first planting consisted of 14 Pittosporum taxa. They were planted in April 2004. Click here for a listing of these plants!

    Future Plans

    Become A Friend of the Pitt County Arboretum

    If you have questions or need additional information concerning the Arboretum please email: Danny Lauderdale or call him at (252) 902-1701.

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    Page last revised on April 30, 2007