Lawn & Garden

Gardening

• • Extension Master Gardener Program of Pitt County
  • Pitt Soil & Water Conservation District
  • Landscaping tips for conserving water
  • Resources on what to plant

Volunteer and Donation Opportunities

• • Food pantries in Greenville, NC
  • Greenville Community Garden

Stormwater Management

• • Plant a rain garden
  • Install rain barrels
  • Disconnect your downspout or make sure it’s directed towards a permeable surface like plants
  • More resources to reduce runoff from your property

More Tips and Info

• • NC State Agriculture & Food Extension
  • Eastern NC planting calendar
  • Compost yard waste and food scraps to produce rich soil for plants
  • Learn more about nonpoint source pollution and how to avoid it