Nash County Arboretum

Explore the Nash County Arboretum, where Extension Master Gardener volunteers grow demonstration gardens of plants that thrive here and share free, research-based guidance for healthy, sustainable gardens and landscapes. The Nash County Arboretum is located on the grounds of the Nash County Agriculture Center and is maintained by the NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Nash County. The Nash County Arboretum consists of 13 curated garden areas, each with a unique theme. Start you tour in the Entrance Garden and stop to smell the roses in the Rose Garden, as you continue on through to the Terrace Garden. As you cross the bridge and enter into the Volunteer Garden, take note of the curved stream that lines its back end. Cross over into the 4-H Garden and enjoy the fountain at the center of our green clover. Our Rain Garden offers solutions for those of you dealing with wet soils. From there, follow the path through the Pollinator Garden and note the incredible variety of plant and insect life within. Across the parking lot is our Demonstration Screen, which displays trees, shrubs, and grasses that can be used in borders. Continue on through the Patriot Garden, where red, white, and blue are the colors you'll see. Visit the First Garden, the planting that started it all, before dipping into the Tranquility Garden for a moment of zen. Finish up with a look at the Juniper Garden and Holly Garden, and take note of the beautiful historic cabin, the heart of our next planned addition, the Homestead Garden. Throughout the arboretum, take note that we also have special collections of Pittosporums and forest trees, as well as a trail of bluebird houses that even stretches into our neighboring properties. The Nash County Arboretum intends to promote professional development of the green industry and urban forest industry, as well as to educate home gardeners. We aim to provide full accessibility to the gardens, provide opportunities for volunteerism, and build multicultural awareness. It is our overriding intent to make the arboretum a beautiful, fun, and relaxing place to visit.