Sandhills Horticultural Society

The Sandhills Horticultural Society is a public membership, non profit organization that provides funds for development of the Gardens; acts as a volunteer organization supplying docents and various garden specialists; offers a variety of garden-related special events; and encourages individual, family, and lifetime memberships.

This organization provides an excellent opportunity for people to contribute to the growth of the Gardens through membership, donation, and volunteer programs. To become active in the continuing development of the Gardens, become a member of the Sandhills Horticultural Society. Non-member gifts are also appreciated.

Sandhills Horticultural Society Membership Benefits

  • Free or discounted garden seminars and workshops
  • First access to the Bloomin’ News, quarterly Newsletter
  • 2023 Reciprocal Agreement to over 200 gardens in the USA (American Horticultural Society)
  • Discounts on Sandhills Horticultural Society plant sales (Spring & Fall)

Call (910) 695-3882

Membership Form

Reciprocal Admissins Program 2020 member garden

Sandhills Horticultural Society Board Members
Alan Butler, President
Larry Allen, Vice President
Ginny Ferguson, Secretary
Cynthia Birdsall
Laurie Deleot
Karen Frye 
Jan Hiltner
Lin Hilton
Frances Kruitbosch
Carol Lucas
Joe Morris
Shannon Newton
Tom Pruett
Alice Romans-Hess
Randy Saunders
Kyle Sonnenberg
Jim Westmen, Director of Gardens
Fred Garrett, Emeritus
Dee Johnson, Emeritus
Germaine Elkins, Executive Director,  SCC Foundation