Sandhills Horticultural Society Events

Autumn Lectures and Workshops

All classes and workshops are held in the Burlingame Room at the Ball Visitors Center, Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, unless otherwise noted. Registration for each event is listed below.  

 

How to Over Winter Tropicals

October 15th
10:00-11:00am

We are excited to welcome back Alex Wiseman from Provision Ace Garden Center for an in-depth discussion on how to over winter your tropical plants. Alex will provide examples of tropicals and different products and procedures to care for them in the winter. He will also bring a plant as a door prize to be given out to one of our lucky registrants!          
COST: Free for members/ $10 non-members         
Limit 30 people.

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Storytelling in the Hoad Children’s Garden

October 26th
10:30-11:30am

Bring the kiddos out for a special seasonal storytelling time with “Clara the Good Witch” in the Hoad Children’s Garden. Clara is an expert storyteller, from the tip of her pointed hat to her knotty toes, she loves making stories come to life!                                                                    
This event is FREE             
Limit 20 children up to 10 years of age.   
Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Exploring the Colors of Fall – Monthly Tour

November 14th
10:00am

Will there be color, or will the leaves have dropped and turned brown? Different trees and plants go through their vibrant Fall changes at different times throughout the season, and the timing can change year to year. Come for a walk through the gardens to see what’s still showing off and having it’s last hurrah and what’s already fallen, changing the look of the garden landscape. 
This event is FREE  
Limit 15 people. 

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Santa in the Gardens

December 1st                                                                                                          
Session #1: 1:00-2:30pm                                                                                                      
Session #2: 2:30-4:00pm

Are you ready for the event of the season? Once again, we are having our highly anticipated day with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Gardens. We will have many fun activities like Writing Letters to Santa, Face Painting, Reindeer Food, and Story Time with Mr. & Mrs. Claus in person. The kiddos will have a chance to sit with Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas. 
This event is FREE                                     
Limit 75 children per session. 

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Succulent Christmas Tree Centerpiece

December 3rd
10:30am-12:00pm

Join Carol Lucas, owner of Carol Lucas Designs in Carthage, for a fun and festive workshop to create your own unique succulent Christmas tree arrangement. Our workshop will guide you step-by-step to create a vertical mini-succulent centerpiece for your entertaining table this season. The tree also makes for stunning DIY Christmas gifts for a family member or friend. All succulents, form, mini lights, & supplies will be provided. This live arrangement can also be used throughout the year by changing the lights to fit the occasion such as hearts, eggs, pumpkins.               
COST: $60 members/$75 non-members  
Limit 15 people.