Sandhills Horticultural Society Events

Fall Lectures and Workshops

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

Woodpeckers: Master Musicians of the Pineywoods

Thursday, November 20th
1:00pm

*Registration for this event is FULL.

Please email sccgardens@sandhills.edu to be added to the waitlist.

Join Gabriela Garrrison, the Eastern Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, as she teaches us about the various species of woodpeckers that occur in the Sandhills. These curious birds are known for their distinctive pecking and drumming sounds. She will discuss their biology and foraging behaviors, as well as the vital role they play in nature. She will also delve into the unique characteristics that make the longleaf pine ecosystem so special and round it out with an overview of the rare and elusive red-cockaded woodpecker, a small bird with a big personality.

This event is FREE for everyone

11/21 - LSG & Culinary "Pies & Plants Sale"

Friday, November 21st
10:00am

Come on out for this annual collaboration between the students of the Landscape Gardening Program and the Culinary program. They will be selling cyclamen and amaryllis in different varieties, both of which are such beautiful and unique plants. The pie selections are Pumpkin, Apple, Pecan, Sweet Potato, and new for 2025, Mud Pie! Be sure to arrive early as these pies and plants tend to sell out quickly.

Santa in the Gardens

Sunday, November 30th
12:00pm - 4:00pm

*Registration for this event is FULL.

Please email sccgardens@sandhills.edu to be added to the waitlist.

Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to the Gardens again this year for our annual Santa in the Gardens event! Especially created for children and families, it will be an afternoon full of holiday fun and activities, including making reindeer food, writing letters to Santa, and learning about plants. Your little one may want to get their face painted, complete a scavenger hunt, or try making a simple holiday craft to take home with them. Cookies-n-Moore will also be on-site with a free cookie and beverage for each child!

New this year...Santa and Mrs. Claus will have their very own tent for visitation and photos. We have teamed up with a local photographer, too, who will be offering professional digital photos for those who are interested. You must register and pay for the professional photographer service ahead of time, so please check the appropriate ticket when registering.

As always, we will be collecting canned and non-perishable goods to donate to our SCC Campus food pantry. Any contributions you can make to that will be very much appreciated!

12/4 - LSG Holiday Plant Sale, SCC Employees & SHG Members Only

Thursday, December 4th
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Support our Landscape Gardening students and get your choice the day before the public sale. We will have a beautiful selection of poinsettias, cyclamen, and amaryllis — just in time for the holidays!
Come shop for festive blooms to brighten your home or pick up the perfect gift for someone special. Support our hardworking students and take home a little holiday cheer!

Members must present their membership cards, and guests of members can attend the public sale on December 5th.

12/5 - LSG Holiday Plant Sale, for the public

Friday, December 5th
9:00am - 12:00pm

Our Landscape Gardening students have been busy growing a beautiful selection of poinsettias, cyclamen, and amaryllis — just in time for the holidays!
Come shop for festive blooms to brighten your home or pick up the perfect gift for someone special. Support our hardworking students and take home a little holiday cheer!

Pinecone Wreaths - Seasonal Craft Workshop

Wednesday, December 10th
10:00am - 12:00pm

This year’s holiday craft is the making of a pinecone wreath to decorate for the holidays and possibly for the whole year. A very versatile project, these wreaths can be designed to change up certain elements and use them for more than just end of the year holidays if you wish. You can choose the option of making a 12” or 18” wreath. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite ribbon or plant material to add your own special touch.

Members:
12" wreath - $20
18" wreath - $25

Non-Members:
12" wreath - $30
18" wreath - $35

20 spaces available.

12/11 - Winter Birds & Berries, Monthly Tour

Thursday, December 11th
10:00am

Join us as we look for the winter birds in the Gardens and what they're depending on for their dinner during this cooler and less abundant season.

This event is FREE
Limit 15 people.

Upcoming Events for Winter 2025

1/8 - Monthly Garden Tour

1/16 - Pruning Workshop

2/12 - Monthly Garden Tour

2/28 - Bonsai Workshop

Check back often to stay up to date on these and additional events, registration links will be posted here when available