The plant sale is over and we are grateful for the support that this community provides every year. We love being able to fund full scholarships to SCC students in the horticulture program and that we are able to provide support for other gardening projects in the community. We can all be proud that we are able to make a difference, beautify our yards in the process and support a local business. If you click on the “Major Projects” tab above you will find information on projects that you helped fund in the past.
You can find some information on care of your plants at the “Plant Sale” page by clicking here.
Please explore the rest of our website. We are expanding it with additional gardening information, upcoming local garden-related events and places of interest to visit. Check out the May issue of “Our State” magazine for an article on North Carolina garden clubs. The gardens of two of our members are featured there.
***We welcome donation requests in support of local horticultural-related beautification and education projects. To submit a grant request click here.***
Our Annual Plant Sale
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Our home is the beautiful and historic Village of Pinehurst, located in the Sandhills of North Carolina. Known as the home of American golf and the longleaf pine ecosystem, its temperate climate makes gardening a popular activity.
Beautifying Our Community
The Magnolia Branch cleaning up around the new bench donated to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Pinehurst Garden Club.
Beautifying Our Gardens
Members take pride in beautifying their gardens. Hanging baskets make a striking addition to any garden .
Supporting Fellow Gardeners
We fund a full scholarship for a horticultural student at Sandhills Community College. This year we funded two.
Spring in the Garden
Signs of spring are popping up everywhere. Songbirds begin to nest in early April and you can see signs of courting activity among “couples.” Nest boxes are available at Pinehurst Village Hall for $15. The boxes are appropriate for Bluebirds and other small songbirds like chickadees, nuthatches, titmice, etc.
Plant of the Month
Photo by Gary Wade, U. of Ga., Bugwood.org
The plant of the month could easily be the Azalea or the Dogwood but how about this one…the Chinese Snowball Viburnam? It’s a striking shrub when in full bloom at this time of year. It can easily be mistaken for a hydrangea. If you don’t have one, you don’t know what you’re missing. Click here for more information.
Question of the Month
When can I safely plant annuals outdoors?
Wait until the latter part of April before putting tender plants outdoors. The last expected frost date is usually around April 15 but better to err on the side of caution. Check the 7 day weather forecast to see if another cold spell is expected.
Upcoming Events/Lectures/Workshops 2023
Tues., Apr. 18, 11:00-1:30 – Perennials with Tony Avent – Tony Avent, international plant explorer, garden lecturer and writer, and proprietor of Plant Delights Nursery will give a talk on “Perennials: What’s New and Exciting and Overlooked.” Free but early registration is encouraged. Click here for more information. Sandhills Community College, Owens Auditorium.
Wed., May 17 – 1-2 pm – Workshop on Cut Flower Arrangements – Jennifer Donovan of Shady Maples Farm will present a workshop on making arrangements using cut flowers you may have grown and other local floral materials. All supplies are included in the price of this workshop and participants will leave with a fresh flower arrangement and the knowledge to create their own lovely bouquets. Class is limited to 15.
Price: Members: $50 Non-members: $55 Click here to register.
Garden Tours/Special Events
The North Carolina Extension Service Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden in Pittsboro is open for touring. Virtual tours are also available. Click here for more information about the garden and information on spring tours.
Seedlings Garden Club of Southern Pines will host their annual Home and Garden Tour in April.