ÎÛÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Horticultural Gardens

Welcome to the ÎÛÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Horticultural Gardens

We invite you to enter a variety of gardens, including the unique natural environment of the North Carolina ÎÛÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ. Here you will find collections of plants both familiar and unusual, all presented in specially designed landscapes. Whether you visit to indulge your botanical interests, to learn more about the ÎÛÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ, or to enjoy a stroll through our enchanting gardens, you will be enriched by the experience.

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Locations and Hours

Ball Garden Visitors Center

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact Us
sccgardens@sandhills.edu
(910) 695-3964

What's Happening at the Gardens

Seasons of Bloom

Explore what’s in bloom throughout the year across the ÎÛÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Horticultural Gardens.

America 250 | Horticultural Gardens

Explore the gardens’ connection to early American history and the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.

Support the Gardens

Explore ways to support the gardens and help sustain their growth, programs, and community impact.

Artwork in the Gardens

Explore the sculptures and installations that bring art and landscape together throughout the gardens.

Garden of Lights

Explore the ÎÛÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Garden of Lights, a festive holiday display illuminating the gardens on select nights each season.

Student Education

Explore how the gardens serve as a living laboratory for students in the ÎÛÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Landscape Gardening Program.

 

16 Remarkable Gardens in the Heart of ÎÛÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ.

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Garden Events

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Aug 22 2026
9:00 AM Ball Garden Visitors Center

Great Southeast Pollinator Census - Saturday

Aug 22 2026
9:00 AM Ball Garden Visitors Center

Make a Bee Habitat

 

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