HGC Fall Plant Sale (Sept 5-6, 2025)
2025-09-05 09:00 - 2025-09-06 18:00 (America/New_York) | 2318 Metts Avenue Wilmington NC, 2318 Metts Avenue, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States
Save the date for our next Hobby Greenhouse Club plant sale: Sept 5-6, 2025 from 9-6 at 2318 Metts Ave, Wilmington, NC
Cash and checks only. Proceeds from the sale fund scholarships for horticultural students at Cape Fear Community College and Brunswick Community College.

HGC Monthly Meeting & After Sale Potluck Dinner (Sept 13, 2025)
2025-09-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States
No speaker this month. Join us to celebrate a successful fall plant sale. Please bring a dish to share as part of the potluck.
6:00 Appetizers and social
6:30 Meeting, then dinner following

History and Future of NC Cooperative Extension and the NHC Arboretum with Amy Mead (Oct 14, 2025)
2025-10-14 19:00 | Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States
Join us for our monthly meeting. All are welcome. Amy Mead, Director of the Arboretum, will join us as this month’s speaker.
Topic: History and Future of NC Cooperative Extension and the NHC Arboretum
Join new County Extension Director, Amy Mead, to learn about NC Cooperative Extension and the New Hanover County Arboretum. Amy will explore the history, mission, and impact of Extension programs in our community, along with a look at how the Arboretum continues to grow as a hub for horticulture, education, and natural resource stewardship.
Amy bio:
Amy Mead serves as the County Extension Director for NC Cooperative Extension and Director of the New Hanover County Arboretum. Amy’s expertise includes coastal plant ecology, water quality, and sustainable landscaping, developed through years of hands-on work and research. As the County Extension Director for New Hanover County, she assists municipalities, professionals, HOAs, and residents in the areas of stormwater pond management, aquatic pesticide licensing, aquatic weed management, and coastal landscaping. In addition, Amy is an ISA certified Arborist and is passionate about native trees, urban forestry, and proper tree maintenance.
Learn more about our club at hobbygreenhouseclub.org

HGC Monthly Meeting: Officer Elections (Nov 11, 2025)
2025-11-11 19:00 | Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States
Join us for our monthly meeting, in which we’ll elect next year’s officers. All are welcome. Learn more about our club at hobbygreenhouseclub.org

HGC Monthly Meeting: Holiday Dinner (Dec 9, 2025)
2025-12-09 18:00 | Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States
Please bring a dish to share. The club will provide turkey and ham.
Please wear your most festive holiday attire.
Appetizers at 6, meeting at 6:30, then dinner.

HGC Monthly Meeting (Jan 13): The Scented Geranium with Sally Jernigan
2026-01-13 19:00 | Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States
The topic of our meeting January 13th (7pm, Arboretum) is The Scented Geranium. I will be presenting it and will bring different type to be felt and smelt. Examples supplied by Shelton Herb Farm.

HGC Monthly Meeting (Feb 10): Native Plants with Duane Truscott
2026-02-10 19:00 | Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States

HGC Annual Greenhouse Tour - March 7
2026-03-07 09:00 - 17:00 | NC
The Hobby Greenhouse Club sponsors a free self-directed tour of local hobby greenhouses every March. HGC members open their greenhouses to the public and are available 9am-5pm to answer your questions. No early birds, please.
Printed descriptions and directions to all of the greenhouses will be available on the day of the tour at the Arboretum (6206 Oleander Drive). The Ability Garden (Lewis) Greenhouse is the location for a plant and garden-related raffle.
Coming soon:
2026 Tour Descriptions (PDF) – Describes each of the greenhouses
2026 Tour Directions (PDF) – Step-by-step directions from one greenhouse to the next
2026 Greenhouse Tour Google Map An interactive Google map that includes greenhouse descriptions
Image of all locations below:

HGC Spring Plant Sale: Fri-Sun, April 10-12
2026-04-10 09:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-12 12:00 - 17:00 | 2318 Metts Avenue Wilmington NC, 2318 Metts Avenue, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States
Free
Friday (9am – 6pm)
Saturday (9am – 6pm)
Sunday (noon – 5pm)

Cash or checks only

HGC Fall Plant Sale: Fri & Sat Sept 11-12
2026-09-11 09:00 - 18:00 | 2318 Metts Avenue Wilmington NC, 2318 Metts Avenue, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States
Save the date for our next Hobby Greenhouse Club plant sale: 9-6 at 2318 Metts Ave, Wilmington, NC
Cash and checks only. Proceeds from the sale fund scholarships for horticultural students at Cape Fear Community College and Brunswick Community College.

HGC Fall Plant Sale: Fri & Sat, Sept 11-12
2026-09-12 09:00 - 18:00 | 2318 Metts Avenue Wilmington NC, 2318 Metts Avenue, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States

HGC Monthly Meeting: Oct 13
2026-10-13 08:00 - 17:00 | TBD
