Monthly Archives: February 2022

Sewing and Gardening

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The hummingbird wall hanging is finished, and for the past week a MI friend and I have been working on small bags utilizing lace zippers that are sewn on the outside. We have a list of recipients because some people … Continue reading →

Posted in South Carolina | Tagged Brookgreen Gardens, Friendship, Garden City Beach, Gardening, Lace zippers, Murrells Inlet, Sewing, Snowbird | 70 Comments

History and Nature

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Being a ‘northerner,’ rice fields were not something I ever spent much time thinking or learning about. My loss. At Brookgreen Gardens, they are a large part of the gardens’ history. Brookgreen’s 9,100 acres was originally composed of four rice … Continue reading →

Posted in South Carolina | Tagged Brookgreen Gardens, History, Lichens, Magnolia blossom, Nature, Photography, Rice growing, Rice plantation, Snowy White Egret | 57 Comments

Postcard from the beach

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Whether it is sunny and warm or cool, gray and foggy, life is good at the beach. When I walk, there is always something interesting to see. I only saw the dolphins once this week, and they barely broke the … Continue reading →