Tag Archives: Brookgreen Gardens

It’s been fun until it wasn’t

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The beach weather was good with temps in the 60’s and 70’s – shirt-sleeve weather. Lots of folks sitting and sunning on the beach which was made a lot easier as of March 1 when golf carts were not allowed. … Continue reading →

Posted in South Carolina | Tagged Beach, Brookgreen Gardens, Magnolias, Murrells Inlet, Skimboard, Snowbirds, South Carolina | 55 Comments

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

Mid January

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

January is never the warmest month at the beach, but we have had some wonderful 68 degree days that we enjoyed to their fullest including a wonderful afternoon walking at Brookgreen Gardens with three friends, walking the beach, and sitting … Continue reading →

Posted in South Carolina | Tagged Beach, Brookgreen Gardens, Dolphins, Garden City, Murrells Inlet, Photography, Snowbird, South Carolina | 67 Comments

Snow or Surf

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

There is something beautiful about freshly fallen snow. Everything is white and sparkly. I’ve lived in snow country for my entire life although some areas received inches while other received feet. I’ve skated on ponds, sledded, skied, made snowmen, and … Continue reading →

Posted in South Carolina | Tagged Brookgreen Gardens, Friends, Friendship, Murrells Inlet, Retirees, Snow, Snowbirds, South Carolina, Winter | 57 Comments

I spy

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

‘I spy with my little eye.’ Did you ever play that with your kids or grands? I did with my grands, and I was thinking about it this weekend while walking the beach and visiting Brookgreen Gardens. What is the … Continue reading →

Posted in South Carolina | Tagged Azalea, Brookgreen Gardens, Inlet Provision Company, Key lime pie, Lobster, Mistletoe, Murrells Inlet, Quilting, Sewing, Snowbirds, South Carolina, Tulip Tree | 58 Comments

Greetings

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Four days left in January. Can you believe it? Where did January go? There is time for one more gardening class this week – pruning with the resident Brookgreen Gardens’ arborist on Wednesday. I’ve finished some paper craft projects that … Continue reading →

Posted in South Carolina | Tagged Brookgreen Gardens, Craft beer, Fried green tomatoes, Gardening, Median crossovers, Paper crafting, Pruning, Roundabouts, Sewing, Snowbirds, South Caroline, Southern cooking | 58 Comments

Wordless Wednesday

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Posted in Gardening, South Carolina | Tagged Brookgreen Gardens, Camellia, Murrells Inlet, Photography, Snowbirds, South Carolina, Wordless Wednesday | 42 Comments

Thursday Doors

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

On Monday, I mentioned I was going to Brookgreen Gardens for a lecture on insects. So, let’s start off the year with a gate to a lush demonstration garden in the Low Country where I attended the lecture. What were … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Thursday Doors | Tagged Brookgreen Gardens, Clemson Cooperative Extension, Gardening, Insects, Murrells Inlet, Photography, South Carolina, Thursday Doors, Turtles | 44 Comments

Postcard from the beach

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Happy Monday! Walking the beach gives a little different slant on things especially when a kayaker appears to provide some interest. Mother Nature sure knows how to paint a picture. What’s going on this week? Well, hubby is playing golf, … Continue reading →