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Tag Archives: Brookgreen Gardens
It’s been fun until it wasn’t
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
Wordless Wednesday
Posted in Gardening, South Carolina
Tagged Brookgreen Gardens, Camellia, Murrells Inlet, Photography, Snowbirds, South Carolina, Wordless Wednesday
42 Comments
Thursday Doors
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
Postcard from the beach
Happy Monday! Walking the beach givesĀ 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
Posted in South Carolina
Tagged Beach, Brookgreen Gardens, Gardening, Insects, Kayak, Murrells Inlet, Quilting, Snowbirds, South Carolina, Sunrise, Sunset
52 Comments