Gardening and outdoors on Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort. Discover majestic gardens, as well as pools and landscapes. Lowcountry living is truly unique and spending time outdoors adds to the beauty of it.
Tips for braving the heat and having beautiful beds One of the best things about the Lowcountry is the warm weather. One of the worst things about the Lowcountry is …
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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Story by Lucy Elam + Photos Courtesy of Wild Birds Unlimited It’s the pileated woodpecker! This striking bird can be heard knock-knocking on Lowcountry trees year-round. …
Now that Covid vaccines are widely available, Willy Nelson said it best, “Just can’t wait to get on the road again!” Here in the Lowcountry, we are fortunate to be …
Make a beautiful goldfish pond the focal point of your garden. It’s easier than you think. A few weeks back, one of our dogs, Savannah, became sick and we had …
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Did you know that cotton has been around an exceptionally long time? The first evidence of cotton farming dates back 7,000 years to the Indus Valley in India, and seeds …
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This ancient ritual brew and coffee substitute is growing all around us. Story + Artwork by Michele Roldán-Shaw A group of sparsely clad men with sun-bronzed skin assemble around the …
Turn your backyard into a tropical paradise with these fantastic fruits. By Addy Codispoti If you’ve ever wanted to experiment with growing bananas, now is your chance! Living in the …
Edible gardens and egg-laying pets feed the Mind, Body & Spirit By Becca Edwards During the Covid pandemic, many of us learned about strength and resiliency and cultivated a can-do …
Many small farms are keeping the region’s agricultural heritage alive and well. The demand for local and regional foods has grown as more of us look to connect with our …
By Michele Roldán-Shaw The very sound of the name “sea island cotton” conjures all the allure of this fabled cloth: ease, luxury, the silky touch of breezes and sunshine on …