The Lowcountry’s iconic Live Oaks
A tree talk with master Story by Carolyn Males On a sunny morning, master arborist Michael Murphy and I meet up for some tree talk beneath the live oaks in …
Winter gardening in the Lowcountry
Story by Nancy Renner Winter is a great time to garden in the Lowcountry. For newcomers it’s especially exciting to learn that many vegetables including lettuces, arugula, radishes, spinach, carrots, …
How to start your own herb garden
Save money and improve meals by growing your favorite plants all year long By Reese Kimmons Growing herbs isn’t difficult, even for those who have never tried it. Herb gardens …
Fall container gardening
Start a new seasonal theme with colorful plants, pumpkins and gourds. Story by Karen Krug October is still a great time to plant up a container garden. You probably have …
The Accidental Gardener: Summer gardening survival guide
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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Frequent Flyer: Pileated Woodpecker
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. …
The Accidental Gardener: On the road again, just can’t wait to get on the road again…
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 …
The Accidental Gardener: Something fishy is going on!
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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The Accidental Gardener: If you ‘cotton to’ grow cotton in your yard – read on!
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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Wayback Lowcountry: Black drink
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 …