Category: Garden Center

A Peek At The Beautiful Things in Life!

On By Barbara StroudIn Design Inspiration, Garden Center, Photograph, THOUGHTSLeave a comment
vintage earn, red berries, fence with roping for the holidays

Happy Wednesday! Where does the time go? It seems like it was just Halloween! Thanksgiving flew by and now Christmas is very, very close! For many of us there is so much to do to prepare. It’s good to start early, which I used to be good at, but now am running behind like most of you. It’s all good, we can only try to get everything on our lists done, right? Wondering what cool place I was at with such a beautiful view (in the image) – see below…

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Behold the Citrus Trees – Charleston, SC!

On By Barbara StroudIn garden, Garden Center, gardening, Photograph, THOUGHTS2 Comments
Citrus tree outside

Aren’t they gorgeous? I love to see a beautiful citrus tree in a huge pot – it really can make a bold statement. We don’t have one but we’ve looked at them. Charleston, SC is Zone 9 for plants, so it’s pretty tropical but we do get an occasional frost. That being said, there are many (MANY) citrus trees around here. A neighbor has a giant old (grapefruit or very, very large lemon) tree in his backyard FILLED with grapefruit looking fruit.

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Spectacular Blooms in Charleston!

On By Barbara StroudIn flowers, Garden Center, Photograph, THOUGHTSLeave a comment
Beautiful flower planter!

Breathtaking, right? Just when you think they can’t possibly come up with another floral arrangement idea, BAM, there it is in all its glory. Pure brilliance. I get so many great ideas wandering around garden centers. They just have a special touch and unique vision that can bring the unexpected together…

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A Butterfly Magnet!

On By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Design Inspiration, Favorite Things, flowers, Garden Center, gardening, Photograph, THOUGHTSLeave a comment

Skimming through my photos and I ran across this beauty – the epitome of fall. And, WHO doesn’t love fall? It’s my absolute favorite season because it means I’ve gotten through a very hot, humid summer. Although summer was very warm, we had a slight cooling after July. The weather wasn’t cool, it was still humid but not quite as hot (or at least to me), what a joy! #rejoiceinthelittlethings

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Dahlias at Abide-A-While Nursery in Charleston, SC

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Spectacular, right? I think Dahlias demand attention – and they easily receive it. They’re beautiful in a vase or left outside, they are stunning in every way. A starburst of color and perfection. I’ve seen them in Maine (gorgeous) and North Carolina (breathtaking), and have always envied them. I don’t recall seeing them growing in the Charleston, SC area. Charleston can get quite warm and humid, maybe that’s why…

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Abide-A-While for Gifts (take a peek)!

On By Barbara StroudIn Garden Center, Photograph, THOUGHTS1 Comment
Showcase in store, John Deran book, glass trays, potted plant, orange light, pretty decor

John Derian items are always so interesting. There is a fabulous mix in this gift shop, fabulous scents, paper and stationery products, jewelry, and just beautiful things to make your home your very own. It’s so nice to have a few great places in town where you can pop in for a gift and know it’ll be special.

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My Favorite Flower to Plant!

On By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Favorite Things, flowers, garden, Garden Center, Photograph, THOUGHTS1 Comment
Flowers with pink buds and green leaves, tall shrubs, pool

This plant is such a joy I cannot even begin to express how much I absolutely adore it. We planted a few in pots last year – around this time, they bloomed all summer long! Literally you do nothing but make sure they don’t get too dry (especially in a pot). Give them a nice drink of water when they look thirsty and they’re good!

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