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

On May 10, 2025May 5, 2025 By Barbara StroudIn flowers, garden, Garden Center, gardening, Photograph, THOUGHTSLeave a comment

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 April 5, 2025April 4, 2025 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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Spring is Almost Here!

On February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 By Barbara StroudIn Flowers, Photograph, THOUGHTSLeave a comment

Large pot of orchids, off white, burgundy and speckled colors, moss, window backdrop, Abide-A-While, nursery, mount pleasant, sc

Can you believe that it’s almost spring? My husband and I had to run some errands yesterday, popped in Abide-A-While nursery in Mount Pleasant, SC. LOVELY gift items indoors, and the plants, trees, shrubs and flowers are over the top gorgeous. This orchid being a prime example – Wow!

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