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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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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