Trekking through the Georgia wilderness in October of 1765, the father and son team of naturalists, John and William Bartram, came across a small, sandy plot of a couple of acres along the Altamaha River, not far from where Jesup and Darien are now located.
Maybe this should have been called the sticky on summer gardening. It is steamy out there and if you dally too long it can be downright uncomfortable. No one wants to be pulling weeds when the beach is calling or a cool paddle through the marshes has a much better ring to it.
It’s time we had a little talk - that talk. You’ve reached that stage in life when you notice things are changing; there are times when you feel an overwhelming urge; I want you to go out there feeling confident, aware, and prepared, and I want you to understand just what is going on, so that you can be a responsible and caring person. Reproduction is a very complex process, and it is important to realize it is not all about sex. There is so much more.
The garden centers are chock full with a dazzling array of colorful plants well suited for sunny locations right now. They are right out front and center where they blind you with their glittering colors and shapes.
It’s time, once again, for the Beaufort Garden Club's annual Garden-a-Day event. This FREE event attracts over 2000 people during the designated week. Now in its 22nd year, this self-directed tour will take place June 6 – 10, 2016. The private gardens are open daily from 9:30-12:30.