Cocktails from South Carolina Bars

Sunset on the Sound Cocktail

Wow – the view, the sunsets, the food and the cocktails were spectacular at the Quarterdeck Restaurant at the base of the lighthouse in Hilton Head, SC.  Our friend, Lisa picked this gem for her birthday dinner. I had the Sunset on the Sound plant based cocktail which was so yummy! Ingredients: Banks 5 year […]

Bean Varieties

Pinto Beans

Pinto beans are a go-to bean for Mexican dishes. Features: 1) Pinto beans are half-runner plants.  The bush part of the plant will grow up to 20 inches tall.  Also, the plant will also send off a vine (a runner).  If you plant them near a fence or a trellis, you will get more beans […]

Other Gardens

Our National Parks Exhibit

Garden Railroad: Our National Parks Exhibit was on display at Phipps at the same time as the Blooms Under the Big Top. The featured photo above is Saguaro National Park.  The rest of the parks are labeled below.  I loved seeing all the little plants – way to go Phipps!