May 10
By John Nelson All the “composites,” or members of the sunflower family (or aster family, if you prefer) have their tiny, reduced flowers arranged in compact heads. A single head is sometimes called a “capitulum,” which of course, means “small head.” Recall that each ovary of each flower will ripen into a fruit, and with …
May 08
Do you have what it takes to compete in one of the lowcountry’s toughest and longest-running endurance competitions? The Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series (CSTS) is kicking off its 23rd year of challenging athletes to the area’s premier swim, bike and run event at James Island County Park. Registration is open now and the first race …
Apr 25
For the month of May, the best fitness instructors at MUSC Wellness Center will pair up with the prettiest landscapes in Charleston County parks to entice you to get moving in the great outdoors. The Adventure Out program features more than 25 offerings, including aqua, Zumba dance, yoga and martial arts to help you turn …
Apr 16
By John Beausang Meet the Alderman family. Don, Jenny, Dylan and Jack. All have signed up for the 2013 Carolina Cup in Wrightsville Beach, April 24-28. They will join amateurs and professionals from around the world in one of the largest and most respected stand up paddleboarding events in the United States. “They should get …
Apr 15
By Tom Burgess Every Easter Sunday, Night Heron Park is bursting with pastel colors, whether it’s from the thousands of Easter Eggs scattered on every inch of grass, or the colorful outfits that families don for the spring holiday. This Easter was no different; the Easter Bunny arrived with the normal gifts and eggs, except …
Mar 15
By John Nelson Gardeners will tell you that the soil has a lot to do with what will grow in it. One aspect of understanding the nature of soils involves their chemistry, specifically concerning the organic matter and the minerals within it, and whether they are naturally acidic, or alternatively circumneutral, or “basic.” The more …
Mar 14
By Captain Chad Kelly Over the last few weeks we have gotten a lot of rain. One problem with this is in many areas our man made or natural drainage is not equipped to handle this amount of run off. This leads to flooding so I would like to take a moment to remind everyone …
Mar 11
Kick off the spring season at Freshfields Village, the shopping and dining destination located at the crossroads of Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns Islands, with a family-friendly line-up of events. A free Spring Concert Series will be offered Fridays (March 22, March 29 and April 5) on the Village Green. Celebrate Easter at the annual Easter Festival …
Feb 08
By Alan E. Green DVM For most of us lucky enough to have pets, the saying that, “Our pets are our family members,” strikes a familiar tone. When our pets become ill or injured, we want the very best medical care possible. The good news is, veterinary medicine has truly evolved over the last fifteen …
Feb 06
One of the many perks about living in the lowcountry during the winter months, besides the mild temperatures and captivating sunsets, is the beloved island cuisine…oysters. On January 26, the Bohicket Marina Merchants Association hosted their annual oyster roast to raise money for the “Free Family Fun” events held at the marina during the summer. …
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