13 April 2014

A riot of color

Magnolia Plantation & Garden, Charleston, S.C.
I finally made it out to Magnolia Plantation & Gardens yesterday so I will be sharing a few more blossoms pictures. I felt like I was walking in heaven. It is still glorious and well worth a visit. I renewed my annual pass.
Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, Magnolia Plantation has survived the centuries and witnessed the history of our nation unfold before it from the American Revolution through the Civil War and beyond. It is the oldest public tourist site in the Lowcountry, and the oldest public gardens in America, opening its doors to visitors in 1870 to view the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants in its famous gardens.



12 comments:

Kate said...

Definitely is Paradise!

Jack said...

Joan, it is absolutely beautiful. One odd thing about spending the winter in southwest Florida where flowers bloom all year round is that we don't get the happy surprise of spring flowers and flowering shrubs bursting from the desolation.

William Kendall said...

Beautiful! I'd love to see the place myself!

Janie said...

I miss Charleston all the time, but especially in the Spring.

Rick said...

That's what springtime here is known for and you captured its essence.

Catalyst said...

The South is just sloppy with natural beauty!

Charlestonjoan said...

It felt like it yesterday! Not so much in the worst heat of the summer perhaps but at the moment it is glorious.

Charlestonjoan said...

Charleston is a garden right now. It might/should be the law to have at least one azalea bush in your yard I think. Heheh.

Charlestonjoan said...

Perfect escape from chilly Canada!

Charlestonjoan said...

Yes, that is why downtown was packed yesterday. It is the best time of year.

Charlestonjoan said...

Thanks Rick!

Charlestonjoan said...

Best quote ever! Sloppy with natural beauty. Good one Catalyst!