Winter beauties in bloom

Local gardens' camellias are showstoppers

Camellias propagated by a Georgia man are blooming and on display at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens for the first time. The unregistered varieties are planted in a garden there as part of an effort to preserve them. Read More

Step up home design with the right railings

Q Any tips on selecting railings for a new home with lots of stairs? I've checked out the options; we are looking for something that goes with dark wood floors and middle-of-the-road modern furnishings. Thanks. Read More

This week's house plan

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Garden valentines take on chocolate challenge

If chocolate's the thing for your sweetie on Valentine's Day, why give plain old candy when you can give a chocolate plant (Theobroma cacao)? Read More

Bonsai offers learning process

For Vietnam veteran Pete Logan, practicing the art of bonsai has been therapeutic, helping him deal with some of the problems of his post-traumatic stress disorder. Read More

Puppies must learn what they can chew

Q I would like to put down a blanket on the hard garage floor for my 8-month-old puppy to sleep on. But everything I put down, I find in my yard, torn up. What can I do? Read More

PET STORY: Mount Pleasant owner saves pug after unwanted dip

I had a friend who was going deep-sea fishing. He was to leave early one Saturday morning, so I thought it would be nice to see him off. He was leaving at 6:30 a.m., so at 4 that morning, I decided to take my pug, Merry Christmas, to help me scout out where to find him. Read More

Orphaned greyhound at Westminster

Simpsonville dog breeder Pam Rubinstein's emotions will be all over the map when her greyhound, Duncan, enters the ring this week at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Read More

This week's real estate transactions

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Home & Garden Events

Today Bonsai Study Group What: The monthly meeting will focus on the repotting of conifer and juniper Bonsai and will be led by club members. When: 2-4 p.m. Feb. 12 Where: Cuthbert Community Center in the Azalea Park, 118 W. 5th S. S... Read More

TAYLOR COLUMN: Quail recipes a walk on the wild side

It's that time of year when Charleston truly gets a little wilder. Partly in the social sense, as if we need any excuses, but wilder also applies to what some people will be eating, such as venison chili and duck gumbo. Read More

Magnolia focuses on blacks' role

A broad consideration of the role African-Americans have played in developing Lowcountry history and culture will take place during a Magnolia Plantation and Gardens program Feb. 11. The plantation's daylong program, a Black History Month event, will feature history, anthropology and gene... Read More

This week's house plan

The main entry to this home is protected by a columned front porch. The split-level design features 1,285 square feet of finished living space. Read More

Clock collectors talk about watches

It's time to talk about the love of clocks. A group of people enthralled with timepieces gathered Sunday at Live Oak (Calif.) Grange for a bi-monthly meeting of the local chapter of the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors. The meeting drew about 50 people to the 1... Read More

'From Slavery to Freedom events

"From Slavery to Freedom" is a day-long program on Feb. 11 at Magnolia Plantation focusing on the role African-Americans have played in developing Lowcountry history and culture. The schedule is as follows: --10 a.m.: Michael D. Coker, assistant to the director, Old Exchan... Read More