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March 13th, 2008

The South in Bloom: Flower Trails, Garden Tours and More in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia

Still making the way through the South in search of some spring flowers. Here is what’s happening.
Exploring Kentucky…

More Wildflowers: J.J. Audubon State Park is hosting a Wildflower Extravaganza on April 5. Join others at the Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary on a Wildflower Search April 6. April 17-20 is Wildflower Weekend at the Natural Bridge State Resort […]

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March 13th, 2008

The South in Bloom: Flower Trails, Garden Tours and More in Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina

The South is in full bloom for Spring. Here are just a few places that you can find the colors.
Exploring Tennessee…

Bell Buckle’s Daffodil Day is scheduled for March 15. Events include a special tree planting ceremony and a daffodil show.

 

Get ‘Wild’ about Wildflowers: Fall Creek Falls State Park is hosting their annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage […]

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March 13th, 2008

The South in Bloom: Flower Trails, Garden Tours and More in Alabama, Georgia and Florida

Continuing across the South in search of blooms…
Visiting Alabama…

View over 250,000 azaleas in bloom at Mobile’s Bellingrath Gardens during the Spring. Various varieties include ‘Southern Charm’ and ‘Pride of Mobile.’ Other flowers, such as Easter lilies and delphiniums are in bloom and on display throughout the gardens as well.

 

The town of Semmes will hold their […]

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February 29th, 2008

Did You Know…Greenboro, North Carolina’s Birthday

Greensboro, N.C., is turning 200 years old in 2008. Founded on March 25, 1808, the city is celebrating its Bicentennial with various events and activities through May 17.
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January 22nd, 2008

Celebrate Gullah Culture Month

February is Gullah Culture Month. If you aren’t familiar with the Gullahs ( or Geechees, depending on the region), they first came to America from Africa as slaves. Today, many of the descendants still live in the same areas as their ancestors-  along the coastal areas of South Carolina to northern Florida, known as the […]

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January 6th, 2008

Let’s Celebrate: Mardi Gras 2008

Okay, so you know about the little (ahem) celebration that New Orleans puts on for Mardi Gras, but did you know that almost everywhere along the Gulf Coast offers some sort of Mardi Gras festivity? You never know, there might be one close to you.
Alabama
What came first - New Orleans’ Mardi Gras or Mobile’s? This […]

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January 6th, 2008

Let’s Celebrate: Twelfth Night - the Beginning of Mardi Gras Season

And just when you are getting over the holidays, it’s time to get ready for another celebration. This one involves King Cakes, masks, beads (a lot of them), balls and parades. Yep, it’s Mardi Gras time in the South. The beginning of this celebration starts on January 6, or Twelfth Night (12 days after Christmas).
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