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Easter Egg hunt on Bedons Alley, circa April 1986.
I'm on the end holding the basket.
Photo courtesy of Eleanor McPherson (2nd from right).
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Dear Friends,
After a few false starts, spring officially has arrived in the Lowcountry! I hope you are all enjoying the blooms and blue skies as much as I am.
This month, I highlight a few things I love about spring in Charleston. I hope you enjoy.
Best wishes,
Leize Gaillard William Means Real Estate leize@williammeans.com
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April happenings & spring traditions in the Lowcountry
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April is here, and this month in Charleston is marked annually by a variety of happenings and spring traditions. Here are a few of my favorites!
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Let the dogs out
For most local beach municipalities, the month of April is generally considered the last month of the beach "off-season." But, for dog owners who love long walks on the beach with their furry friends, April is the last month the "on-season," as many local beaches tighten the leash (pun intended) come May. So, get out there while you still can! Your pup will thank you.
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Winkler Buchanan loves a day at Sullivan's Island. Photo courtesy of Sarah Buchanan.
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The Return of Easy-to-Find Farm Fresh Veggies
The Charleston Farmers Market (Saturdays, 8 AM-2 PM, in Marion Square) season opens on Saturday, April 4; and the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market starts on Tuesday, April 7 (Tuesdays, 3:30-7 PM, at the Farmers Market Pavilion on Coleman Boulevard).
April also marks the start of many local farm share subscriptions, including my go-to for weekly spring/summer farm produce, Ambrose Family Farm CSA.
Your chance to peak inside some of Charleston's historic homes and gardens
While the Festival of Houses and Gardens officially kicks off in March, April is when it really picks up--between daylight savings, slightly warmer temperatures, and blooming gardens... partaking in this annual festival hosted by Historic Charleston Foundation is a special way to enjoy spring in Charleston.
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Garden party: Active Charleston listings with gorgeous gardens
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Downtown Charleston is known for its beautiful architecture, but the gardens hold their own, too. If you've ever dreamed of owning a historic Charleston home fit for a garden party, look no further than these currently active listings. All photos courtesy of the Charleston area MLS (listing agency noted with each photo).
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103 Alexander Street
Wraggborough
9 Legare Street
South of Broad
27 Lamboll Street
South of Broad
59 Church Street
South of Broad
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Exclusively listed by Helen Geer at William Means Real Estate.
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6 Legare Street
South of Broad
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A Classic Easter Story with Charleston Ties: The Country Bunny & The Little Gold Shoes
Growing up, you never know if the fixtures of your childhood are equally treasured by children in other parts of the country. The Country Bunny and The Little Gold Shoes is a great example of something that I loved as a child and have come to realize as an adult may not have been as widely known of outside of my hometown of Charleston, the birthplace of the story's author. |
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The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes.
Written in 1939 by Charleston native, Du Bose Heyward.
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Says a columnist in a 2010 New Yorker review, "Country Bunny has what seems to be a small but worshipful following. It has never been out of print, and online reviews are numerous and breathless, but in asking around in the physical world, I've found only one person who read this book as a kid." Hmm... it sounds like this book reviewer failed to ask anyone who grew up in Charleston!
This classic Easter story was written in 1939 by Charleston native, Du Bose Heyward, best known for penning the novel, Porgy (the basis for the world-renowned opera, Porgy and Bess). The Country Bunny was illustrated by Marjorie Flack, well known children's illustrator and writer and author of another childhood favorite of mine, Angus and The Ducks. The Country Bunny is known for its beautiful illustrations and it's ahead-of-its time, even feminist, moral.
If you aren't familiar with the story, I encourage you to pick up a copy for the little ones in your life and help continue the tradition of this special book beloved by children in Charleston and beyond. |
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