Brookgreen Gardens Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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  1. Jerry Sullivan

    Jerry Sullivan Garden Experimenter Plants Contributor

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    Begun in 1931 Brookgreen Gardens, just south of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a place to spend several hours enjoying the sculptures and gardens.

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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Looks like a great place Jerry. What a pity I'm so far away. :(
     
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    I have spent many many hours in that place. When I first visited in about 1953, it was very run down, but so fun. It was free and self guided. No one was there to show you the way.

    As I got older they began to upgrade it. Looking better every time I went. There is a very soft spot in my heart for that place.

    I am glad you found it Jerry and enjoyed it. Did you know that the whole thing was created for a wealthy fellows wife. She was a sculpturess. That's why all the statues are there. They also said they wanted a place for the public to go to that would always be free. No entrance fee.

    Bet there is a charge now.....
     
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    Beautiful gardens! I love all the fountains & sculptures.
     



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  6. Chrisle

    Chrisle In Flower

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    Such beautiful gardens! I know that I will never get to see it in person. I very much appreciate the tour. Almost like being there! Thanks for posting.
     
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    What lovely gardens.Thank you for taking us with you :D
     
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    Thanks for the tour! :stew2:
     
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    Hi Jerry,..beautiful tour,..what a lovely place to spend a day,..nice shot of yourself seeing what is being read.
     

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