The HBBC Seasonal Decorations Committee was out in force this morning bringing some fall cheer to the Gardens. Thanks to Chairman Nancy Keels and the rest of the committee!
Fall Decor in the Gardens
Fall Planting Time
HBBC has been busy prepping the gardens and planting for Fall and Winter. Summer annuals that were spent were removed, and new plants were put in their place along with a dose of fertilizer. Some summer annuals are still going strong and will be replaced later as they begin to fade.
Thanks to the Landscaping Committee and Chair Tia Hegarty for all their ongoing hard work in the gardens! Want to join us? Everyone is welcome! Just send us an email at holdenbeachbc@gmail.com.
Welcome Fall!
As temperatures begin to cool off, HBBC Members continue to work in the gardens each week removing spent summer annuals, weeding, and adding a few fall plants for color.
Happy Independence Day!
The Holden Beach Beautification Club decorated Padgett Garden for the July 4th holiday. We wish you a happy and safe Independence Day!
Town Hall Summer Refresh
Every week our volunteers spend an hour or two in the morning caring for the island’s gardens. Dead-heading, weeding, checking that all plants receive irrigation, adding seasonal plants, and in general making sure all the garden areas on Holden Beach look their best.
This past week we focused on Town Hall. The privets that were struggling were transplanted to a new spot. In their place, a mixture of annuals, coleus, celosia, and dragon breath were added. The sedum that is there was evened out. All of that in a nutshell, Town Hall got a summer make-over.
Do you like to garden or just want to spend some time outside with us? Join us! Email us at HoldenBeachBC@gmail.com for more info!
Padgett Garden
Did you know that Padgett Garden, the small garden at the base of the Bridge and Ocean Boulevard, was designed by late members Martha and Perrian Padgett? This poem was read at the dedication.
The next time you are stopped at the bridge take a moment to appreciate the hard work and dedication our former and current members take to care for the gardens and beautify our island. The garden is replanted with annuals each season and perennials as needed, fertilized, mulched, weeded, and watered.
April Yard of the Month
The Holden Beach Beautification Club is featuring Pocket Park located at 628 Ocean Blvd West, Holden Beach for the April 2025 Garden of the Month. The small park has a variety of colors . There are blooming iris, spiderwort, hydrangeas, as well as palm trees, pansies, and more. The park also has a bench, a bike rack, bird houses and a wonderful marsh view.
Pruning Questions Answered!
The Holden Beach Beautification Club welcomed Paul Soltero to speak on pruning. Paul spoke on understanding the importance of trimming and shaping our landscape trees and shrubs, explained the optimum months to do pruning for each plant, and how to select the best equipment to get the job done. He gave a demonstration with a rose bush that needed a trim before spring and showed us his pruners. Our hostesses provided hot cider, sandwiches, meatballs, and other goodies for us to enjoy.
November Yard of the Month
The Holden Beach Beautification Club has selected the stunning home and gardens of Jon and Jane Hart. Their home is located at 143 Seagull Drive. Jon and Jane have chosen native plants to create the lovely space. Various grasses and palms and ginger along with nice statuary and several seating areas to view the marsh, the ICW and the pool make for a wonderful home.
Monarchs and Milkweed
How many Monarch butterflies can you count? There were four in this photo and more fluttering around waiting for a turn. The milkweed in the gardens is blooming and the butterflies and other pollinators are visiting it. You can enjoy watching them at Pocket Park (628 OBW) and at Butterfly Garden beside the fire station.
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