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Inside Charleston Parks

Insight from the Lead Parks Angels & the voices of the Charleston Parks Conservancy

  • The Benefits of a Four-Legged Friend

    What’s the best way for a guy to land a date? Take a cute puppy to the park! Making love connections is just one of the many benefits of owning a pet. According to this article from WebMD.com, research for 25 years had confirmed the health benefits of having a pet in the home – pets help lower blood pressure, lessen anxiety and boost our immunity.

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  • Littering is Wrong Too

    Littering isn’t funny but we can’t help but chuckle at the new anti-littering campaign from Keep America Beautiful. The premise is that some actions are just plain wrong (networking at funerals) and, well, Littering is Wrong Too. According to the website, the campaign “calls attention to the fact that those who litter are, frankly, jerks.”

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  • Outdoor Décor

    Nothing says summer like an outdoor party. Whether it’s an impromptu gathering of friends for a backyard barbecue or a summer soiree you’ve spent three weeks planning, you can turn your outdoor entertaining space into something special.

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  • Adapting to Your Garden Conditions

    Sometimes you just have to work with what you’re given. While we do our best to stick to the ideal conditions for our plants, sometimes we have to compromise a little based on the layout of our yards.

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  • Fill Your Plate

    Some of the freshest foods come out in the summertime as our gardens explode with flavor so we’re offering some ideas for how to cook up a truly tasty holiday meal.

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