Wednesday, April 22, 2026

South Carolina #AtoZChallenge #WordlessWednesday

Today, for the Blogging from A to Z Challenge and Sandee's Wordless Wednesday, I visit the United States state of South Carolina.

Before I get going, I want to pay tribute to South Carolinian Pearl Fryar,  who died on April 4, 2026.  My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting him in 2015.  I blogged about it, and his special topiary garden in Bishopville, South Carolina, for the Blogging from A to Z Challenge in 2015. I invite you to read my post, which had some pictures of his works.

I also invite you to read this interview, if you are into gardening.  Son of a sharecropper, this self-taught genius overcame prejudice and became world renowned.  His death was reported by the Washington Post, New York Times, and CBS Sunday morning, among other news outlets.

Pearl Fryar, RIP.  You proved that one man can overcome hate with love through Beauty. 

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Meanwhile, here are some pictures of this beautiful state. 

Greenville, Falls Park on the Reedy, February 2023.
Columbia, state Capitol building. 
Clemson, mural.

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia. 

College of Charleston, Charleston, Pinxterbloom azalea, a native azalea.

College of Charleston, Sunset.

Charleston City Market mural.

Charleston, corner of Queen and State Street.
 #AtoZChallenge 2026 letter S

S Day in the Boogging from A to Z Challenge.  My theme:  Beauty of our Land.

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11 comments:

  1. SuzanaApril 22, 2026 at 1:49 AM

    Already 'S'? You shared beautiful images.
    God rest his the soul!
    I saw your previous posts. Then, I was at the beginning of blogging
    activity, with no many discoveries.

    Happy WW, Alana! ❤️😘

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  2. TomApril 22, 2026 at 7:33 AM

    I visited his garden years ago, check it out!
    https://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2014/01/edward-scissorhands-of-bishopville-sc.html

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  3. songbird's crazy worldApril 22, 2026 at 8:18 AM

    We drove through South Carolina, and I’d like to go back and explore more of this beautiful state

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  4. an artist reflectsApril 22, 2026 at 10:10 AM

    Lovely tribute to Pearl Fryar ~ Happy Earth Day ~ Hugs ^_^

    ps. eels are reportedly a delicacy in Europe thus Cape Ann MA fishes for them

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  5. tz_gardenApril 22, 2026 at 11:06 AM

    I'll read the article on Pearl Fryer, thanks for sharing! Your photos of South Carolina are great, I've never been. We have family there now, and will visit hopefully this. year.

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  6. LisaApril 22, 2026 at 11:36 AM

    The Topiary Garden would be a fun place to visit. I don't care for topiary in my own gardens, too formal, but his are amazing.

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  7. SandeeApril 22, 2026 at 11:36 AM

    I've always thought about doing the A to Z Challenge, but I'm way to lazy to finish it. You're doing well.

    Beautiful state you live in.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  8. jabblogApril 22, 2026 at 12:35 PM

    Every time I hear 'Charleston' I want to dance!

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  9. Dorothy BordersApril 22, 2026 at 12:57 PM

    Wonderful images. Pearl Fryar has been a hero of mine ever since I first learned of him on that old PBS gardening show. I was sad to learn of his death. He certainly left his world more beautiful than he found it.

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  10. Mary KirklandApril 22, 2026 at 5:11 PM

    Beautiful pictures.

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  11. Liz A.April 22, 2026 at 7:29 PM

    Great area.

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