Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort is located in coastal North Carolina just minutes from pristine beaches and the entertainment of Myrtle Beach, SC.
This locale also offers a great long growing season for herbs and vegetable gardens. Here is an idea for an easy herb container garden that anyone can do. Grow large flavor in small areas by planting herbs in a a topiary container garden.
Revitalize and repurpose an old container with the with the elegant twist of an herb topiary garden. Try planting your favorite herbs in a galvanized bucket or small pail along with herbs in small terra-cotta pots. This arrangement is not only party friendly but will also provide delicious herbs at your convenience.
To attain this look, the owner of this topiary garden brought together three types of basil with sages, thyme, and oregano. The key to keeping these herbs healthy and vibrant use a well drained moist soil with 6 to 8 hours of full sunlight. Then make sure to make four or five holes in the bottom of the bucket or pail ( use a large nail and hammer) to effect good drainage for the roots. Next, fill your bucket or pail with potting mix that you have moistened. Don’t forget to throw in a few handfuls of compost. Plant the tallest Basil or herb first. Get a good Herb and Vegetable plant food and apply it two times a month. After daytime temperature reach 80 to 90 degrees Basil and herbs will grow quickly. So don’t be scared to cut, use, and share your tasty harvest!
It is common for topiaries to be made of clipped holy and boxwood, but you can also incorporate one of the South’s commons herbs trimmed in a lollipop shape.
Search for basil specimens that have tight or upright forms and smaller leaves, like the ‘Boxwood,’ ‘Greek Columnar,’ and ‘Pesto Perpetuo. Traditionally, bushy and/or compact selections are preferred, but for topiaries, leggy is better, as this will have an inherent form advantage.
Put the plants close beside each other in the center of the bucket or pail after removing soil from one side of the root ball of each. Use some twine or small cord to attach stems together in several spots. Cut the lower leaves with some sharp clippers and shape the upper into a round/ball shape.
This topiary is quick, easy, and low cost but will continue to please your eyes and your palettes.
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Paris, the city of love in a classic, vintage style, was the wedding dream of new bride, Victoria Briggs. Hence, the Paris theme of Victoria’s magical day as she wed the “Man of her Dreams”, Dustin Johnson. Their wedding at 
Victoria has stated that she could not imagine having her wedding anywhere but 
What does a classic, vintage Paris wedding look like, you might be wondering. Picture a tiered wedding cake topped with the majestic Eiffel Tower linked to a smaller cake on either side…A bridal figure atop the one on the right and a figure depicting the groom with his guitar on the left. The guitar is perfect for the musically talented Dustin, who plays the guitar and sings …Especially to his lovely bride! Dustin wrote a song for Victoria and sang it to her at their wedding. How romantic is that…All for Love!
Music and dancing were another major theme in the celebration of the marriage of Victoria and Dustin. Bridesmaids, attired in beautiful, off the shoulder black gowns and carrying bouquets of red roses and feathers danced down the aisle with their groomsmen partners clad in classic black tuxedos, red vests, and red ties with boutonnieres of red roses and feathers. Each couple’s dance was lively and individual… An expression of the joyous spirit of the day!
Here comes the Bride… walking gracefully toward the elegant white wedding arbor set in the natural setting of vibrant flowers along a tree lined path within sight and sound of a flowing fountain…The Fountain of Life and Love! Victoria, glowing in her elegant white floor length gown with the arched open front, glided gracefully to meet her handsome intended, Dustin, at the altar. 
Her father, Mike, in a black Tuxedo with red vest and tie, stood by do the honors as the father of the bride. 
Leo, the devoted Japanese Chin ring bearer, was accompanied down the aisle by Carol Schiavo, our own BP Chef. Seeing Leo in his little doggie Tux come down the aisle is a special memory for Victoria…Doggie love!
Love was all around… at this properly designed wedding! Everything was according to the desires and dreams of Victoria and Dustin! The reception was held at Brunswick Plantation in the indoor restaurant and bar with two adjoining white open-air tents….To accommodate the 200 guests. The décor at the reception was also vintage Paris with lights all around and disco balls reflecting bouncing lights across scene. The table centerpieces …some square with photos inside a mirrored vase with an Eiffel Tower on top and others in a narrow vase lit with waterproof lights and water beads topped with an ostrich feather tree…were classic Paris with an art nouveau flair! Flower petals were everywhere…floating or resting with care! 
Victoria and Dustin swung out in “Dirty Dancing” style and wowed the crowd when he lifted his new bride into the air! Victoria and her dad, Mike, also led off a dance in the skillful steps… Gangnam Style! 
Victoria and Dustin danced through the night with their guests and visited with family and friends on Sunday. Then they flew off to Cancun to the condo they own at the… All inclusive…Adventura Spa Palace Resort! They enjoyed all of the amenities of the resort and did fun and sometimes exhilarating excursions: repelling, zip lining, kayaking, and swimming in a cave. 
