Chasing an English Garden in Florida—Because Why Not?
Traditional English Garden

Chasing an English Garden in Florida—Because Why Not?

My wife and I had a grand idea: transform a tiny patch of our Florida yard into a lush English garden. Never mind the heat, the sandy soil, and the ever-curious lizards—it was going to be stunning. But first, we had to agree on what it would actually look like. Enter AI, my trusty assistant in garden design (and occasional chaos generator). While our final garden may not resemble a scene from the Cotswolds, we’re embracing the challenge with humor, determination, and a lot of mulch.

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Magnolia Bluff: A Charming Southern Town with a Dark Secret
Small Southern Town

Magnolia Bluff: A Charming Southern Town with a Dark Secret

“Magnolia Bluff may be famous for its world-class hickory-smoked wild boar BBQ, but it’s the town’s secrets that truly linger. From the mysterious disappearance at the old cotton gin to whispers about the abandoned pecan warehouse by the tracks, there’s more to this charming Southern town than meets the eye. Visitors come for the slow-cooked perfection at Big Earl’s Pit, but locals know—some stories are best left untold.”

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