I returned to the back wall of Brookgreen Garden and looked out on what seemed to be a wide grass path cutting through undeveloped wetland. Most of the gates that opened to stairs leading down into this natural area were locked but to the far left, there was an opening and a path offering access. I walked down the path and found a sign:

This “undeveloped land” was actually developed. Beyond the garden wall were abandoned rice fields. If I hadn’t read the sign, I would have believed the land to be undeveloped wetlands. I had no idea. Further down the path was the Brookgreen Creek, which connected to the Waccamaw River. Both flow with fresh tidal water.

Continue reading “Beyond the Garden Wall” →