You can’t beet PlantHouse. | Photo by @planthousechs
Be-leaf it or not, winter is a good time to get gardening. Now is the time to shop for seeds, do some routine maintenance, and even sow certain plants.
🌱 Spring for seeds
Peruse seed catalogs and grab those springtime favorites that are so popular they tend to sell out come the thaw. We’re talking seeds like snap peas, radishes, specialty lettuces, and heirloom tomatoes. You can also get your wishlist going for the spring planting of fall bulbs like hostas, gladiolas, and dahlias.
Check out these local spots to nab your favorites:
Scheherazade and Cellist Zuill Bailey | Friday, Nov. 21-Saturday, Nov. 22 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Gaillard Center | $29.90+ | Experience Rimsky-Korsakov’s legendary “Scheherazade,” where shimmering melodies and sweeping orchestration bring to life the tales of Arabian Nights. Tickets start at $29.90 (fees included).*
Saturday, Nov. 22
Family Day | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art | Free
With Unison, you can access up to $500K of your home’s equity with no monthly payments. | Photo via Unsplash
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One way: An Equity Sharing Agreement that lets you turn your equity into cash, without a traditional loan. Think: No monthly payments or interest, and you share in your home’s future value changes.
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$12 million. That’s what the 98-room Comfort Suites North Charleston — located off of Interstate 26 — sold for. With that kind of dough, you could also nab a five-bed, six-bath 19th-century home on Tradd Street. (SC Biz News)
Trending
Welcome to Weekend Update. SNL comedian Colin Jost and cast members from Bravo’s “Southern Charm” stopped by The Royal American on Tuesday night. The crew was also spotted at Santi’s Mexican Restaurant. Celebrities, they’re just like us. (Post and Courier)
Travel
Fuel up. Garden & Gun mapped a Michelin-inspired road trip through the Carolinas — and Charleston makes the cut. Their seven-day itinerary kicks off at Wild Common for caviar eggs Benedict before sending travelers on to Greenville, Asheville, and beyond for the ultimate Southern foodie tour.
Arts
Are you an active or aspiring actor, director, or film crewmember? Multiple projects, from feature films to scripted TV shows, are casting in Charleston and other nearby cities. (Index Journal)
Active
Move over, pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town. Padel is rapidly growing in popularity across the US — a game typically played in pairs that mixes elements of tennis and squash. Want to get ahead of the curve? Live to Play Charleston hosts classes for beginners. (The Athletic)
Eat
If South Carolina were a sandwich, what would it be? If you said pulled pork with gold sauce, you would agree with Chowhound’s list of “The Most Iconic Sandwich in Each State.” Way cooler than Idaho’s, if you ask us.
The Word
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Travel
Looking for some non-traditional holiday entertainment? Enter: The Ultimate Driving Museum in Greenville, SC. The current exhibit will give the whole family something to enjoy together — automotive enthusiasts or not. Pro tip: Discounted admission is available online when you enter code VIPVisit2025 at checkout.*
Are you taking advantage of all the savings opportunities for adults ages 50+? This list of tips can support your continued saving and help build additional wealth.*
Don’t miss this beloved holiday activity in Charleston.
Photo provided by Charleston County Parks
Have you been to the Holiday Festival of Lights yet? The annual event features 750+ light displays throughout James Island County Park — plan your visit:
Open nightly 5:30-10 p.m. through New Year’s Eve
Pro tip: Admission varies by night, with this weekend + following weeknights being the most affordable
Activities include marshmallow roasting, a climbing wall, carousel rides, and more.
The Buy
It’s go time. Amazon’s Black Friday Week kicks off today as one of the best sales of the year. New deals drop daily, and these are today’s top five you don’t want to miss:
🚪 Boost home security with Blink’s popular video doorbell that’s under $30 for a limited time.
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🔌 Achieve better home connectivity with Amazon’s top-rated smart plug for just $12.99.
👖 Upgrade your closet with a pair of Levi’s wide leg jeans for under $45.
🥩 Get dinner on the table faster with 40% off Cuisinart’s rapid defrosting tray.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Roasting marshmallows in the holiday lights? I’m there. Our team here at 6AM City often finds itself in a fiery debate around the proper way to roast a marshmallow. Help us settle it — golden brown, or charred to a crisp?
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