Folly Field Notes — Ecosystem Engineers
The importance of oysters is immeasurable Part 2 of 2 on the importance of oysters Are you ready to learn more about the humble oyster!? Because I’m excited to talk about them! Here’s a quick refresher in case you missed Part 1 last month. Oysters are a keystone...
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Folly Fishing Report — August 2015
BEAT THE HEAT AND GET OUT EARLY ON THE WATER Fishing has been very productive this summer and anglers can expect more of the same in August. During this month, it will be important to get out early or stay out late to beat the heat. Not only will it be more...
Outstanding In His Field — August 2015
TIMING IS EVERYTHING I was talking with a friend the other day about landscaping and they told me what I hear so very often, “I hate yard work, it’s just too hot.” My reply was the same I always give, “Do you really hate yard work or did you wait too late in the year...
The Fortunes of Joeltar
Getting to Know Walking Joel The recent tragic events in Charleston, and the beautiful way our community responded, lends one to pondering how to create a world where differences among people are not only tolerated, but celebrated, all the while respecting the...
Legends of Surf
DJ McKevlin opened his first surf shop in 1965 In 1965, Dennis “Mr. Mac” McKevlin opened McKevlin’s Surf Shop out of a storage room in the back of the Folly Bowling Center. The shop grew through several buildings on Folly Beach and locations on Sullivan’s Island and...
The Salt Marsh Bears No Prejudice, No Bias
I sat across the glass top desk from Mary Brent and Sharon. We gathered to hash out details of the upcoming Southern Sampler Artist Colony Saltmarsh Adventure. I didn’t recognize Sharon. I’d only known her dressed in character as the Gullah Lady. “Words and Rhythm...
Beating the Heat
It’s that time of year where the heat seems unbearable to many of us, but summer comes every year for those who forgot. In the living world of the landscape, water is THE most important life-bringer. So, I thought I would take a moment to go over some watering methods...
Folly Fishing Report — July 2015
Fishing For the Weather By Capt. Geoff Bennett | Contributing Writer While the weather has been abnormally hot, it hasn’t slowed the fishing down. Anglers can try fishing early in the morning where they can find fish blitzing bait on the surface as well as calmer...
Born To Shred
For McHenry and Griffin Jackson, surfing is more than a hobby, it’s a way of life A couple of summers ago I was taking my dog for a morning walk on the beach just as the sun was coming up, and I spotted what appeared to be two very young boys heading out into the...
A Different Kind of Beach Getaway
Folly once Served as a refuge for families fleeing typhoid outbreaks Charleston’s early colonists used Folly Beach as a quarantine island (hence its old moniker, “Coffin Island”), but during the 1920s, it served a nearly opposite purpose — as a refuge for Charleston...
Water, Water Everywhere
On an island surrounded by saltwater, Fresh water is essential to life The older, bigger white dog walked straight ahead, claws rhythmically scratching the pavement. The younger, smaller black dog excitedly zigzagged, bouncing each way on the end of her leash. The...