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Moths, Birds, and What It Means to Still Be Learning at 64
The Hammocks at Southport · August 2026 I want to tell you about the week I became a moth expert. I did not plan on this. I am 64 years old, and I thought by now I had a pretty reasonable handle on th...
Before You Sign Anything: A Homeowner's Guide to Working with Contractors
The Hammocks at Southport August 2026 Have you ever planned a project, gotten completely swept up in the excitement of it, and then — somewhere between the delays, the surprises, and the results that ...
The Stories in the Stones: A Walk Through Old Smithville Burying Ground
The Hammocks at Southport August 2026 At the corner of Nash and Rhett Streets in Southport, tucked beneath a canopy of giant oak trees, lies one of the most quietly remarkable places in Brunswick Coun...
Southport NC Beautification
The Hammocks at Southport June 2026 Ever consider how lucky we are to be living in such a beautiful area near the water? Southport is a gorgeous community, and the city works hard to keep it that way....
Beautiful Art in the Neighborhood
The Hammocks at Southport June 2026 Five Artsy Chicks is a group of local artists who, in 2023, stopped saying "We should have a Christmas art show" and decided to actually make it happen. Three of th...
Treasures at Low Tide: Shelling on the Cape Fear Coast
The Hammocks at Southport June 2026 There's a particular kind of quiet that comes over people when they're shelling. Heads down, eyes scanning the wet sand, moving slowly along the waterline — it's on...
Sentinels of the Cape Fear: The Lighthouses of Our Coast
Sentinels of the Cape Fear: The Lighthouses of Our Coast The Hammocks at Southport June 2026 Stand at the waterfront in Southport on a clear evening and look out over the Cape Fear River. This has bee...
Beverly's Gardening Tip: Working with Sandy Coastal Soil - Not Against It.
Beverly Rounds June 2026 If you've ever planted something that looked promising in the nursery, only to watch it struggle and fade a few weeks later, sandy soil is likely the culprit. Coastal gardenin...
The Butterfly Highway: How The Hammocks Is Part of Something Bigger.
The Hammocks at Southport June 2026 You may have noticed some of your neighbors planting native wildflowers, adding pollinator gardens to their yards, or putting up small green-and-yellow signs that r...
A Perfect Weekend in Southport: Your Guide for Guests Visiting the Hammocks
The Hammocks at Southport June 2026 One of the best things about living at The Hammocks is having an excuse for friends and family to visit. And when they do, Southport never disappoints. This little ...
Beverly's Gardeing Tip: 5 Coastal-Tough Plants for North Carolina Gardens
Beverly Rounds June 2026 Gardening along the North Carolina coast is a little different from anywhere else. Salty air, sandy soil, punishing summer sun, and the occasional fierce wind — it's not exact...
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