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Saying Goodbye To The Legendary Topiary Artist Pearl Fryar

2026-04-07T15:41:00.005-04:00

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Chuck and I are sad to hear of his passing. We are reminiscing about our visit to his gardens.

He came out and talked with us for quite a while and was so very nice and welcoming. He and his wife, Metra, were very congenial.

He had some great stories to tell about clipping the trees and shrubs. He certainly was a very talented man who trained himself. I love that he did it his way. He certainly was one of a kind tree/plant topiary artist!

Have you seen any of the ornamental shapes? This man truly was a very gifted, talented artist in this skill, and he did it his way! I love that!

Many have traveled to see his living works of art, and that says something. We had always heard of him, but finally decided to visit.

It was well worth the visits, and we spent a lot of time walking and admiring every design. It was amazing! Breathtaking actually!

Today, in memory of Mr. Pearl Fryar, I'm sharing the posts done here about him. I hope you enjoy them if you haven't seen them. Keep his family in your prayers.

Hibiscus House Spotlight Story: A Man Named Pearl

Love Peace & Goodwill

Hibiscus House: A Video Tribute To Mr. Pearl Fryar

Beautiful

This was on our visit in 2012

He said, "I'm just a man who cuts up bushes."

I can say he really knew how to cut up bushes!

While visiting, it made me feel like sculpting

His unique vision really came alive in his topiary

He was very inspiring

May God bless his family and friends during this time

You may want to read a little more....

Biography: Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden

Pearl Fryar, iconic Bishopville topiary artist, dies at 86. The Post and Courier Free Times. Mr. Pearl Fryar passed away recently. April 2026, I've seen several dates, so I'm not sure of the exact date: 3rd, 4th, or 5th.

Charleston The City Magazine: A Day In The Life Of Pearl Fryar

Garden&Gun: Pearl Fryar's Living Legacy Continues by Jenks Farmer credit

He Is Risen

2026-04-04T10:01:00.004-04:00

Photo by Pisit Heng on Unsplash

Mark 16:6

But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed,”. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified.

He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.

Jesus a Third Time Predicts His Death and Resurrection

Matthew 20: 17-19

17. Now Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples aside on the road and said to them,

18. "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death, 19 and deliver Him to the Gentiles to mock and to scourge and to crucify. And the third day He will rise again."

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He is Risen

Mark 16:1-7

1 Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome brought spices, that they might come and anoint Him.

2 Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen.

3. And they said among themselves, "Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?"

4. But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away--for it was very large.

5. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed.

6. But he said to them, "Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him.

7. But go, tell His discipes--and Peter--that He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him, as He said to you."

8. So they went out quickly and fled from the tomb, for they trembled and were amazed. And they said nothing to anyone, for they wre afraid. read more here

We as Christians celebrate this day when Jesus Christ arose from the dead
Took our sins away and Ascended into Heaven where he sits at the right hand of God

Good Friday ~ Jesus Took Our Sins Away

2026-04-03T08:20:00.005-04:00

This is why we celebrate such a tragic circumstance, and it is called

Good Friday

It was planned. Jesus knew it had to happen.

He did this for us

He took on all of our sins when He hung on that cross

So we would have everlasting life

If we confess our sins and have faith in Him

We will join Him in Heaven when we die

But Know This

He is with us now, here for us now, always beside us

Have faith and know that we are protected.

We serve a Living God.

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