Americus Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast Blog
A Cold Soup for a Warm Day – Cold Blueberry Soup
Every year, I look forward to blueberry season. I absolutely love blueberries. Here in Americus, there are several local farms that offer fresh, organic blueberries. I try to buy enough to stock the freezer for a while. Then, I think it is fun to see how many...
Andersonville National Historic Site – An Important Chapter in American History
When the American Civil War began, neither the North or South were prepared to handle the number of enemy prisoners apprehended. Prisoners of war were conditionally released in an informal exchange program, if they promised not to return to battle. A formal exchange...
Oak Grove Cemetery – A Place of Remembrance and Beauty
One of my favorite places to wander, when I have the time, is Oak Grove Cemetery. Located just ¼ mile from the inn, it is just a short stroll from our door. Although I like to enjoy the hundreds of camellias planted in the cemetery, Oak Grove is a treasure trove of...
Pecans – A Real Southern Georgia Treat
When most people think of southwest Georgia, they think of Jimmy Carter and peanut farming. What many don’t realize is that peanuts are not nuts; they are legumes, like peas. However, one of the many agricultural crops of our area is a true nut, the pecan. I have to...
Massee Lane Gardens – Home of the American Camellia Society
If you love flowers as much as I do, you will absolutely love the botanical garden located in Fort Valley, just 45 minutes away from Americus, known as Massee Lane Gardens. Featuring over 1,000 varieties of camellias, a Japanese garden, roses, azaleas, daffodils,...