Set in Stone

The Harbor Way Gardens, established in 2003, is one of the largest efforts of the Harbor Island Garden Club, in its 71^st year. In addition to noteworthy flowers and fountains, the garden walkway features bricks and pavers that people can purchase and write short messages on.

Wrightsville resident Peggy Gentry began the program in 2006 to benefit the club. All proceeds go to operating expenses and maintaining the garden at the intersection of West Salisbury St. and Causeway Drive.

Many people that walk the Wrightsville Beach loop stop in the garden year-round to admire the flowers, stroll the paths, and even show off their own pavers to friends and family. Messages vary from sentimental to funny.

“The brick and paver program is a great way for family and friends to honor and pay tribute to loved ones and extend to future generations by buying bricks for kids, grandkids, and even pets,” Harbor Island Garden Club President Ashley Miller says.

The garden continues to grow and evolve, and a new row of pavers has been added, ready for new inscriptions.