Lindsey Liles
Lindsey Liles joined Garden & Gun in 2020 after completing a master’s in literature in Scotland and a Fulbright grant in Brazil. The Arkansas native is G&G’s digital reporter, covering all aspects of the South, and she especially enjoys putting her biology background to use by writing about wildlife and conservation. She lives on Johns Island, South Carolina, with her husband, Giedrius, and their cat, Oyster.
hurricane helene
Dogs, cats, horses, and more are in need of resources and evacuation—here’s how to support organizations on the ground
hurricane helene
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, local chefs are doing what they do best
HURRICANE HELENE
See footage of one concerned resident piloting his jon boat down flooded streets to check on his neighbors
Land & Conservation
Breath samples? Check. Body condition data? Check. Technology has taken off—literally
Land & Conservation
No, we couldn’t let her stay in the contest. Yes, we fell for her anyway.
Champions of Conservation
Consider this advocate the Johnny Appleseed of one of the South’s most imperiled trees
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Champions of Conservation
From sun-brightened streams to dark, dank caves, an ichthy-obsessed biologist tenaciously protects the South’s aquatic life
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Champions of Conservation
A blueprint for how private timberland owners can save threatened Southern species comes courtesy of a Mississippi forester
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Land & Conservation
Meet Chia, an endangered Kemp’s ridley who became entangled and injured off the coast of Charleston but just keeps swimming
Arts & Culture
A year after saying goodbye to our favorite island rocker, we dive into the story behind Jimmy Buffett’s most mouthwatering hit
Arts & Culture
The gangly, feathery representative of the University of Miami offers a dose of meteorological folklore
Home & Garden
A new book from architect and designer Cathy Purple Cherry opens the door to an Eastern Shore showstopper, complete with a hidden wine vault, an entertaining barn, a hunting room, and more
Land & Conservation
Cattle ranchers are joining forces with conservation groups to support the big cat’s comeback
Music
The bluegrass guitarist, vocalist, and avid fly fisherman celebrates home, family, and his musical influences on Far Away with You
Land & Conservation
What to know about the marine predators’ interactions with humans—plus beach safety tips
Arts & Culture
The Georgia-born runner and his wife, Tara Davis-Woodhall, went viral during the Olympics when she won a gold medal in long jump. Now it’s his turn to compete.
Travel
The four-pound concrete hitchhiker has nearly reached Katahdin. Follow along on its hilarious, heartwarming journey.
Land & Conservation
Are you sure that slithering reptile in your yard is a snake?
Food & Drink
Atlanta’s guru of Greek cooking offers a step-by-step guide even a landlubber can follow
Land & Conservation
Southern beaches offer everything from ancient megalodon fossils to the chompers of present-day predators like bull sharks. Plus, why do so many shark teeth wash up on beaches?