Gardens

In the Garden
Tabasco’s Other Treasures
On Avery Island in Louisiana, curious camellia hunters unravel generations of botanical mysteries

Gardens
Fall Bulbs for Spring Blooms
Shop for interesting flowers to plant now for a spectacle come spring

Gardens
The Magic of Moss
A Western North Carolina hideaway where mysterious moss enchants everything it touches

In the Garden
Taming a Wild Kentucky Landscape
A Lexington couple tap a celebrated designer to create their dream garden—and his

Food & Drink
Secrets of a Southern Tomato Garden
Tips and tales from a prize-winning backyard gardener

Gardens
The Botanical States of America
A new exhibition at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., recreates some of the South’s most beloved gardens in miniature

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Floating An Idea
Bowls of water keep quick-to-wilt gardenias going

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The South’s Rare Water Lily Is Ready to Bloom
Cahaba or “shoal” lilies appear from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina

In the Garden
Lilies with a Legacy
A humble Southern bulb finds new respect, thanks to a Carolina plantsman

Arts & Culture
Macon’s Blooms Are Back
After two years of lackluster blossoms, the Georgia city expects to once again be the pinkest place on the planet

Conservation
Boxwood Blues
A Virginia nursery fights back against a blight wiping out one of the South’s most beloved plants

Southern Accent
A Winter Floral Arrangement
When life gives you lemons…turn them into a fruitful bouquet

Gardens
Keep Your Favorite Camellias Growing Forever
A simple propagation technique—plus patience—ensures a favorite Southern flower will bloom on

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The Southern History of the Poinsettia
A primer on the favorite holiday bloom

In the Garden
Meet the King of Camellias
For forty-plus years, a Charleston horticulturist has nurtured historic camellias—including what’s most likely America’s oldest

Gardens
Stroll through Bunny Mellon’s Virginia Garden
An exclusive look inside one of the South’s most fabulous secret gardens

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Giant Hogweed: A Gardener’s Nightmare
An invasive plant that “makes poison ivy look like a walk in the park” has been found in Virginia

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Inside Columbia, South Carolina’s Historic Hampton-Preston House

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Non-Invasive Wisteria 101
Why native wisteria is a friend in the Southern garden

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Bunny Williams on Boxwoods
The distinguished designer’s five tips on how to bring year-round architecture to a garden