Gardens

At the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, one Savannah iris gardener cultivates a huge collection of rare and vanishing blooms

Editors and contributors share the trusty tools that help them become better green-thumbs

These standout Southern garden centers have the inventory and knowledge to assist any project

Green-thumbs all over the South share their stories, tips, and tricks

Private gardens and public greenspaces bring charm and beauty to Southern landscapes

How Bermuda, the hills of Tennessee, and a whole lot of pluck inspired one of the greatest children’s books of all time

Use apples, pumpkins, and squash to inspire cozy autumn dishes

Brighten your winter plate with sweet citruses and hardy greens

The treasured South Carolina artist and topiary gardener now trains an apprentice

A new mail-order resource offers gorgeous flowers

Created by an inventive Louisiana horticulturist, these season-defying plants burst with color nearly all year

Editors, gardeners, and readers share the tiny kernels of history they’re planning to plant

Southerners know pollinators are a garden’s best friends

For help planting a paradise at home, go where the wild things grow

Digging in the dirt is a Southerner’s longstanding duty

An inside look at the Washington, D.C., home of the General Foods titan and socialite

Shop for interesting flowers to plant now for a spectacle come spring

A Lexington couple tap a celebrated designer to create their dream garden—and his

Tips and tales from a prize-winning backyard gardener

A simple propagation technique—plus patience—ensures a favorite Southern flower will bloom on