Raised beds can help gardeners avoid water pooling and fungal problems. Beat the heat and keep your plants healthy with a bit of strategy and a few tricks while southern states’ gardening. The first ...

BEECH ISLAND, S.C. (WJBF) – The last time Jenks Farmer was on “Your Hometown Road Trip,” he spoke about horticulture and growing your own path. The team revisited Jenks to talk about his new book ...

The Southern Garden History Society just wrapped up its annual meeting in Mobile, Alabama. My mentor Dr. William C. Welch introduced me to this group and as a lifetime member of this organization I’ve ...

Imagine walking past a yard in your neighborhood and seeing a vibrant garden bursting with flowers, herbs, and vegetables—all ...

Find the right style to suit your outdoor space. Photography Ralph Anderson Southerners love a beautiful garden. And while plants will always be the spotlight, your garden fence deserves some love too ...

I recently overheard another Master Gardener state unequivocally that the Southern garden is defined by four plants: gardenia, magnolia, tea olive and camellia. Ironically, none of these classic ...

LEGUMES: Southern peas such as purple hulls, crowders, cream peas and black-eyed peas produce abundant crops during the summer. Plant the seeds in rows and thin young seedlings to stand four to six ...

I love reminding gardeners that flowers aren’t the only way to add color to the landscape. Some of the most dependable color ...

Aspidistra elatior, or “Cast Iron Plant” is one of the toughest plants on planet Earth, and is beautifully suited for use either as a house plant or outside, gracing a Southern garden. Native to China ...

January is a tricky month for gardeners. It is usually a slow month for outdoor gardening, but it's the perfect time to assess your garden and plan for successful growing seasons. So, get outside and ...