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 ...

Camellias symbolize enduring love and admiration, making this winter bloom a more meaningful Valentine’s gift than ...

Camellias are a popular plant that shine in the winter and are said to be the “sophistic of the plant world”. These evergreen shrubs, with their glossy, dark green leaves are a staple in many Southern ...

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 ...

If you live in this part of the world, how does your garden grow? I grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, with a yard that celebrated the best of the Southern landscape. Some of the features came ...

I love to garden. I have subscribed to “Southern Living” for many years and always drooled over the gorgeous Southern gardens. When we moved to Santee from New York, I was thrilled at the possibility ...