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Crinum x ‘Candace’: The Most Un-Crinumy Crinum Lily for Zone 8 Gardens
The whole team dreads mulching time. Twenty-four thousand pounds of dusty, dry, sneezy bermuda hay gets spread over the fields. This day teaches us a lot about physics. It’s hot, the hay sticks to your forehead, and it welts up your forearms. “It does look good though, dunnin’ it?” “Yep, and it makes that tall…
Read MoreCrinum ‘Marcelle Sheppard’
Roy Works was small, but muscled. Thin, but full of life. He walked me through his crinum fields in Ybor City, Florida, sun blazing down on both of us like it had something to prove. That was the first time we ever met, and we were fast friends before we’d made it out of the…
Read MoreMilk and Wine
Right now, all across the South, a crinum is blooming in forgotten places . Old cemeteries. Fence rows. The corner of a parking lot beside a building that used to be some Granny’s house. That’s Crinum x herbertii — the Milk and Wine Lily — and it is almost certainly the most widespread crinum in America. Striped pink and…
Read MoreSecrets of Southern Gardening: Chance’s Chance
Taking A Chance On Farming I started working on a farm over the summer after my freshman year of college, studying computer science. It has motivated me to explore the secrets of southern gardening at home and in the future. One of my favorite things about my work here has been the variety of jobs…
Read MoreCold Hardy Crinum Lilies: Complete Guide to Growing in Zones 6
Expert guide: How to successfully grow Southern crinum lilies in cold northern climates with proven varieties and techniques For decades, crinum lilies have been considered strictly Southern plants—those magnificent bulbs with dramatic foliage and exotic blooms that seemed destined only for warm, humid gardens. But thanks to a group of peers from Florida to Texas,…
Read MoreUpcoming Garden Lectures: Discover the Secrets of Southern Gardening
Join renowned garden expert Jenks Farmer for an exciting series of lectures celebrating the release of Secrets of Southern Gardening – the essential guide to creating thriving gardens in the American South. From North Florida, the Georgia Gold Coast, the LowCountry, Grand Strand, and the Midlands, gardening is different. Jenks tells stories of success and…
Read More🌿 Secrets of Southern Gardening: How to Tell the Difference Between Crinum, Amaryllis, and True Lilies
✅ Learn to Identify Summer-Flowering Bulbs in Hot & Humid Climates It can be confusing to tell summer bulbs apart, especially in Southern gardens where heat-loving plants thrive.If you’ve ever asked, “Is this a lily or a crinum?” — you’re not alone.This guide will help you confidently identify crinum lilies, amaryllis, and true lilies using simple visual…
Read MoreEVENTS 2024
Join our very special guest in a cozy setting. Janisse Ray has inspired people across the world to look and connect with their place. This workshop focuses on writing journals, letters, even photo descriptions as a way to train and convey your connections to a places. March 16. More Information. Young local artist share their…
Read MoreHistoric Columbia Members Only Plant Sale Sept. 28 4-6 p.m.
The crew will be on hand to share our love of these special plants. We’ve tried to pick plants with South Carolina connections and of course, plants that thrive in our zone. This is a members-only sale but you can join now and get to come. Our plants are priced at a great value. We…
Read MorePineapple Lily, New York Times, and A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach
You can skip to various links in this story. 1. NY Times article on Pineapple Lily. 2. Our podcast discussion of pineapple lily or 3. Our shopping page for pineapple lily bulbs. Even as a teenager, I had penpals. Some of them, I still know. One became a famous horror writer. After adulthood and emails…
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