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Secrets 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 failure so…
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…
Read MoreSnowflakes or Snowdrops Bulbs that Outlast Us and Pretty Things Up for Folks that Come Later
I imagine he wore a fedora. One passed on or left accidentally by some traveler. His wife, the cook, the kitchen manager asked him to do it. Her kitchen, 100 yards from the house, revolved around a roaring fire. Like other outbuildings on the farm, it’s a practical, white, box of a building designed to…
Read More5 Seeds to Plant Now To Feed Your Soil & Soul in the Fall
Anticipation steeps on the farm. We, or maybe just me, are drawn to watching over our new seedlings as they mature into strong plants. I keep watch under the moonlight. I lend a helping hand to secure the grappling tendrils of a young Hyacinth Bean vine. Sometimes I go to this dark and mysterious place…
Read MoreJenkster’s Parsley Party Salsa
It’s too easy to grow and too good for your body to be used only as a garnish. Years ago, I came up with this way to use a lot of parsley in a salsa — it is an unexpected crowd-pleaser inspired by a trip to Cambodia! The ingredients list is below. Here’s what to…
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