Every plant has a story to tell, but how often do we tell those stories? This week, Nathan does just that. He will introduce you to the history and the people behind some of our most well-known garden plants.
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This week, Nathan takes a look back at the people and practices of horticultural history. Liberty Hyde Bailey (1858-1954) was a plantsman, gardener, agricultural college professor and dean, and a promoter of the rural lifestyle. Through his numerous
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This week, Nathan talks about one of THE best daisies for the garden: the Shasta Daisy. Nathan chats about everything Shasta daisy from its unique horticultural history, how to grow it, and the variety of cultivars available. Be sure to incorporate this
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As we anticipate Christmas tomorrow, Nathan continued talking about the "plants of Christmas" and how to grow them!
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Some plants go hand in hand with Christmas. Think about poinsettias, holly, ivy, and Fraser firs. They all remind us of the holiday season. This week, Nathan lists these plants, talks about their relationship to Christmas and histories, and explains how to grow them
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In this episode, Nathan gives you a brief history of cottage gardens, the people who influenced them, and essential elements of a cottage garden to build your own!
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Plants and gardens connect past generations with future ones. Join Nathan as he journeys back into his family's past and discusses plants which have survived at least five generations. Some are heirlooms now, some are common, but all of them connect us
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In this special Halloween episode, Nathan takes you on an adventure through the spooky garden! Nature is a beautiful place but underneath the pretty flowers lurks some dangerous plants. There are many plants that contain harmful, irritating,
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This week on New Southern Garden, we remember the events and lives lost on September 11 twenty years ago. Nathan talks about a beautiful memorial garden, The Garden of Reflection, located in Pennsylvania. Be sure to check out images and
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Happy July 4th weekend! In honor of America's birthday, Nathan discusses the people, the plants, and the places of the 1700s that have influenced the way we garden today. From Monticello to Southern Magnolia, it's a conversation suited to
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