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  • bog sage
    Design

    Spectacular Salvias for the South

    Salvias (Salvia spp. and cvs., Zones 5–11) are one of the most versatile genera of plants for gardeners. Flowers can range from beautiful blue to red, pink, white, coral, and…

  • basket full of various colored beets
    Design

    Brandy’s Florida Garden

    Today we're visiting Brandy's garden. I garden in Zone 9b in the sunny state of Florida. Gardening is my favorite hobby. If I am not in my garden I’m visiting…

  • lime green hosta
    Design

    Success With Hostas in the South

    Hostas (Hosta spp. and cvs., Zones 3–8) must be delicious. Everything eats them. There is nothing as disappointing as seeing a wilted hosta and realizing that it’s missing all its…

  • Raised round garden beds filled with mature succulents
    Design

    A Succulent Bed in Florida Comes to Life

    Today’s photos are from Joyce Laubach. I am a Florida Master Gardener, gardening at my own home and as an active community volunteer in Punta Gorda, located on the Gulf…

  • large blueberry bush
    How-To

    Tips for Healthy, Happy Blueberries in the South

    We always wonder when we hear people say that they don’t like blueberries whether they’ve ever had ripe, freshly picked blueberries. They taste quite different from blueberries picked a little…

  • Blackberry lily flower
    Design

    Irises for the South

    Iris (Iris spp. and cvs., Zones 3–10) blooms are like big butterflies floating in the garden. They are so attractive that every garden should have at least one species, and…

  • mealycup sage
    Design

    Container Garden Candidates to Attract Bees for the South

    We are more aware these days about the state of bee welfare than we have been before. It’s a fact that bees are incredibly important to the environment and to…

  • Red rose bush
    Design

    Caroline’s Louisiana Garden

    Caroline Williams is sharing photos from her Louisiana garden today. We’ve visited her garden before, so start here—Relax in the Garden—if you want to see her garden in other seasons.…

  • Carolina silverbell in bloom
    Design

    Native Spring-Flowering Trees for the South

    We all need to add more native plants to our landscapes. Choosing a native tree not only helps the birds and the pollinators in our area, but it can mean…

  • Ceropegia woodii
    Design

    Alex’s Florida Plant Collection

    Today we’re visiting with Alex Saint in Florida, who is not only a plant lover but a photographer, as you’ll see from the gorgeous images he’s captured. (For more, check…