The Southern Garden History Society is a group of enthusiasts and professionals that fosters and shares scholarly research about our historic gardens, cultural landscapes, and horticultural history through educational programs and publications. We celebrate the beauty and diversity of the South’s historic gardens and encourage their preservation and restoration so they may enrich the lives of others.
Oakland Cemetery’s Summer Bulbs
Late July inevitably guarantees heat, humidity, and afternoon thunderstorms across the South. Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery still has plenty of colors to be appreciated by anyone willing … Read More
Eric Jackson and Forestry in Old Salem
“Land and ecosystem preservation inspired my love of horticulture when I realized just how fundamental plants are to our existence on earth, to the health and … Read More
Elizabeth Lawrence Gardens
Elizabeth Lawrence (1904-1985) is one of the South’s best-known garden writers. Her book, A Southern Garden: A Handbook for the Middle South (University of North Carolina … Read More
38th SGHS Annual Meeting
From April 22nd to 24th, Society members convened in Alexandria, VA, to participate in the 38th annual meeting. This meeting is the fourth time visiting George … Read More
Southern Garden History Society Turns Forty
Flora Ann Bynum, William Lanier Hunt, and John B. Flowers III, all from the great state of North Carolina, started up the Southern Garden History Society … Read More
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