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.
Remembering Genevieve Trimble
Genevieve Trimble died on September 8, 2023 at the age of 102. ‘Miss Gen,’ as many of us called her, was a grand Southern lady and … Read More
Renewal Letter from Board President, Randy Harelson
Dear Member, August! Time to get up early to get anything done in the garden before you melt! Time to drag the hose around to keep … Read More
Southern Live Oak at Oakland Plantation – Cane River Creole National Historical Park
Southern Live Oak at Oakland Plantation – Cane River Creole National Historical Park The Cane River region is home to a unique culture, the Creoles. Generations … Read More
Spring 2023 Magnolia
Leading this issue is a review by Adam Martin of the Society’s 39th annual meeting held in Natchitoches, Louisiana. It includes full descriptions of the meeting’s programming … Read More
Frances Parker—A Fond Remembrance
It is hard to start a tribute to my dear friend Frances Parker, who passed away almost a year ago. I came to know Frances and … Read More
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