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31 Aug 2020

The Latest Issue of Magnolia

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Within the pages of the Southern Garden History Society’s lastest publication of Magnolia, you will be delighted to find articles such as: Stratford Hall:  An Early … Read More

Who else uses Formosa lily seed pods in your holid Who else uses Formosa lily seed pods in your holiday decorations? Susan Epstein shares her journey through 2020, and discusses the multi-seasonal joys of the Southern heirloom, Formosa Lily, in a new article on the website. #formosalily #liliumformosanum #seedpods
What do you call this late summer favorite? Post i What do you call this late summer favorite? Post in comments the name you prefer. Officially named Lycoris squamigera, it was reportedly introduced to the United States in 1862. Wayne Amos and Gail Griffin provide more details about its history, cultivation, and great descriptions in a new post on the SGHS website, link in bio. Images: 1-2. Bethesda, MD 8/14 & 8/15 by Gail Griffin, 3. Dumbarton Oaks, DC 8/9 by Marc Vedder 4-5. Atlanta, GA 7/31 Adam Martin, 6. 1897 Matilda Smith illustration from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, 7. 1926 Mary Emily Eaton illustration from Addisonia. #lycoris #lycorissquamigera #surpriselily #magiclily
An important Clermont Lee designed garden has been An important Clermont Lee designed garden has been lost at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace in Savannah. Here is a historic picture of the garden followed by before and after images from 2014 and after demolition. Find a more detailed description of the efforts to preserve the garden on the website, link in profile. #clermontlee #juliettegordonlowbirthplace #femalelandscapearchitect #savannah
"People who work with dirt are happier people!" Ma "People who work with dirt are happier people!" Margie Jenkins, age 97, to SGHS past president Susan Haltom - May 16, 2019. Margie Jenkins was recognized at the SGHS annual meeting in Baton Rouge in 2011. Her wholesale nursery is in Amite LA, Jenkins Farm & Nursery. . . #southerngardenhistorysociety #southerngardenhistory #southerngardeners #realgardenersaredirtgardeners #sharingthepastinspiringthefuture #margiejenkins
One more day of great tours. Thanks Birmingham for One more day of great tours. Thanks Birmingham for showing us your best! #southerngardenhistorysociety #southerngardenhistory #sghs2019
After a day of great presentations and garden tour After a day of great presentations and garden tours, there is no better way to enjoy drinks and dinner than at two fabulous gardens overlooking the city. #southerngardenhistorysociety #southerngardenhistory #sghs2019 #birmingham
It was a perfect afternoon for some garden tours. It was a perfect afternoon for some garden tours. Thank you to all the homeowners who opened their garden gates to us. #southerngardenhistorysociety #birmingham #southerngardenhistory
Southern garden history and good times abound in B Southern garden history and good times abound in Birmingham at the SGHS annual meeting this weekend! #southerngardenhistorysociety #birmingham
Dinner looking out at Birmingham. #southerngardenh Dinner looking out at Birmingham. #southerngardenhistorysociety #southerngardenhistory
Refreshments while touring. What a treat #southern Refreshments while touring. What a treat #southerngardenhistorysociety #southerngardenhistory
The 2019 Annual Meeting is underway! #sghs2019 #s The 2019 Annual Meeting is underway! #sghs2019 #southerngardenhistorysociety #southerngardenhistory
Your #SGHS board of directors met in #winchester V Your #SGHS board of directors met in #winchester Virginia this past weekend. Thank you, @pmathewes for hosting! An inspiring time with new and old friends. . 1. Board meeting at @shenandoahvalleymuseum 2.-5. Touring Bunny Mellon’s estate @oakspringgardenfoundation ... photo bomb courtesy @pmathewes 6. Touring the gardens of @shenandoahvalleymuseum 7. Last night out: a great dinner with great people. . We will see all of YOU in Birmingham Alabama in April 2019 at the next Southern Garden History Society annual meeting! Join us! Become a member at southerngardenhistory.org.
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Vol. XXXIII Summer 2020

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