On this week's show, Nathan reiterates the importance of mentoring children in gardening activities. Education, health, and enjoyment are all important things to focus on when gardening with kids. Does your plant have perfect or imperfect flowers?
Read MoreHave you noticed nasty wet spots on the blossom end of your tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and squashes? Don’t worry, Nathan helps you solve the problems of your Blossom End Rot issues! He explains what’s going on with them and gives
Read MoreOn this week's episode, Nathan helps you determine if your gardening soil has good drainage or poor drainage. A simple percolation test can help you discover how quickly (or slowly) water moves through your soil. Wet soil is usually
Read MoreHappy Birthday, America! Did you know that the Founding Fathers were just as much into gardening as they were patriotism? Nathan talks about some of the memorable gardening information our Founders left to us. Then, he describes
Read MoreThis week Nathan let's you in on something exciting happening in the Wilson household! Then he describes his experience with buying bare root roses online from Jackson and Perkins. Now is the time to prepare your plants for next year to keep them
Read MoreEver noticed that plants with variegated foliage tend to grow slower and lower? There's a botanical reason why and Nathan explains why it's all based upon plant pigmentation. Also, it's important to know how your plants are built and grow.
Read MoreThis week, Nathan helps out with preparing your garden for drought! First up, he describes the awesomeness of the American Buttonbush which can be used and planted in standing water and wet soils. Penny has a question about ridding
Read MoreAnother week of garden problems but Nathan's got solutions for you! After describing a classic but irresistible perennial plant called Shasta Daisy, Nathan jumps to the mailbag and answers questions concerning everything from dealing
Read MoreOn this week's episode, we answer your questions! Nathan first discusses a really cool perennial plant known as Agapanthus, or African Lily. With it's blue, purple, or white globe shaped flowers atop a thin spike that emerges from the
Read MoreThis week, Nathan gives you tips and ideas for creating a memory garden in your landscape. Use this Memorial Day weekend to commemorate those who gave their lives for our country or, simply, someone you love.
Read MoreHow terrible is clay soil, really? Nathan dispels myths about clay and gives you the dirt on benefits of clay-based soils. He also defines what an invasive plant really is and lists some, unfortunately, common examples. How can you turn blue
Read MoreHappy Mother's Day! Plants make great gifts so be sure to stop in at a local plant nursery for great options! This week we answer more of your questions from topics as diverse as Bermuda lawn to Mountain Laurel! Nathan also discusses
Read MoreThis week on New Southern Garden, Nathan exposes the problem with getting a "cheap landscaper" and tips of figuring out if they are worth the price. Did you know you might have a governmental agency dictating what you can and cannot
Read MoreAnother glorious spring episode to answer your gardening questions! This week, Nathan helps Jayne with making a big move from near Canada to Central Florida! She wants to take with her her mother's peonies that were planted in 1952
Read MoreThis week Nathan tackles a few topics that will make your garden the best it's ever been! He starts by going on a garden rant about builders and their "good dirt".--which isn't very good for gardening. Nathan tells you different ways to improve
Read MoreSome people claim peonies can't grow in the South. Those people are absolutely wrong. If you want to grow peonies with gorgeous, huge blossoms and amazing fragrance, just follow Nathan's simple steps to growing the best peonies ever!
Read MoreThings are growing- which means, you've got plenty of gardening questions that need answering! So this week we do just that! Should you hire a landscape architect to design your garden or just work on it yourself? Nathan explains the pros and
Read MoreNathan has a deep history with growing vegetables and lays out some of his thoughts about gardening with edible plants. From being introduced to potato growing by his grandfather as a kid, he shares some philosophy and practices about veggies on this Half Episode of New Southern Garden.
Read MoreWith cultural changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it makes you wonder what an apocalyptic world might look like. We've seen it in the movies, but what about real life? If grocery stores run out of food, what are you going to eat? Don't fear! Nathan
Read MoreContinuing his talk on annual flowers, in this half episode, Nathan walks you through starting an annual flower bed, planting it, and maintaining it throughout the season. If you want a stellar flower bed this year, be sure to take notes and put them into action!
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