Episode 299

Climb Into 2025 With Flowering Vines

This week, Nathan discusses vines that will provide vertical interest and flowers in the sky for your garden. Every garden needs some kind of vine somewhere and Nathan walks you through a list of great options for your space!

Episode 298

Plants That Wish You A Merry Christmas

This week, Nathan talks about the plants that go hand in hand with Christmas. He talks about how to grow these beautiful plants that really know how to wish you a "Merry Christmas!"

Episode 297

Nearly Tropical Hardy Plants

As we get deeper and deeper into winter, Nathan talks about plants that might help warm things up a bit in the garden: nearly tropical, but hardy plants. Join Nathan as he talks about plants that can give you a feeling of a tropical place, but have no problem surviving through winter!

Episode 296

Getting Caught Beneath the Botanical World of Mistletoe

Mistletoe is quintessential with Christmas, but it is one strange and unusual plant. This week, Nathan talks about the history, folklore, and botany behind this parasitic plant we know as "mistletoe."

Episode 295

Gardening for Christmas

We always think about decorating our interiors for the Christmas season, but how often do we intentionally "decorate" the garden and landscape for Christmas? This week, Nathan gives you ideas that go beyond decorations to get your garden into the holiday spirit.

Episode 294

Growing Herbs for Your Stuffed Thanksgiving Turkey

This week, Nathan talks about how to grow the most popular herbs used in turkey stuffing and dressings. Get ready to grow and bake your own!

Episode 293

Edible Gardening in Winter

Join Nathan as he gives you tips and ideas for keeping your vegetable garden going all winter!

Episode 292

Plant These Trees Under Trees

If you have a garden that is surrounded by tall trees, don’t forget to plant something underneath them to add some mid-canopy interest! This week, Nathan talks about trees that are great to plant underneath other trees. Many of our favorite ornamental garden trees are found naturally growing beneath the shade of larger trees and we can recreate the whimsical beauty in our gardens that nature has already provided. Be sure to take notes about the trees that interest you and might make great additions under your existing trees.

Episode 291

Don't Buy THESE Garden Products!

Nathan always says that some gardening products only work in the store…to get you to buy them! This week, Nathan dispels the great marketing tactics of some of the worst garden products you could possibly waste your money on. He discusses the science behind why these products don’t work and encourages you not to purchase them. Save your money to buy some new plants instead!

Episode 290

October Q&A Week: Raised Bed Filler and Nathan's Favorite Plants

This week, Nathan goes to the mail bag to answer your questions! He answers a question regarding how you might fill new raised beds with quality growing mixes on a budget. Then, he gets to answer a question about himself…all about some of his favorite plants! Thanks for sending in your questions to New Southern Garden and we hope our answers help you to grow well!