Gardener’s Corner with Eric Kimbrel

Gardener’s Corner with Eric Kimbrel

I always eagerly await this time of year when leaves emerge and plants begin to flaunt their flowers. A truly magical transformation happens all around us. This is also the perfect time to dig into gardening and get plants in the ground and established for several...
Change: A Perspective on Aesthetics and Climate in the Garden

Change: A Perspective on Aesthetics and Climate in the Garden

Written by Matt Sprouse, PLA, Sitework Studios – Principal and Amy Fahmy, PLA, Sitework Studios – Landscape Architect This past year brought us to Southern Highlands Reserve to talk about water. We were eager to once again revel in this wonderful garden, designed to...
Ephemeral Magic

Ephemeral Magic

Written and Photographed by Caleb Melchior   Southern gardens are known for their big charismatic flowers: sugar-pink rhododendrons, peppermint domed mountain laurels, wedding cake layers of American dogwood, giant lemon-scented magnolias. These flowers are...
Gardener’s Corner with Director of Horticulture Eric Kimbrel

Gardener’s Corner with Director of Horticulture Eric Kimbrel

Much of this season at the Reserve has been spent inside enhancing our digital plant database in preparation for it to be shared with the public, as well as making plans for the coming growing season. On warmer days, we have been able to get outside for some...
Southern Highlands Reserve’s Volunteers of the Year

Southern Highlands Reserve’s Volunteers of the Year

Southern Highlands Reserve is pleased to announce the 2018 Volunteers of the Year! Volunteers are vital to our success as a growing non-profit organization and we’re pleased to honor these individuals for their exceptional commitment and support of our mission. The...