The purpose of this site is to provide information and photographs on native plants of the Mid-South, those featured in my book, Gardening with the Native Plants of Tennessee: The Spirit of Place, as well as additional native plants that could/should be in such a book. Those who have the book can access additional information to keep it current and accurate.

If you are already familiar with the book, you'll want to concentrate on the News & Photos and Second Edition pages to learn more about some of the wonderful, garden-worthy native plants and various events, conferences, plant sales, and other happenings in the field throughout the Mid-South and beyond. Feel free to contact me with your gardening experiences, plant suggestions, and events.

I have started a blog detailing my quest to hike all the trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Check out Hiking In The Smokies and follow along the next three years! There will be photos of native plants posted there as well.


Margie Hunter