Southern Homes & Gardens Blog

Perfect Pansies:

A fall planting favorite

Pansies are the cold weather plant of choice for fall and winter – they’re known for being exceptionally hardy, thriving in our area during our southern winters.   Pansies are multi-purposes as they can be planted in the landscape as full beds or borders and also bring fabulous color to our outdoor fall & winter containers. 

Thriller & filler. . .

Standing alone, it can serve as the ‘thriller’ element in container gardens, or it can be planted under upright shrubs (‘thriller’) as the ‘filler’ element too.   Got a mixed container that you just want to add a dash of pizzazz?  Toss in some pansies & voila! 

You can eat THAT?

Did you know that pansies are edible?  Sure enough, pansies make a beautiful garnish for fruits, salads and desserts!  Just add them to your herb garden or plant them with lettuce and parsley for a nice combination of texture and color – but please make certain you’re using only food-safe insecticides if you plan on indulging in these edible blooms!

Shop our gorgeous selection at both store locations – use your Garden Rewards card and get a flat of pansies for just $9.96!

(an $11.96 value)

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Spoil Your Hands with a Treat:

All Gardening Gloves are 25% off !

Take advantage of our latest Thursday Treat deal, going on TODAY ONLY!

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Meet Virginia’s Run:

One young lady and her lasting legacy

Out of one family’s tragedy, comes great light and promise – Virginia’s Run was created after the tragic loss of a young Montgomery native, Virginia Foxworth Jacks.  Virginia was just a junior in high school attending Eastwood Christian School when she died unexpectedly on September 18th, 2010.  After her death, Virginia’s Run was created in the student’s memory as a fundraiser for the school she adored and attended for 11 memorable years – Eastwood Christian School. 

We are helping to honor Virginia’s memory by sponsoring Virginia’s Run – will you join us in fundraising efforts and run the big race?  Check out the race details below, or follow Virginia’s Run via their website, Facebook page and/or their Twitter page!  

It’s Treat Time:

Pink it up with 4″ Pink African Violets !

Take advantage of our latest Thursday Treat deal, going on TODAY ONLY!

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Monrovia Arrivals:

To-Die-For Topiaries!

Monrovia is well-known for their exquisitely trained topiaries and our latest shipment of them is no exception!  We received a beautiful array of topiaries in various sizes and varieties - whatever your budget may be.   

classic topiaries…unprecedented style

Just look at a sampling of what arrived…simply gorgeous!  Whether you are planting in pairs to flank an entrance, line a walkway, or add integrity and structure to your landscape, topiaries are a true timeless classic.  

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Middleton Collection Debut:

Dazzle like the Duchess!

If Vera Bradley deemed an entire special, limited edition collection after the newly appointed Duchess of Cambridge, then we’re positive that Kate Middleton has some pretty awesome style sense! 

Smart, English charm. . .the American way

Olive – one of the hottest color trends for Fall – is perfectly paired with cotton twill and antiqued brass hardware.  Oxford-style eyelet detail in tobacco brown leather is inspired by the menswear trend.  Inside, the girly, pink and green floral camouflage lining is a knockout!  We bet Kate Middleton herself would give this collection a charming nod of approval! 

Five new styles available for a limited time only:

Flap Satchel . Shoulder Bag . Small Crossbody . Slim Tote . Wallet

{ Shop the Middleton Collection now available at our Vaughn Road store location only } 

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75% off selected Hen-Feathers Containers:

Can you contain your enthusiasm?!

Hen-Feathers containers are gorgeous hand-dipped, lightweight, indoor & outdoor containers that will never go out of style!  Over time, they will develop a patina – just adding to the natural character and charm of each piece.  Shop early for the best selection – assorted sizes, styles and finishes are available at both store locations.

So…what are you waiting for?

Be sure to use your Garden Rewards membership card when checking out to receive the phenomenal offer of the day. Not a member? No problem! Simply let our cashiers know at checkout and they’ll help you sign up on the spot – it’s fast, easy & FREE!

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