Episode 48: Should You Rake Leaves? The Great Debate

Plus, Grumpys Gripe of the Week. What soil mix should we use? Gripe Of The Week Mow, don’t rake fall leaves. So, that’s what I do. But apparently there is a writer forSouthern Livingwho does the back page every month, namedRick Bragg. In the September Issue, he has an entire column devoted to rake or not rake. And he doesn’t believe in raking. And this is what he says. I’ve circled these two paragraphs that apply to me....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Phillip Walker

Episode 51: Grumpy’s Best Camellia Tips

Plus, tips on the Souths most beloved flower. What do you think? Grumpy Gardener Answer:I love the idea. Credit:Southern Living/Vlasova Evgeniya It has really pretty red flowers with yellow centers. And it also has a very upright habit. So it’s a natural for trimming into an informal hedge or a privacy screen. Credit:Southern Living/Vlasova Evgeniya There are two big classes of Camellias that are grown here in the South. About Ask Grumpy Ask Grumpyis a podcast featuring Steve Bender, also known asSouthern LivingsGrumpy Gardener....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · John Kerr

Episode 6: Why Don't Lilacs Thrive In The South?

Plus, what you really need to know about planting lilies in your garden. They have beautiful flowers and they’re very fragrant, and they’re very good for cutting. And lilac without flowers is not worth growing. So that’s why generally you don’t see very many of them here. There are a few lilacs that take short winters and mild temperatures during the winter. I’m not talking about daylilies, which are the ones that open for one day and then close....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Sherry Cook

Episode 8: What's The Difference Between Annuals And Perennials?

Plus, he shares a list of plants that deer love, which will cause challenges in your garden. Question: Why are some plants called annuals and others called perennials? It grows into a plant, if it’s a flowering plant, and it makes a flower. A perennial is a plant that comes back year after year. So you have to buy new ones the next year. Perennials, some of them bloom continuously, but most of them bloom in waves....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Andrew Cameron

Eric Church Surprises Tens Of Thousands Of Fans With Deeds To His New Nashville Bar

Fans logged in online to match their deeds to specific bricks in the establishment. This is not just another club downtown. Church added in a YouTube clip that “once Chiefs opens, its not mine anymore. Credit:Robby Klein It belongs to the Choir. It belongs to the fans. It belongs to the patrons. Credit:Chief’s It belongs to the stories they create there.” Chief’s is scheduled to open at the corner of 2nd and Broadway very soon....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Randall Harrington

Eric Church Will Perform A Live Concert That You Can Enjoy From Your Living Room

“Im excited to commemorate this milestone with a show for all us outsiders. Allen J. Schaben / Contributor/Getty Images Country fans, listen up! and will also be available to stream on the SiriusXM app if you could’t catch it live. Credit:Allen J. Schaben / Contributor/Getty Images Outsiders Radio will also takeoverY2Kountry (Ch. Are you a major Eric Church fan? Well, you may even be able to see him live for this once in a lifetime event....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · David Camacho

Erin And Ben Napier Head To Florida Town “You’ve Probably Never Heard Of” For ‘Home Town Takeover’ Season 3

It’s not tourist Florida, which is our favorite Florida. Were going to Sebring, Florida! Ben proclaimed, earning a woo! Credit:Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images Its off the beaten path, Erin added. Its not the beach. Its not the amusement parks. They called it really interesting while noting that it needs a lot of work. This show is really hard to make, Ben told Hudson. There’s gonna be a lot of special guests....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Brian Choi

Erin And Ben Napier Transform 'Forgotten' Florida Community In 'Home Town Takeover' Season 3—Watch A Sneak Peek

Were using everything weve learned and everything we know to try and keep this towns heart beating. The once-quiet town is now busier than ever, thanks to a special project fromBen and Erin Napier. You have to have the community buy-in, Erin shared. Credit:NBC / Contributor/Getty Images This community has to be excited. Ben added, This is something we learned from our own experience in Laurel. You cant restore a town expecting the dollars coming from tourists....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Aaron Cole

Erin And Ben Napier’s Two Daughters Are Already The Best Of Friends

See the stick figure proof. Frinds, Helen wrote above a stick figure drawing of the sisters with their names. Beneath the smiling stick figures she added I heart Mae and heart Helen. Credit:Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images Forever, Erin wrote alongside the snap. This isnt the first time theHome Townhost has marveled atthe process of her children becoming friends. All of a sudden, theyre becoming a team, she captioned the post....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Kimberly Anderson

Erin Gifford

Erin Gifford is a travel and outdoor writer based in Virginia. She enjoys writing about road trips, outdoor recreation and national parks. Erin is also the author of three guidebooks highlighting hiking trails in Virginia. Highlights Experience Erin Gifford is a travel and outdoor writer based in Virginia. She enjoys writing about road trips, outdoor recreation and national parks. She is an avid hiker and has authored three hiking guidebooks for Falcon Guides....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Kevin Reid

Erin Napier Answered Everyone's Burning Question About Home Reno Shows

But really: Do they keep the furniture on ‘Hometown’? So that’s how they do it! Below, we’re breaking down everything you gotta know about the question on everyone’s mind. Credit: @erinapier Do They Keep The Furniture On ‘Hometown’? As it turns out, sort of! “It’s a kind of ‘welcome to the neighborhood!’ from locals to these sweet new folks,” she noted. She went on to explain her own unique decorating style....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Tina Davis

Erin Napier Confronts Subject Of “Irrational Fear” During ‘Home Town’ Renovation

I know it doesnt make sense. Courtesy HGTV Celebrities, theyre just like us! Erin Napierrecently revealed her irrational fear, and we have a feeling shes not alone. Credit:Courtesy HGTV I really didnt expect to find anything, Erin said as she recovered from the fright. I know it doesnt make sense, she explained later. To me, lizards and snakes are the exact same thing. Ben chimed in to ask her thoughts on frogs....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Timothy Simpson

Erin Napier Gushes Over Custom Kitchen Feature: “I Wish That I Had It In My Kitchen”

Behold: the super island. Erin liked the super island so much that she found herself wanting one of her own. Can I say this might be my favorite thing youve ever built? Credit:HGTV Erin told her husband, per anepisode recap on Realtor.com. Like, I wish that I had it in my kitchen. Thats high praise given just how beautiful the kitchen is inthe Napiers new country home. Erin describes theirDownton Abbey-inspired kitchen as a classic and casual English style thats utilitarian but kind of elegant....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Colleen Sherman