Southern Living

10 hours ago | southernliving.com | Catherine Jessee

"Save the pecans for the pralines!"By Catherine JesseePublished on June 27, 2025 Credit: Caitlin Bensel/Southern Living My favorite meal between classes when I was a graduate student at the University of Mississippi was a scoop of chicken salad from a food truck near the English department building. Served with Zesta crackers and scooped onto a tender leaf of romaine like a gleaming pearl, it tasted like heaven. It was easily the highlight of just about any day I ate it.

2 days ago | southernliving.com | Mary Marlowe Leverette

If you live in the South, a heat wave (or three) will occur each growing season. Of course, it's a never-ending hot oven in some areas, but that can be exacerbated by periods of drought. Even in the Upper South, a higher-than-usual temperature and drought combo can be a death knell for gardens. As a long-time gardener, I do my best to prepare ahead for the high temperatures and water bills to come. Here's what you need to do pre-, during, and post-heat waves to keep your garden healthy.

2 days ago | southernliving.com | Cameron Beall

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty  Key TakeawaysChoose roof shingles that complement your home's architecture and exterior color palette, treating the roof as a subtle backdrop that enhances rather than distracts. Factor in your regional climate, building codes, and environmental conditions when selecting materials and colors to ensure long-term durability and energy efficiency.

2 days ago | southernliving.com | Steve Bender

About This Episode A reader asks for advice on finding the right plant for small outdoor spaces. Plus, a tip for controlling garden insects. Question Of The Week "We live in a condominium community, and I miss my trees. What is the best small potted tree to grow on my patio? It will only get about four hours of sun daily. That's a great question." - Peggy Grumpy Gardener: My first thought is always Japanese maples.

3 days ago | southernliving.com | Sid Evans

About Emily Ann Roberts Emily Ann Roberts grew up in Karns, Tennessee, just outside of Knoxville, with hardworking parents who had deep roots in both faith and music. She went to the church her great-grandfather founded more than a century ago— the same place where she sang in public for the very first time. Her dad introduced her to the rougher side of music, too, playing a lot of Johnny Cash and David Allan Coe as they drove around backroads in a pickup truck.