Lindsey Liles
Lindsey Liles joined Garden & Gun in 2020 after completing a master’s in literature in Scotland and a Fulbright grant in Brazil. The Arkansas native is G&G’s digital reporter, covering all aspects of the South, and she especially enjoys putting her biology background to use by writing about wildlife and conservation. She lives on Johns Island, South Carolina.
Food & Drink
Readers weigh in on the controversial nomenclature of a beloved Thanksgiving side
Recipe
New Orleans culinary star Mason Hereford spent years perfecting this easy-to-make casserole, also known as Thanksgiving stuffing
Travel
Acclaimed chef Shaun Doty brings international flair to Southern ingredients in a space that is as beautiful as it is historic
Food & Drink
The Michelin Guide canvassed six new states across the region for its selections, including a two-star designation for Emeril’s in New Orleans
CONSERVATION
The long-legged, brightly colored orb weavers are growing more common across the South. Here’s what to do—and what not to do—when you cross paths with one.
Music
The 1925 recordings captured the Appalachian sound for the first time—and they‘re still influencing artists today
Conservation
After a multi-decade restoration effort, the charismatic herbivores roam Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Virginias—and fall is the best time to spot them
Arts & Culture
In Camden, South Carolina, archaeologists are tackling some of America’s oldest cold cases
Food & Drink
Appalachian home cooking meets Italy—with a cornbread crumble and a sprinkling of pickled shallot
Arts & Culture
As the town of Lake Lure rebuilds, the tribute to lost pets remains a beacon
Conservation
An unlikely coalition helps the striking raptors soar again
Arts & Culture
No matter what happens in the playoffs, the Mariners catcher has had a season for the books
Home & Garden
Through themes, props, and unapologetic maximalism, Rebecca Gardner makes the case for keeping things interesting. Plus, her top tip for being a great guest.
Food & Drink
The self-taught pitmaster talks smoking secrets, the best noodle for mac and cheese, and the skyrocket to barbecue stardom
Travel
Plus, an Appalachian ecologist says this year’s leaf show will be a grand one
home & garden
A North Carolina gardener shares what kind of winter we can expect according to the fruit—plus her grandmother’s persimmon pudding recipe
Land & Conservation
Venus flytraps are native to a tiny corner of the globe: the Coastal Plain of the Carolinas. As development threatens, one town—spurred on by one tireless botanist—has taken up the shovel to save the world’s most fascinating plant.
Conservation
A kayaking guide at South Carolina’s Murrells Inlet enjoyed a rare sighting of a harbor seal—and has the photos to prove it
Conservation
Reclaimed wood, native landscaping, and local art shine on fifty acres that will soon house a county park
Travel
Savannah, Wrightsville Beach, and Georgetown are all welcoming guests to refreshed historic confines