Preview Our May/June 2024 Issue, Welcoming Summer in the South

All the joys of summer in the South take the spotlight in our May/June issue! Immerse yourself in the marvels of flourishing locales such as Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dress your front porch to welcome friends and neighbors all season long, taking cues from our roundup of well-appointed entryways. As the Kentucky Derby celebrates 150 years this May, we reflect on the event’s indelible mark on Southern traditions. Our rooftop supper and plenty of creative floral displays will be your muse for gracious entertaining. For web-exclusive content from this issue, go to our “Favorites” tab.

Preview our May/June 2024 issue below and purchase your copy today on newsstands, online, and digital platforms.

Cover styling by Sidney Bragiel; photo by Stephanie Welbourne Steele.

Keepsakes: Vintage Dresser Jars

Vessels that once held ladies’ balms and powders enjoy longstanding appreciation for their prettiness and practicality.

Southern Garden Trail: Longue Vue House & Gardens

Step through a grand oak allée and wander around the sublime grounds of a storied estate in New Orleans that honors its early 20th-century roots.

Recipe Box: Ways with Chicken Salad

Spread on sandwiches or dolloped in tartlets, swap your go-to chicken salad for a creative spin. Find our “More to Savor” recipe for Herbed Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches here. 

A Homegrown Gathering

Enjoy the season’s ripe bounty all around, incorporating fresh-picked fruits and vegetables into a tantalizing menu of Cheddar and Chive Biscuits, Zucchini and Squash Gratin, Blackberry-Cream Tart, and more.

Tour a Virginia Gem

Find all this content and more in our May/June 2024 issue, available for purchase on newsstands, online, and digital platforms.

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