The Magnolia Times

By 1920, 45 states observed Arbor Day. Word of the tree planting holiday to help anchor Nebraska soil made its way to Washington DC & it was made a national holiday.

We have a smaller subcategory of products. We call the line “Mary’s Magnolias,” & the creations are top of the line bath & body products.

Growing a garden isn’t always easy, but it can be simple. Here’s a checklist of the basics from Seeds of Life: sunlight, location, water, soil, fertilizer & compost.

From the highest quality handmade products on the market to leading by example with cutting edge technology that enhances our commitment to environmental stewardship, you know you’re helping shape the world for the better.

Today, we’re bringing you two stories of historical trees we’ve had the honor of working with and the people who made it possible along the way.

This Valentine’s Day we celebrate Jean and Frank’s abiding love for each other with the tale of their love story and the old Live Oak tree.

From our farms in Central Florida to your front yard, here’s our best advice on when, how, why, and what you’ll need to give your magnolia trees the top of the line care they deserve.

Here’s everything you need to know about growing potted magnolias, from the basics to the expert practices!

Julie’s family kicks off Christmas with these cinnamon rolls—rich yet light, aromatic, and sweet. A must-make for chilly mornings!

Our beloved Southern Magnolias teach us many lessons about not giving up, about carrying ourselves with grace, about the beauty of generosity.

We’re really known for two things: our expertise in growing luscious, magnificent magnolia trees, and our (literally) top of the line magnolia wreaths. We’re going into a behind the scenes look (how-it’s-made style) at our wreaths

We cherish our Southern Magnolias for their stunning flowers and majestic foliage, making them a prized addition to any garden or landscape. However, there are times when you may need to relocate your magnolia tree to a new spot in your yard or garden. Every expert grower at The Magnolia Company knows proper transplanting techniques […]

Whether it’s for your wedding, a centerpiece, a photoshoot, a bouquet, your dinner table, or just because, here’s the best advice in the business for picking magnolia blooms that’ll last.

We’re going to spend a minute on the history of magnolia trees, what makes magnolias so unique, and how cultures traditionally harnessed their biological strengths throughout history.

In an age dominated by screens and digital entertainment, it’s easy to overlook the simple pleasures of outdoor play. Still, the benefits of exploring nature – especially for kids – are both boundless and countless.

A springtime expert growing guide for southern magnolia tree care including: Pruning, Pests, Fertilizer, Watering and Mulching.

Arbequina Olive trees are delightfully beginner friendly trees, but there are a few tricks to getting these plants to produce fruit.

Today, we’re diving into the fantastical world of fungi and the exciting new developments we’re cultivating and incorporating into our farming practices!

The water conservation project at The Magnolia Company is a large undertaking – but well worth the time, money & effort so we can make an environmental impact.

As a company, part of our mission is to create as many avenues for sustainability and conservation as we can in our farming and production practices.

Our specialty is in Magnolia tree cultivation, so we’re going in depth on everything you need to know about caring for your Magnolia tree in the winter.

Each wreath tells a unique story about the person who chooses it and it almost always reflects their style, values, and holiday traditions.

Today we’re going to share an in-depth guide to magnolia care including how to fertilize your magnolia tree.

The magnolia tree, with its majestic presence and exquisite blooms, is a true symbol of grace and beauty. While traditionally grown in expansive landscapes, many plant enthusiasts wonder if it’s possible to cultivate a magnolia tree in a container garden. In this article, we will explore the feasibility and best practices of growing magnolia trees in containers as well as which magnolia varieties are the best for container gardens.

For us, every tree we added to our plant nursery was a new challenge, but overtime we learned the likes and dislikes of each plant and which plants require a little less TLC than others. That’s why today we put together a list of five houseplants that are perfect for beginners.

Growing a healthy magnolia tree requires some effort and one of the most important aspects is fertilizing it properly. So let’s dive into three things you need to know about fertilizing your magnolia tree.

We are grateful for every moment, every opportunity to nurture and grow our farm, our team, and ourselves. It’s a privilege to be a magnolia farmer, to work in this special space where nature and people come together to create something special for our customers.

Last week, we noticed the leaves on one of our Meyer lemon trees had started to yellow. Luckily, after two decades of gardening experience we knew there were two likely culprits: overwatering and lack of nutrients.

If you’re looking for some inspiration for how to decorate for the holidays with a garland, we’ve got you covered. We’ve been decorated our home with a magnolia garland for the past two decades. Each year we try to switch it up a little bit and here are some of our favorite places to style a garland.

Every year around this time, we always get a few messages about the difference between fresh magnolia wreaths and dried magnolia wreaths. Each provides its own unique benefits, so the choice will be unique to you and what you’re looking for in your magnolia decor. Here we’re going to deep dive into the benefits of each of our wreath types so you can make the best decision for you and your home. 

Whether with a fresh magnolia garland or a fall wreath, there are so many options for fun fall porch decor. It can be difficult to choose what options we like best. So in order to provide you with some extra inspiration, we wanted to share some of our favorite magnolia-inspired porch designs.

Interacting with nature is important in the mental and physical health of children. But it is also important for kids to be able to explore, be creative, and learn more about the world around us.

Overview of 8 varieties of the magnolia tree – all of the trees are some of our favorites and can be planted in the landscape to be enjoyed for many years.

If you’ve ever seen someone use a fresh garland at a wedding, you know it is an easy way to add beauty and charm to any atmosphere. Since there are a lot of different types of fresh garlands that can be used at your wedding, we wanted to share some of our favorite types of garlands as well as different ways to use a garland at your wedding.

Do you have a nature-loving mama who could spend hours outside in the garden or on a hike through the woods? If you’re looking for some unique ways to celebrate Mother’s Day that isn’t just breakfast in bed, I have a few activities that will make this Mother’s Day one to remember. 

The Magnolia Company presents some benefits of spending time in nature, as well as a few easy ways you can incorporate nature into your daily life. 

Using recycled water is also a great choice for our farm because it contains nitrogen, phosphorus and other agricultural nutrients. This means it’s not only great for the environment, but a better source of water for our trees.

From bringing your plants essential nutrients to keeping plant waste out of landfills, there are many reasons why we compost here on our magnolia farm—and why you should too! But before we dive into how to compost and why to use it in your home garden, we want to share a little bit about how and why we use it here on our farm.

Guide with all of our tips for pruning magnolia trees, including when to prune magnolia trees, how to prune them, and how to prepare for pruning.

With proper care and storage, your wreath can thrive for years to come as well, which is why today we wanted to share how exactly to store your dried or lacquered wreath for future use.

Today we wanted to specifically share how to decorate a small front porch for Christmas. If you have a smaller front porch you might feel like you can’t get in on all of the fun, but we’ve learned a lot of fun ways to decorate small porches over the years.

Since we’ve been decorating for Thanksgiving with fresh magnolia products for the past two decades, we thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite Thanksgiving Decor ideas.

Since you already went through the process of choosing the best wreath for you, we wanted to share some of the best places to hang a wreath in your home. Decorating your home can be one of life’s little pleasures and we’d love to help you decorate it to perfection.

We decided to create a guide to help you choose the best wreath for you! We’ll go through all of our different types of wreaths, different occasions, and different seasons so that you have a good idea of what wreath will work best for your needs.

It is with great sadness that our patriarch Frank E. Underhill, Jr. passed peacefully and was taken to heaven on June 14, 2021. He is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
We shared about our father’s passing on social media, but we wanted a permanent hommage to him here on our website with this blog post.

On our own farm, we’ve started composting, stopped using harsh pesticides, and added some bee hives in addition to enacting our water conservation project, but sometimes it can seem hard to add projects like these to your own home! So we’re here to share some easy tricks and tips for a happy, healthier garden and earth.

Though it’s definitely important to spend as much time outdoors as you can, there are a few ways to help bring the outdoors inside, which can help freshen up any home! If you’re looking to enjoy the time you spend indoors even more, refreshing your space is one of the best ways to do so. Here are some of our favorite tips for bringing a little more joy indoors.

Whether your mom loves home decor, gardening, or flowers, we have the perfect gift for her. Each of these Mother’s Day gifts is inspired by our beautiful creation and are made with natural materials. If you’ve treated your mom with a beautiful bouquet in the past, but are looking for something a little more special this year, you’ll love what we found!

We have a lot of different shrubs, plants, and trees that require some extra care come springtime so we want to share what our spring gardening checklist looks like. No matter if your garden is filled with flowers, magnolia trees, or gardenias, you’ll have a better idea of what you need to get done in your garden this spring.

We believe that taking care of the environment is the best way to give back to these incredible trees. But, as it turns out, magnolia trees have been giving to cultures around the world for centuries. Keep reading to learn the meaning of the magnolia tree around the world.

Did you know that each American uses about 88 gallons of water per day? That might seem like a lot but all of the water used to wash our clothes, our laundry, and ourselves really does add up faster that you might think. As a farm, we know that we have to use more water […]

Choosing the right gift for someone isn’t always the easiest task. But if that special person in your life loves interior decorating with plants or gardening or just loves greenery and nature, one of our gift trees could be the perfect gift for them. Whether it’s our Southern Magnolia Memorial Gift Tree or our Meyer […]

If you’ve been following us on Facebook or Instagram, you might’ve seen a recent video sharing how we prepare our wreaths every winter for the fall. Hundreds of fresh wreaths are placed in our barn to dry out so that they can be decorated for our fall collection. Some of these wreaths will be decorated […]

When you’re a little kid the last thing you want to do is pull weeds, but when my mother was younger, it was her chore every week to fill up a bucket with weeds. Every Saturday morning, her parents would give her a big bucket and she had to fill the whole thing before she […]

There are a lot of benefits to getting a live wreath for your holiday decorations. The sharp, sweet, and refreshing smell of fresh wreaths decorated with pine, spruce, and fir tree branches will add the Christmas spirit to any home. Magnolia wreaths, as well as other fresh wreaths, will add a bright green pop and […]

You can still build a beautiful garden in planters, steel tubs, decorative boxes, and clay pots, otherwise known as container gardening, without the same time and effort as a full garden. Container gardening is ideal for beginner gardeners, those with little to no garden space, and anyone looking to add a wow factor to their existing garden.

Growing up in a small undeveloped coastal community of Ormond By The Sea, I remember playing in the seaside maritime hammocks next to the ocean. This natural world allured me and when our small gang of friends weren’t surfing or fishing you would always find us exploring these wild places. It felt like only us […]

Watching our fig trees grow in the summer is a true clock from Mother Nature that never quits…no batteries or electricity required!!! If I never looked at a calendar during the year I would automatically know the time of year by watching this beautiful and verdant tree… it never fails to remind us what season […]

So many of us celebrate our Mothers but once a year, and surely that is never enough for all the love and support they have given us. I encourage you to stop and take a break from your busy schedule to text, call, email or even better, send your mom a memorable gift from The Magnolia […]

For many of you it’s been a long winter with the snow falling late into the season and the temperature trying to climb its way up above freezing. Well, I think we should soon be in the clear with the days getting longer and the sun warming the earth. It’s not too early to start […]

Our expert growers here at The Magnolia Company & our sister company Seeds of Life pride ourselves on growing a large variety of flowering and green plants but our most cherished plant is the magnolia tree. For six consecutive generations our family has farmed in this little community of Barberville and today we send plants for special […]

As the Christmas and New Year holidays fade into memory, winter stretches on with each day gaining a bit longer. We come home after a long day and tuck ourselves in, away from the cold, happy to be surrounded by family and excited to have friends stop by for a quick cup of coffee or […]

At The Magnolia Company we collaborate with the best in the world of style and decor to keep our product on trend and full of fresh looks for your home. Our resident color trend expert, Michael J. Skaff, AIFD, AAF, PFCI and freelance designer for The Magnolia Company informs us that the Color Marketing Group […]

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season and the fun festivities of the months ahead. Family and friends are set to gather together to share a meal; spend time with one another; and take time to remember and appreciate the wonderful blessings in their lives. Beginning as a celebratory feast in November 1621, when […]

After the flurry of back-to-school activities die down and we step into our daily routines the colors of the trees start to change, the air turns cooler, and the days become shorter. Fall arrives with the memory making events of the Halloween season. Halloween is gaining in popularity every year with its spooky fun capturing […]

We love the first days of fall on The Magnolia Company farm.  We are always looking forward to starting the harvest in October which will soon yield to our busy Christmas Holiday season.  It is a great feeling to start cutting in the magnolia groves that have been meticulously cared for through the wind, rain […]

Making a living on an operating farm is a rewarding and gratifying pursuit. Sometimes it can be an exciting and challenging experience at the same time. Since we are now in the middle of our hurricane season I am reminded of Hurricane Matthew which hit us in October 2016. It was really as close to […]

These housewarming gifts are sure to brighten up corners that need a bit of color and add that cozy, lived in feeling to a new home.

The DIY wedding is fast becoming a popular trend as couples look to save money. Bride and groom alike are more involved than ever in every aspect of their wedding day plans. We see them creating décor for the ceremony and reception; choosing signature cocktails; theming and personalizing dessert tables, all undertaken with the goal […]

Choosing a single plant as a gift can be overwhelming at times. If you are unsure of your recipient’s favorite bloom or color it can leave you at a loss as you scan all of the different options available in today’s marketplace. Would a mini rose plant be best? Or, should you go with something […]

I am always eager for summer. A time when my children are all back home and the front door swings wildly with their friends. It is inevitable that the counter in my bar will be filled with sun burnt faces and growling stomachs. They all await some type of delicious snack whether it’s a cookie […]

I cherish the childhood memories I have of picking flowers directly from the garden and rushing in to surprise my mother on Mother’s Day. There is nothing more beautiful nor more perfect than sending mom a hand crafted wreath for the home or a live flowering plant for the garden. A living plant is a […]

In the month of May the weather at The Magnolia Company farm continues to warm up. This increasing spring temperature makes everyone happy because each day we are greeted with a bounty of clear, bright magnolia blooms. We even see these magnolia blooms present on all of the magnolia gift trees sold from our farm. […]

Spring has sprung and as blooms unfold and birds sing their morning songs you may wish to get your home to match this time of renewal, sunshine, and warmth. The best way to give your home a welcoming springtime look is to find that perfect spring wreath that not only brings color and a fashionable […]

This is by far the most memorable Earth Day of my lifetime.  As we think of our roles this year to preserve and protect our planet, I can’t help to think of my beloved Uncle Ham who passed away ten days ago after a prolonged battle against cancer.  At his funeral on Wednesday the speakers […]

After a long winter on the farm, spring is undoubtedly one of our favorite times of the year.  During the cool winter months our trees are in a dormant slumber and sometimes appear without life because of their barren branches with no leaves or flowers.  But due to the arrival of spring we are greeted […]

Here at The Magnolia Company, it is important that we stay current with the latest trends and find new inspiring ways to design with our wonderful farm fresh products. Our team not only shops the interior design markets around the globe for the latest color inspirations, but we also display our products in many of […]

Spring has arrived, announced by the buds of the magnolia flowers present on the graceful branches at our Magnolia Farm. This spring I am reminded that family has always been the main theme of The Magnolia Company. In 2001 we started this family business together as each person contributed their gifts to grow The Magnolia […]