Welcome to Garden Party, where Trace Barnett invites you into his home kitchen and family farm.
Watch The Latest EpisodePerfect Sunny Season Recipes
Try Trace’s savory, sweet spring and summer recipes made with ingredients you can find in your backyard!
This version of Shrimp & Grits leans into Alabama Gulf coast flavor with smoky sausage and Creole influence.
Canned doesn't have to be the only option! Trace shows you how to create a fresh version of this classic with a homemade creamy mushroom filling.
Special guest Son of Butcher shows Trace how to create the juiciest and most delicious ham for Easter Sunday.
This nostalgic southern banana pudding is a no-fail, easy dessert with a simple, homemade custard base topped with a cloud of toasted meringue.
You'll be fishing for compliments when you try this Southern fried catfish recipe! Fry up golden cornmeal crusted fillets for a crunchy crust and tender flaky fish.
Whether you're short on time or need a flavor-packed crunch, you can't go wrong with this Southern staple, okra. I show you how to cook okra two ways, fried versus roasted—both packed with the flavors of summer.
Trace takes us on a "saucy tour" across Alabama through its iconic BBQ sauces, from Alabama White Sauce to Mustard Sauce.
Succotash is the perfect side dish packed with fresh, summer vegetables and the savory crunch of juicy bacon. Perfect for summer BBQs!
Use that leftover watermelon in two easy watermelon recipes! Make frozen watermelon margaritas (or mocktails) and fresh watermelon feta skewers. These cool & crisp summer recipes are perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and parties.
Trace shares his tips for making fresh—or canned—cobbler using his signature “cuppa cuppa cuppa” batter! This forgiving recipe is full of Southern charm and flavor.
This crispy, creamy, salty, tangy Southern showstopper is perfect for your next summer garden party, brunch, cookout, or backyard BBQ!
Homemade broth is an easy, cost-effective way to use kitchen scraps and create a flavorful, preservative-free stock that's better than store-bought and easy to freeze.
These fluffy, homemade dinner rolls are a quick and easy addition to any meal!
Try this easy Indian-inspired recipe you can make in 30 minutes or less that also uses up all that excess zucchini from your summer garden.
Enjoy the best summer vegetables with Trace's favorite corn salad recipe!
This super simple recipe doesn’t require any fancy equipment or churning. All you need is a mixer and a few minutes.
Tomato Pie captures the essence of Southern cuisine, where fresh ingredients and comforting, home-cooked flavors reign supreme.
Channel your inner medieval connoisseur and savor the magic of lemon possets with this velvety recipe.
Trace transforms an old family recipe with bacon jam.
Make the most of tomato season! Elevate your next tomato sandwich with this quick yet sophisticated tomato sandwich recipe.
Are your summer squash plants blooming like crazy right about now? Make the most of the whole crop with this savory summer appetizer recipe!
Watermelon, when combined with all the traditional flavors of a cobbler, essentially is summer in a bite.
Gardening Tips
We’re sharing the dirt on gardening, ya’ll.
This compact edible garnish garden is a small-space stunner filled with easy-to-grow herbs, edible flowers, and flavorful plants.
Learn the easiest way to create a beautiful front porch with affordable plants!
Discover the key to stronger, healthier plants! Learn how hardening off and nutrient-rich soil can transform your garden!
We delve into hummingbird migration patterns, feeding preferences, nesting behaviors, and essential considerations for attracting and supporting these tiny marvels in your backyard.
Follow this step-by-step guide for choosing, planting, and caring for your delicious, homegrown tomato plants. With proper attention to plant health, support, and environmental conditions, you can savor the fruits of your labor all season long.
Limited space? Container gardening is for you. Learn how to start a vegetable garden and what to plant.
Spring is the perfect time to rejuvenate your garden by propagating houseplants and dividing summer and fall blooming perennials.
Enrich your poor garden for vibrant season-long planting and learn why it's important to nourish your soil.
Trace Barnett is gettin' dirty! Tomatoes, peppers, okra, eggplants and herbs galore. Trace shares all the tips and tricks for a bountiful harvest.
Trace walks you through how to attract honeybees and hummingbirds to your backyard to support their populations while enhancing your garden’s vibrancy.
Hearty Recipes
Warm and hearty recipes to keep you full all winter.
This board is loaded with a variety of uniquely Southern sweet, savory, and pickled party foods.
A cozy baked mac & cheese casserole for cool evenings and full tables.
Turn ordinary pumpkins and squash into the perfect holiday main dish stuffed with sausage, bacon, apples, toasted walnuts, herbs, and cheese.
Learn all of Trace's cornbread secrets in this staple Southern recipe.
Cook the perfect beef tenderloin with this easy holiday recipe, complete with gourmet tips and tricks!
This Pumpkin Coconut Soup is a creamy and comforting dish with a tropical twist!
This farro grain bowl is packed with fall flavors—roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, and a sweet-savory maple Dijon dressing.
Traditional Southern fried pies filled with warm, spiced apple filling are a hand-held delight!
Pot pie and chicken and dumplings are staple comfort foods, but what if they were combined? Try this one-dish wonder made from scratch.
The perfect chili for a chilly day! Enjoy the fusion of sweet and savory in this recipe.
These bite-sized Lane Cake cupcakes are packed full of everything you love about the original Southern classic.
Step into Mawmaw's kitchen and learn one of Trace's first lessons: how to can and preserve fruits and vegetables.
Trace doesn’t skimp on the goat cheese or the parsnips for this quick, healthy (and colorful) recipe.
Enjoy this warm and comforting Autumn Squash Soup recipe, perfect for cozy fall evenings!
Sharp cheddar and crisp apples? This is the BEST dessert or side dish you’ll make all fall, ya’ll!
Holiday Tips and Recipes
Bring on the cozy this holiday season with some delicious twists on classic dishes!
Try this old-fashioned pecan pie! The ultimate southern holiday dessert with a flaky, homemade crust option.
This recipe turns the Classic Southern Pear Salad into an elegant starter for holiday tables and dinner parties with pears poached in Champagne.
This Classic Southern Pear Salad is simple and perfect for garden luncheons, Church potlucks or family gatherings.
If you're in a house divided, this sweet potato casserole hack will settle all your family debates on this classic holiday dish!
This is everything you need to know to make the perfect Vegetable Wellington the first time!
What's more Southern than using Mawmaw’s sweet, sweet tea to tenderize and create a sticky molasses glaze for your star turkey?
It's a classic for a reason, but it's nothing without some good ol', golden-brown cornbread.
Add a touch of the outdoors to your decor! Not only is it sustainable, it's budget-friendly to boot.
DIY & How-To
Trace is known for his artistic proclivities, and that extends to his garden as well. If you’re a fan of digging in the dirt and turning one man’s junk into treasure, come on in!
Make a traditional homemade crust with old-fashioned texture, easy handling and a beautiful golden flakiness.
Learn how to make easy, budget-friendly DIY table decor with air dry clay—no kiln needed!
Learn how to press flowers and transform them into enchanting decor for holidays or dinner parties!
This method will restore even the rustiest cast iron to like-new condition, ready for years of cooking!
Canning these homegrown tomatoes is a healthy and cost-efficient way to enjoy the flavors of summer all year long. From sauces to soups, you can use preserved tomatoes in a wide range of recipes.
Trace shows you the quickest way to retain the texture, color, and nutritional value of your vegetables.
Invite color and texture into your garden with this beautiful, repurposed fall container idea.
We're dipping a toe back in history for this autumnal craft.
Does the perfect pumpkin exist? Learn how to pick the perfect gourd and make it last for months to come!
Meet the Cook
Alabama homesteader, author, cook and entertainer Trace Barnett serves swanky living with southern flavor.
A popular guest on several television shows, Trace Barnett makes regular appearances on news channels in Birmingham, Nashville, Atlanta, and Tupelo. Barnett was a finalist on The Next Food Network Star on Food Network. He was also a finalist on Food Network’s series Comeback Kitchen.
Trace is the author of “Tracing Roots,” his debut cookbook focused on taking a modern approach to living off the land. Trace’s entertaining tips, gardening ideas, recipes, and DIY projects have also been featured in several national and regional magazines and websites.
When Trace is not sharing entertaining tips or teaching people to garden, he enjoys painting and creating art from repurposed materials. He believes in utilizing industrial materials to create beautiful artwork that blurs the lines between organic and inorganic so that they seamlessly flow together. He feels that it is equally important to highlight the integrity of the existing space while salvaging original components and rethinking them in a new and innovative manner. He is best known for his artwork featuring found items arranged on a canvas and covered in white paint, cheekily called “White Trash.”
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