Step into the magical world of Erin Napier’s garden, and you might just find yourself reaching for your gardening gloves! The beloved host of Home Town gave fans an up-close-and-personal look at her stunning Mississippi vacation home through a recent Instagram post. Her garden is nothing short of breathtaking, and it’s clear that this space is more than just a backyard—it’s a labor of love.
In her post, Erin captioned two photos of her dreamy outdoor space with a whimsical touch: “The cotton candy skies tonight, and a garden fit for a rose (dewitt bukater) @scotsman.co.” These words paint a vivid picture of the serene beauty that awaits within the gates of her garden. It’s easy to see why this space has captured the hearts of so many.
At just 38 years old, Erin Napier, alongside her husband Ben, has crafted a 1930s country home that feels like it’s pulled straight from a storybook. The craftsman behind much of the design, Ben Napier, has shared some fascinating insights into the garden’s creation, particularly its British influences. His passion for creating something truly unique shines through in every detail.
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Ben, who’s 40, took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the stone work that defines the garden's character. “Today, I want to tell you about the stone. I’ve never been to the U.K., but it’s definitely on my bucket list. The homes in the Scottish and English countryside have these incredible gardens and farms with stacked stone walls,” he wrote in a May 24 post. “I spent two whole years gathering everything I needed to bring this vision to life. The stones themselves? They’re from the Ozark mountains, but I stumbled upon them on Facebook Marketplace in Brooklyn. Not that Brooklyn—there’s another one near Camp Shelby. Now, I’m no Freemason, but I just kept tweaking the positioning until they felt solid and secure. There’s more coming, so let me know what you’d like to learn about next! #EnglishCountryGarden.”
Why Raised Beds? Ben Napier Explains the Genius Behind His Garden Design
A couple of weeks later, Ben returned to Instagram to elaborate on the raised flower beds that are a central feature of the garden. “The raised beds might not be the first thing you notice, but trust me, they’re the backbone of this whole operation. They’ve proven to be one of the smartest decisions we’ve made for growing vegetables,” he explained in a June 12 post. “We built these using untreated oak crossties originally intended for railroad tracks. We stacked them in a way that required minimal cutting because we were short on time. But don’t worry, I studied tons of English gardens with this exact style of raised bed to make sure we got it right.”
The Bountiful Harvest: What’s Growing in the Napier Family Garden?
Currently, the garden is thriving with a variety of vegetables, including juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, hearty squash, and fiery peppers. It’s a chef’s dream! The backyard also boasts terracotta rain barrels on either side of the greenhouse, adding both functionality and charm.
Ben shared the story behind these barrels in a June 8 post. “My granny used to have 55-gallon drums to catch rainwater from her gutters. She always said her flowers preferred rainwater over tap water,” he reminisced. “I wanted to honor that tradition, but I wanted something a little more aesthetically pleasing than a big blue barrel. Turns out, these terracotta ones are not only gorgeous but also practical. One little hiccup, though—they have a plug at the bottom, and I forgot to put it in when I first set them up. After a few storms, they were still empty. Oops!”
A Farmhouse Dream: Why Erin and Ben Chose This Life for Their Girls
While Laurel, Mississippi, remains their primary residence, Erin and Ben decided to purchase this second home to give their daughters, Helen and Mae, the chance to grow up on a farm and connect deeply with nature. It’s clear that this decision came from a place of love and nostalgia.
“I grew up on a 40-acre chicken farm, and I would pick out a baby chick to be my pet every time a new batch arrived,” Erin told Southern Living in October 2023. “My childhood was filled with climbing trees and digging for arrowheads in the woods. That kind of playtime isn’t something our girls can experience in town. I want them to come home from their days outside with muddy bathwater because it means they were exploring and creating instead of staring at screens. This farm gives them that opportunity.”
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