Bethany Jo Southern Charms May 2026

The Southern garden is a metaphor for the Southern spirit. Bethany Jo turned her half-acre suburban yard into a "chaos garden"—a mix of hydrangeas, okra, zinnias, and tomatoes growing in delightful disarray.

What is next for the woman who taught the internet how to can pickles while discussing mental health?

According to a recent interview, Bethany Jo is currently working on a podcast (title: "Kudzu & Kindness") and a documentary about the lost soda fountains of the rural South. She also hinted at a "Charm School Scholarship" for young women in hospitality. bethany jo southern charms

Notably, she has resisted the siren call of Walmart or Target collaborations. "The moment I sell a cheap version of a Southern lifestyle at a big box store is the moment I stop being charming," she said. "Charm is not mass-produced. It’s grown."