Crepe Murder 2016
Southern Living May 2021 Cover
Fisticuffs
Credit: Barbara Wise
It's our Grumpy Gardener's biggest pet peeve: crepe murder. So, every year, he asks readers to send in the most offensive examples they can find. From all over the South, here they are: the winners of Crepe Murder 2016.
Crepe Murder as High Art
Crepe Murder as High Art
Credit: David Ellis
This tree from Lillian, AL shows that crepe murder can mimic fine art.
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Upside Down Broom
Upside Down Broom
Credit: Janet Sislo
This murder was committed by Jan Sislo's husband Peter.
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Myrtle Lives Matter
Myrtle Lives Matter
Credit: Edward Barham
Edward Barham of Virginia stands up for what he thinks is right.
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Dyeing For Attention
Dyeing For Attention
Credit: Janice Rice
Grumpy yarns to condemn this outrageous act.
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What a Fright
What a Fright
Credit: Jeff Minnich
This ugly specimen sits at the entrance to a Georgia cemetary.
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A Limb is a Limb
A Limb is a Limb
Credit: Lynn Case
Do the surgeons at this medical center practice amputation on the trees?
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11th Commandment
11th Commandment
Credit: Marks Family
The 11th Commandment: Don't do this!
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Drive By Pruning
Drive By Pruning
Credit: Nancie Stover-Nicholson
This reminds Grumpy of a Mafia hit job.
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Make America Crepe Again
Make America Crepe Again
Credit: Robby Winkelman
Grumpy thinks this one is gonna be YUGE.
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Brilliant and Bizarre
Brilliant and Bizarre
Credit: Taylor Williams
Grumpy is not even sure what is going on here.
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Dead End
Dead End
Credit: Taylor Williams
The sign says it all.