British Garden Design & Horticulture Tourwith P. Allen SmithJuly 5-12, 2020 Join P. Allen Smith for a private tour of some of the finest examples of gardens in Cheshire and Derbyshire. Left to Right: Arley Hall, Cheshire; Bodnant, Wales; Mixed borders, Cholmondeley This richly curated itinerary showcases some of the best of Britain through the eyes of Allen. …
In his cookbook debut, P. Allen Smith, America’s best-known gardener and garden designer, celebrates the bounty of each season with recipes of flavorful fruits, vegetables, and herbs at their garden-fresh best.
Although the summer solstice falls on June 21, I think of Memorial Day as the introduction of summer in my zone 8A garden. During summer our indoor activities such as dining and entertaining move outdoors so it just makes sense to have an area set up to enjoy them. In just a few easy steps a patio, …
Season 15 Garden Home Episode 1 P. Allen Smith breaks down the basics of homesteading for beginners. From kitchen to bath, the experts have you covered for your journey to being self-sufficient. Episode 2 P. Allen Smith explores the food and fellowship of one of America’s oldest cities, Charleston, South Carolina; a true Southern gem. …
Crescent Garden Crescent Garden provides its customers with a variety of decorative elements for their home and garden. Working with top notch designers and product developers they create products that are lasting both in design and functionality. From containers, to watering cans, sprayers and outdoor dinnerware, our products are made to reflect the individual styles …
P. Allen Smith Allen Smith, often described as one of America’s most talented garden designers, is the product of five generations of southern nurserymen. His foundational childhood experiences in planting naturally led to an appreciation for horticulture, genetic diversity, plant pairing and for an orderly and holistic approach to work. Later, as a garden and …
I have lots of rabbits in the area and they are feasting on our plants, especially the rose bushes. How can I keep the rabbits away from the plants without harming either the rabbits or the plants? Springfield, IL Short of encircling your property with a rabbit-proof fence, there is not much you can do …
I’ve got a thing for boxwood. I always have. They’re such a classic shrub, and there are perfect for the ferme ornee style of Moss Mountain Farm. We just have to have them there because they would have been a part of the landscape in 1830. Actually, boxwoods have been used in gardens, well, since …
Broaden your approach to gardening by growing easy-to-care-for herbs to use in your home. Plant exotic culinary herbs, like coriander for enhancing Mexican food and cumin for Indian, or simply plant herbs you can use for everyday meal preparation. Save money on scented products for the home by growing fragrant herbs like lavender, which can …
Color can be a challenging design principle in the garden because it is subjective. Everyone perceives color in their own unique way. But I’ve found that with a willing spirit to experiment and by following some simple techniques, you can create masterpieces in your flower borders and containers. The following design ideas are excerpted from …