From The Garden by P. Allen Smith

  • From the Garden: Beautiful Bulbs October 2nd, 20180 Comments

    I know a lot of my fellow gardeners might be feeling like they’re finished for the year. Maybe the summer was especially hot and dry, or rabbits and deer ate more than their fair share of …Read More

  • From the Garden: Zinnias Save the Day September 4th, 20180 Comments

    If your garden is anything like mine, it’s starting to show a little wear and tear, responding to the extremes of summer. The bloom is off my roses—literally—and most other flowers in …Read More

  • From the Garden: Hydrangeas August 6th, 20180 Comments

    I am hard-pressed to name a shrub that matches the hydrangea for drama, splendor and elegance. From subtle, starry-shaped lacecap flowers to dramatic, large globes, there is a hydrangea to …Read More

  • From the Garden July 11th, 20180 Comments

    I find that my garden can put on a glorious show almost without my help. I have a few favorite perennials and some companion shrubs that never disappoint in my zone 8A garden, including …Read More

  • From the Garden: Salvia June 4th, 20180 Comments

    I often get asked which plants are my favorites. As a garden designer and lifelong plant connoisseur, that can feel like a trick question. But if you want a plant that is hardy, …Read More

  • From the Garden: Growing Herbs May 1st, 20180 Comments

    Herbs are incredibly useful—and they’re also beautiful and fragrant! I have herbs everywhere throughout the farm: in the vegetable garden, potted in containers and mixed in with …Read More

  • The Glory of Sunflowers April 2nd, 20180 Comments

    Each spring, as I stare into a handful of sunflower seeds, it’s exciting to imagine the beauty and joy each one has in store! Sunflowers are simple, bold and oh-so-easy to grow. All …Read More

  • Fragrant Plants February 19th, 20180 Comments

    Blooms are great for adding visual interest to a landscape and attracting those all-important pollinators. When I’m planning my garden, I like to incorporate fragrant flowers and herbs. …Read More

  • From the Garden: Growing Berries February 6th, 20180 Comments

    To my delight, growing food at home has become increasingly popular in recent years. More and more backyard gardens are springing to life as the trend grows, and my research shows berry …Read More

  • Ready, Set, Prune! January 2nd, 20180 Comments

    The first thing everyone should know about pruning is that, much like a bad haircut, a botched pruning job will grow out eventually. The chances of getting the job done right are improved …Read More

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