From The Garden by P. Allen Smith

  • 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

  • From the Garden: Evergreens December 6th, 20170 Comments

    As the colors of your garden start to fade, you may find yourself longing for the days when they were abundant, when green grass seemed to be around every corner. Instead of waiting until …Read More

  • Caring for Poinsettias November 28th, 20170 Comments

    Poinsettias are among the most popular holiday houseplants, and it’s easy to see why. The traditional red and green varieties can’t be beat when it comes to decorating for Christmas. …Read More

  • Gearing Up For Winter October 24th, 20170 Comments

    It’s hard to believe that the end of daylight saving time is already here. It seems like just yesterday that we were springing forward. Now that it’s dark by the time I get home from …Read More

  • From the Garden: Fruit of Fall October 4th, 20170 Comments

    Apples have always been more popular than pears, and I’ve often wondered, if Eve had eaten a pear instead of an apple, would that still be the case? Though the pear may not be associated …Read More

  • From the Garden September 5th, 20170 Comments

    A healthy, green lawn is an important element of my landscape design at Moss Mountain Farm. Early fall is the best time to take care of lawn maintenance tasks like fertilizing, …Read More

  • Pretty Enough to Eat August 9th, 20170 Comments

    Flowers are more than just pretty faces. We usually grow them for their beauty or to attract butterflies and bees to our gardens. But you also can eat some of them. Many flowers have nice, …Read More

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