Comments on: Books on My Design Desk

By: Monty

Monty — Wed, 18 May 2011 22:08:52 +0000

Where exactly is the facebook like link ?

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:26:38 +0000

I was recently at the Open Days garden walk in Knoxville, TN and one of the gardens was very formal and I love formal gardens. On a table in the garden, was a book with a picture of a garden that this homeowner had been inspired by and designed her garden to look a lot like it. I wrote the name of the book down and as soon as I got back home to the Chicagoland area, I ordered it. The name of the book is: “The Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg”. It has not arrived yet but should arrive any day now.

By: Kylee from Our Little Acre

Kylee from Our Little Acre — Wed, 11 May 2011 13:03:22 +0000

Allen, as an avid reader (of all kinds of books!) and book review editor at Horticulture magazine, I’m always on the lookout for new titles to check out. Thanks for giving me more to look for. “Tomorrow’s Garden” sounds especially fascinating to me.

By: P. Allen Smith

P. Allen Smith — Wed, 11 May 2011 00:06:52 +0000

Hi Oksanna,
Thank you…..Garden Home was my first book so it is near and dear to my heart.
It thrills me that it is an inspiration to you!
Allen

By: P. Allen Smith

P. Allen Smith — Wed, 11 May 2011 00:02:21 +0000

Lisa…thank you so much for those kind words!
Good luck with your urn!
Allen

By: P. Allen Smith

P. Allen Smith — Wed, 11 May 2011 00:01:05 +0000

Hi Amy….sounds fantastic! Good luck and all best wishes with all your additions and changes!
Allen

By: Sharon Klaus

Sharon Klaus — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:32:46 +0000

Allen,
One of my favorite sayins that you use is something about “living garden sculptures” referring to birds and animals in the garden. I totally agree, and have written a small book about a feral cat colony in my yard with proceeds to benefit the SPCA’s neuter, spay, release program. I referenced your comment and gave you credit. I watch your program on Saturday mornings also and have used some of the ideas you have shown. Especially like the herb fountain idea.

By: Liz Rennan

Liz Rennan — Tue, 10 May 2011 02:42:10 +0000

I enjoy your garden show so much, thank you for all the wonderful design possibilities. Looking forward to seeing the finished interiors of the ‘garden retreat’.

By: Oksanna

Oksanna — Tue, 10 May 2011 01:18:18 +0000

My favourite gardening book is your book “The Garden Home”. It is my go-to book; it’s been an education. I’ve learned so much about the timeless design principles and I use the book all the time for designing and planning my garden. The photos are inspirational.

By: Lisa L.

Lisa L. — Tue, 10 May 2011 00:58:32 +0000

Hi Allen!
The focus of the back garden is an urn and I would like to use a recipe from your container book for its contents this summer. I received your book as a gift this past January. It’s the only garden design book I have so far and it is definitely a treasure!

By: amy

amy — Mon, 09 May 2011 22:27:00 +0000

Allen, I enjoy reading your posts and watching your shows, and reading your books for inspiration. I am really interested in reading “Tomorrow’s Garden” because I have just taken the sod out of the posterior 1/3 of our backyard and planted two raised gardens, added a clothes line, purchased 10 chicks, built a chicken coop, planted fruit trees, planted grapes, ordered a small green house… in essence, I am trying to become an Urban Farmer in the middle of a Gated Community. I think Self Sustaining Gardens are becoming very popular for people who are not farmers but want to be able to lessen their dependence on the Grid. Thank you again for the books of garden inspiration.

By: Marilyn Nagler

Marilyn Nagler — Mon, 09 May 2011 22:16:26 +0000

Favorite book: The Zen of Gardening by a local author, David Wann. Excellent overview of gardening with emphasis on community gardens. Mr. Wann just wrote a new book worth reading, The New Normal.

By: Annie Haven | Authentic Haven Brand

Annie Haven | Authentic Haven Brand — Mon, 09 May 2011 21:50:22 +0000

Wonderful selection of books looking back is a wonderful thing to do : )

By: ruth rogers clausen

ruth rogers clausen — Mon, 09 May 2011 21:43:49 +0000

If your garden looks good in August and in winter, you’ve done a pretty good job!

By: Susan Hemann

Susan Hemann — Mon, 09 May 2011 13:07:08 +0000

Thank you for sharing your gardening books. Sleeping with a Sunflower is one of my favorites. It is a charming book.
I have seen The Garden in Winter, I’m going to purchase it. I would love to have my garden look good in winter.