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Allen Smith's Garden Home features gardening articles, tips, and creative projects. en-us Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:47:51 -0500 Caleb Rash webmaster@pallensmith.com (Web Master) http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/nbc-today-show-appearance-transition-to-fall http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/nbc-today-show-appearance-transition-to-fall Don't miss P ALLEN SMITH on the TODAY SHOW Thursday August 26 2010 to learn about Keeping Summer Flower Power as we head into fall http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/blueberry-varieties-in-the-p-allen-smith-edibles-collection http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/blueberry-varieties-in-the-p-allen-smith-edibles-collection Blueberries are the first in the P Allen Smith Edibles Collection with other plants and seeds to soon follow This collection will feature six varieties of blueberries grown in Oregon by the Berry Family of Nurseries http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/rose-hip-wreath http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/rose-hip-wreath This lovely wreath is made from rose hips It works great as an indoor and outdoor wreath http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/october-2010-tour http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/october-2010-tour We've received a ton of inquiries from individuals who want to tour the Garden Home Retreat but can't meet the 40 person minimum So we've set aside October 1 2010 as an open tour day http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/1-2-3-done-salad-ready-veggies http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/1-2-3-done-salad-ready-veggies You don't need much space to grow salad greens This project show you how to grow lettuce spinach and arugula in containers http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/p.-allen-smith-collections http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/p.-allen-smith-collections This week P Allen Smith launched his new garden and dcor collections at the Independent Garden Centers Show at Chicagos Navy Pier Allens product lines include items that he uses at the Garden Home Retreat and are available direct to retailers and consumers http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/pas-gardens-natures-lessons http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/pas-gardens-natures-lessons In this episode of P Allen Smith Gardens youll learn about making a picture frame with materials gathered in the garden receive a recipe from strawberry and spinach salad and visit some great gardens in New Jersey and Michigan http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/new-york-times-feature-on-p-allen-smith http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/new-york-times-feature-on-p-allen-smith The New York Times visited the Garden Home at Moss Mountain during the Tale of Two Farms Heirloom Tomato Festival and wrote a great article about P Allen Smith http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/pas-gardens-inviting-areas http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/pas-gardens-inviting-areas In this episode of P Allen Smith Gardens see how to make a mossy drink cooler out of a galvanized container try a recipe for a simple tomato sandwich and visit Starkie Brothers Nursery to learn about shrubs and trees for small space http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/squash-bugs http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/squash-bugs The squash bug is a common pest for plants such as watermelon cucumbers pumpkins and squash Read some tips to fight these garden pests http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/grasshopper-control http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/grasshopper-control Fight off the swarm of grasshoppers this summer with these organic solutions http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/selecting-and-placing-garden-structures http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/selecting-and-placing-garden-structures If your garden is looking flat maybe all it needs is a little structure With a bit of imagination and the right elements you can use garden structures such as trellises pergolas and sheds to enhance your garden's design http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/nbc-today-show-appearance-funky-flowers-and-fantastic-foliage http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/nbc-today-show-appearance-funky-flowers-and-fantastic-foliage Don't miss P ALLEN SMITH on the NBC TODAY Show Wed July 14 to learn about ampquotFunky Flowers and Fantastic Foliageampquot http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/123done-lavender-vinegar http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/123done-lavender-vinegar Lavender vinegar can be used as a fragrant fabric softener a bath fragrance glass cleaner or when diluted in water 8 parts water to 1 part vinegar as a facial toner hair rinse or deodorizing body splash This easy recipe only has three ingredients and three simple steps http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/organic-container-soil http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/organic-container-soil In addition to being space conscious gardening in containers enables more people to grow plants because it's possible to get the soil just right without a lot of labor and good soil is the foundation for a successful garden http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/update-from-the-one-acre-vegetable-garden http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/update-from-the-one-acre-vegetable-garden What a storm we had about a month ago Thanks to the storm we've been doing some serious clean up in the One Acre Vegetable Garden Now in midJune everything is starting to look better http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/managing-garden-pests http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/managing-garden-pests Dealing with insect pests in the garden is a fact of life but it is possible to prevent damage without resorting to extreme measures http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/herb-filled-hibachi http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/herb-filled-hibachi Here's a clever way to use that old hibachi you have stored away Fill the grill with soil and plant up some of your favorite herbs to keep next to your barbecue http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/caring-for-summer-annuals http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/caring-for-summer-annuals Whether you are interested in growing annuals to use as cut flowers or just to add color and blooms to your garden there are a few basic principles you can follow for a more successful growing season and a more beautiful garden http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/supertunia-petunias http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/supertunia-petunias For a bounty of summer blooms it's hard to beat Supertunia Petunias These are Petunias on steroids remaining attractive from spring planting until the first frost in fall http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/summer-planting-plan http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/summer-planting-plan You can reap big rewards this summer by planting just a few vegetables in a 6' x 6' framed raised bed http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/conservation-cues http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/conservation-cues In this episode of P Allen Smith Gardens we'll discuss taking care of what we have through conservation But it won't be a lecture we'll show you how sharing the message of conservation can be exciting and fun http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/what-to-plant-in-your-fall-vegetable-garden http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/what-to-plant-in-your-fall-vegetable-garden Once the Summer Solstice has passed amp the days begin getting shorter it's time to start planning and planting your fall vegetable garden Here is a list of vegetables that grow well in fall http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/ftg-914-real-solutions http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/ftg-914-real-solutions This episode of P Allen Smith Gardens is all about solutions Featured topics include great cuisine from a ball park and roses that are virtually care free http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/pas-gardens-pumpkin-perfect http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/pas-gardens-pumpkin-perfect In this episode of P Allen Smith Gardens weamprsquoll step into the pumpkin patch and learn about this seasonal favorite