By Nathan Coker
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Jan 7th, 2019
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article by P. Allen Smith | photo by Mark Fonville More than 40 percent of people in this country make New Year’s resolutions, mostly related to saving money, losing weight or starting a new hobby. But I’m not going to talk about my exercise goals, how I plan to read more or my vow to […]...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 3rd, 2018
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article by P. Allen Smith | photo by Hortus, Ltd. I was sitting in my kitchen earlier today putting together menus for the upcoming holidays. I try to create meals that combine some of my family’s classic traditional recipes — think Reverend Smith’s Holy Duck Gumbo and Aunt Jamie’s Cookies R...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 30th, 2018
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ARTICLE BY P. ALLEN SMITH | photo by Hortus, Ltd. You would never guess my garden is winding down by looking at all the activity going on at the farm these days. We’ve started cleaning out the vegetable garden for our fall crops, which means lots of composting, weeding and bed preparation, activities...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 2nd, 2018
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article by P. Allen Smith | photo by Beth Hall 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 took some of the fun out of gardening by eating more than their […]...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 27th, 2018
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IF THE SUMMER HEAT IS WEARING OUT YOUR GARDEN, ZINNIAS WILL SAVE THE DAY article by P. Allen Smith | photo by Kelly Quinn September has rolled around; the dog days of summer are still in full effect. If your garden is anything like mine, it’s starting to show a little wear and tear, responding [&hell...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 1st, 2018
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article by P. Allen Smith I am hard-pressed to name a shrub that matches the hydrangea for drama, splendor and elegance in the garden. From the subtle white starry-shaped lacecap flower of ‘Hayes Starburst’ to the dramatic, large white globes of ‘Incrediball’ — one of my favorites — there...
By Nathan Coker
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Jun 27th, 2018
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A Little Extra Attention Can Help Keep the Perennial Garden Fresh and Blooming All Summer Long article by P. Allen Smith | photos by Mark Fonville I find that the spring garden can put on a glorious show almost without my help. I have a few favorite perennials and some companion shrubs that never dis...
By Nathan Coker
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May 29th, 2018
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Salvias Prove to be Workhorse in the Garden ARTICLE BY P. ALLEN SMITH | photos by Mark Fonville I often get asked by gardeners which plants are among my favorites. As a garden designer and lifelong plant connoisseur, that can sometimes feel like a trick question. But if someone is looking for a plant...
By Nathan Coker
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May 1st, 2018
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Helpful Tips for Creating Your Own Herb Garden article by P. Allen Smith | photo by Mark Fonville Herbs are incredibly useful but also are beautiful and fragrant. I have herbs planted everywhere throughout the farm. You’ll find them in the vegetable garden as well as in containers by themselves and m...
By Nathan Coker
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Mar 28th, 2018
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ARTICLE BY P. ALLEN SMITH 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 that’s required are a few seeds, good garden soil, and lots of sun. Nature will do the [&hell...
