http://www.aymag.com/view/98 P. Allen Smith YWP 13.00.04 http://www.aymag.com/view/480 Fall is the perfect time to make big changes in the garden. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:22:00 GMT http://www.aymag.com/view/461 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 18:22:00 GMT http://www.aymag.com/view/446 Celebrate the season with a juicy, fresh-picked tomato — summer’s signature taste. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:22:00 GMT http://www.aymag.com/view/429 P. Allen Smith shares his ideas for Father’s Day in the garden. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:22:00 GMT http://www.aymag.com/view/409 The secret is in the soil. Sat, 01 May 2010 18:22:00 GMT http://www.aymag.com/view/384 The word green at the Garden Home Retreat has many meanings and applications. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:22:00 GMT http://www.aymag.com/view/365 The Brockintons called on Smith and his team several years ago during the throes of construction to help them get closer to the target they desired for their landscape. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:22:00 GMT http://www.aymag.com/view/336 Valentine’s Day comes in February to help lift our winter weary spirits and brighten our moods. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:22:00 GMT http://www.aymag.com/view/305 After the holiday decorations are put away, your home may seem a bit lifeless and bare. To create a warm and inviting look, fill your rooms with beautiful houseplants. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:26:00 GMT http://www.aymag.com/view/290 If you are looking for a fun and easy idea for a seasonal celebration, consider having a December Garden Party. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:22:00 GMT http://www.aymag.com/view/239 When P. Allen Smith was 11 years-old, he entered his 4-H chickens in the county fair poultry show. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:22:00 GMT http://www.aymag.com/view/221 I have long admired the work of the Susan G. Komen Foundation and their efforts to find a cure for breast cancer. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:22:00 GMT http://www.aymag.com/view/199 One of the most beautiful times in Arkansas is late summer and early fall. As the heat gives way to cooler temperatures, it’s time to create a new color palette for the garden. Rather than treat fall color as an afterthought, you can put together vivid combinations that will have your garden bursting with beauty well past the first frost. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.aymag.com/view/179 Now that it is mid-summer, most of my time in the garden is focused on keeping my plants well watered and mulched. While the pace is a bit slower, I like to turn my creative efforts to some simple projects to add an extra touch here and there. One idea that’s easy to do is an ivy topiary. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:22:00 GMT http://www.aymag.com/view/150 Whenever I travel to Mexico and Florida, I’m reminded of the enchantment of tropical plants. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.aymag.com/view/133 P. Allen Smith’s new book Bringing the Garden Indoors: Containers, Crafts and Bouquets for Every Room (Clarkson Potter 2009) includes five chapters of ideas, advice, instruction and photographs detailing the use of plants, flowers, vegetables and found objects throughout the home. Smith’s keen eye for beauty, his love for Mother Nature and ability to think outside the box are passed on to the readers in an entertaining and informative manner. He’s thought of everything — the book even includes a number of recipes — and your home will be all the more attractive for it. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.aymag.com/view/107 If you are starting a vegetable garden this year — congratulations! You are about to discover the joy of growing your own produce and the satisfaction of cooking food you’ve raised at home.Now before you turn your entire back yard into a vegetable plot, I encourage you to be realistic about how much time you have to work in your garden and the amount of money you want to spend. Fri, 01 May 2009 18:22:00 GMT