Garden design expert P. Allen Smith demystifies the process of designing beautiful gardens and opens up new possibilities for homeowners looking to create their own garden paradise. P. ALLEN SMITH'S GARDEN HOME highlights colorful gardens, easy how-to projects and expert tips that novice and experienced gardeners can apply to their own homes.
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Episode # 1109
Allen focuses on water in this episode. From fountains in the garden to drought-tolerant plants, Allen keeps it fun! Allen will also demonstrate how to make a galvanized bucket feel a little more at home in nature and teaches us how to make an herbal ice bowl. Allen also talks to an expert on pine straw and how to use it for erosion control. Plus, we'll learn about water features and how to make bath blends out of fresh herbs.
Monday, April 02, 2012
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1008
Allen is all about reusing and recycling. He shows us an old cotton trailer that's been transformed into a mobile turkey pen. Allen will show you how to add whimsy to your garden by repurposing items you have laying around. We'll also learn about Xeriscaping. Indoors, Allen shows us how to mix produce and flowers for a beautiful and fun table setting. Plus, Regina Charbeneau is in the kitchen with Allen to make some interesting biscuits.
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1009
Allen talks about making a bold statement in a small garden by choosing the right trees, shrubs and containers. He also talks to an expert on the changes the auto industry is making to improve the environment. We'll visit Allen's insectary at the Garden Home Retreat and a beautiful Knot garden in the Hamptons. In the kitchen, Peter Brave shows Allen how to make a tasty quail recipe.
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1010
A trip to the breathtaking Cascade Mountains in Oregon proves to be a chilly but exciting adventure for Allen. He's learns about fresh greenery used during the holidays and how one million acres of Christmas trees add more oxygen to the environment. Allen also visits a garden center in Denver where Trela Phelps talks to him about transplanting orchids. We'll also talk to Kris Willey about an English inspired country garden and the planting of bare root roses at the Governors Mansion in Little Rock Arkansas. Plus, Allen jumps in the kitchen with Capi Peck to make a delicious Blackberry Peach Cobbler.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1011
Allen hits the road to visit a few amazing garden destinations around the country including the Denver Botanic Gardens, Arlington National Cemetery and Bridge Gardens in Bridge Hampton, NY. Allen and his friend, Elizabeth Lear, take us to an amazing Parterre Garden and Labyrinth plus he talks about the air purifying ability of houseplants. In the kitchen, Allen makes a scrumptious chilled squash soup.
Friday, April 06, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1110
What's better than a nice juicy summer berry? Allen talks about blackberry planting, and shows us how to put together a blueberry container. We also visit some blueberry farmers in Oregon. And Allen shares tips on freezing berries.
Monday, April 09, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1012
Allen shows us what he did to build a raised bed in his acre garden and takes us to an incredible poolside grotto. Well also learn about an interesting window box combination and visit the Bernheim Arboretum in Clermont Kentucky to learn about their LEED Platinum Visitors center. And, you don't want to miss Allen's Asparagus with Horseradish Dip recipe.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1013
Allen participates in a Student Career Days activity in Atlanta Georgia and talks to William Hildebolt about encouraging children to volunteer during the yearly clean up at the Arlington National Cemetery. Plus, we'll visit a garden with a dinosaur theme and a ship that's a replica of Christopher Columbus' Nina. Allen will also educate us on how chickens can help children learn plus, he has a special guest in the kitchen helping him make a vegetable pizza.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1101
Allen is knee deep in snow at the Garden Home Retreat! He wanders around the farm to show us the different structures of the garden and we check to see how the chickens are coping with all of the powdery white snow. Allen also demonstrates an easy way to decorate inside with Clementines. Special guests talk to Allen about Rumford fireboxes and test the house for energy efficiency. Plus, we'll learn about the advantages of using a real Christmas tree vs. an artificial tree.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1102
Allen is on the road in this episode. He visits gardens in Oregon to talk gladiolas, and Chicago, to visit the sensational Botanic Gardens. We also visit a beautiful daylily garden and Allen talks about buckwheat and lacewings. Allen also demonstrates how to use hydrangeas on the mantle and makes a beautiful orchid arrangement that's perfect for a hostess gift.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1111
Allen loves roses! In this episode Allen visits Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, where he discusses antique roses and shrub roses. Allen then comes back to Arkansas to show off the new rose garden at the Garden Home Retreat. He also tells us how to problem-solve when your roses aren't blooming and how to plant roses in containers. We also visit a garden in Oregon with outstanding shrub roses.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1103
Allen is very passionate about poultry! In this episode, Allen talks turkey, chickens and ducks with a few poultry experts. He also shows us his flock of Sebastopol Goslings and the new waterfowl shelter. So if you want to learn a little more about the importance of poultry, this is the show to watch!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1104
Bulb gardening is easier than you think. In this episode Allen gives us some tips to help us through the process, including protecting newly planted bulbs from squirrels. Allen shows us some exquisite dahlias, the secret to planting paper whites and how to make a beautiful tulip and hyacinth arrangement. We'll also visit a daffodil festival. The Duggar family visits the Garden Home Retreat for a day of fun, lunch and daffodil gathering.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1105
In this episode, Allen explores restoration. We visit with an expert who is restoring an antique chest for the Garden Home Retreat as he demonstrates the proper way to work with antiques. Allen also shows us the newly constructed octagon buildings in the garden that were made with recycled materials and we take a trip to Mt. Vernon. Plus, we visit a garden in Chicago and talk to an expert about restoration tile.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1106
Allen is in the Argenta District of North Little Rock where a special event to benefit The Susan G. Komen Foundation is taking place. The Plant it Pink event is where the entire district is planted with 25, 000 pink tulips to honor families affected by breast cancer. Allen then travels to Chicago for visits to the Victory Gardens and The Trump Towers rooftop garden. Back home in Little Rock, Allen's staff has created their very own vegetable garden; we'll see how it's coming along.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1112
Allen picks a few of his favorite topics to discuss in this episode. He talks to experts about antique furniture and blackberries. He also tells us about heirloom tomatoes and white superior potatoes. We'll also get educated in planting garlic and the different breeds of chickens. Plus Allen visits with an expert on pine straw.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1107
Getting kids out in the garden can be educational and fun! Allen shows us how to make a fun garden ornament with kids out of a recycled bowling ball. Plus, we learn how to attract butterflies to the garden and to plant sunflowers. We also visit a poultry show where Allen is teaching kids how to care for the chickens they are raising. We'll also visit a garden in Kentucky and watch Allen swing from the trees on a zip line in North Arkansas.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1108
We go inside the Garden Home Retreat where Allen demonstrates techniques to enhance the look of your home. Allen visits with experts about making Artisan Lamps, using shades in windows and freshens up a room by adding a few things from the garden. Allen also shows us how to use houseplants throughout the seasons.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1109
Allen focuses on water in this episode. From fountains in the garden to drought-tolerant plants, Allen keeps it fun! Allen will also demonstrate how to make a galvanized bucket feel a little more at home in nature and teaches us how to make an herbal ice bowl. Allen also talks to an expert on pine straw and how to use it for erosion control. Plus, we'll learn about water features and how to make bath blends out of fresh herbs.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 1110
What's better than a nice juicy summer berry? Allen talks about blackberry planting, and shows us how to put together a blueberry container. We also visit some blueberry farmers in Oregon. And Allen shares tips on freezing berries.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1113
In this episode, Allen discusses the importance of buying locally in your community or growing your own. He shares tips on planting gourds and when to harvest garlic. Plus, instead of using an artificial tree, we talk to an expert about buying from a local Christmas Tree Farm. Allen also heads to Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, to talk about the massive vegetable garden and he also visits a garden in Chicago that was planted for the community to enjoy.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1111
Allen loves roses! In this episode Allen visits Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, where he discusses antique roses and shrub roses. Allen then comes back to Arkansas to show off the new rose garden at the Garden Home Retreat. He also tells us how to problem-solve when your roses aren't blooming and how to plant roses in containers. We also visit a garden in Oregon with outstanding shrub roses.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1112
Allen picks a few of his favorite topics to discuss in this episode. He talks to experts about antique furniture and blackberries. He also tells us about heirloom tomatoes and white superior potatoes. We'll also get educated in planting garlic and the different breeds of chickens. Plus Allen visits with an expert on pine straw.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1113
In this episode, Allen discusses the importance of buying locally in your community or growing your own. He shares tips on planting gourds and when to harvest garlic. Plus, instead of using an artificial tree, we talk to an expert about buying from a local Christmas Tree Farm. Allen also heads to Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, to talk about the massive vegetable garden and he also visits a garden in Chicago that was planted for the community to enjoy.
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 601
P. Allen Smith does the walking for you at the International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida where over 1,600 leading homebuilder suppliers representing 300 industry categories show off their newest products. Allen discovers some key products that will help to make his Garden Home as "green" as possible.
Friday, May 04, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 602
Garden Designer P. Allen Smith begins construction on his Garden Home. We see a beautiful stone retaining wall go into the garden and discover that Allen will have to take serious action to correct problems with the water on the property.
Monday, May 07, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 603
Structure plays an important role in all of the garden's P. Allen Smith designs and his own Garden Home is no exception. Allen chooses special trees for his kitchen garden and has some support structures built. Sparks are flying as progress is being made at the Garden Home.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 604
Garden Designer P. Allen Smith is building a Garden Home that is a "greener" construction. He is using materials that are easy on the earth and still function well in the landscape. Learn about some of the environmentally sound solutions Allen is applying to his Garden Home.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 605
Garden Designer P. Allen Smith shows why pruning trees and planting shrubs is important to provide a strategic view. Learn how to use each window of your home as a canvas to paint the garden picture of your dreams. Allen will put these ideas to work as he continues building his Garden Home.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 606
Garden Designer P. Allen Smith showcases some of the animals who will be a part of the newly constructed garden home. From a blue bird trail and a chicken coop fit for a queen... to fish in ponds both natural and manmade... to domestics such as cats and dogs, it's an animal lover's paradise! We'll also get tips on keeping your pets and family safe from fleas, ticks and mosquitoes and safeguarding your home against ants and other invaders.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 607
Garden Designer P. Allen Smith showcases some of the garden plantings and reasons for some of the choices he has made. See how the design of the home and garden play off of each other seamlessly and learn about some of the outdoor rooms being planned for Allen's Garden Home. Spring plantings of daffodils give way to summer poppies in a dramatic color switch that's breathtaking.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 608
What makes the Garden Home style so unique? Garden Designer P. Allen Smith shares his insight into this distinctive approach to living simpler without sacrificing quality. See how Allen is truly tying the inside of the home to the garden outdoors.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 609
In this show Garden Designer P. Allen Smith shares some of the creative solutions to common building problems people face, such as: getting the soil right, not skimping on irrigation and moving water management to the top of the list of things to do.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 610
We're cooking inside and out! Garden Designer P. Allen Smith shows us how he is laying out his kitchen garden and designing both an indoor and outdoor kitchen in his Garden Home to use all of the good things he is growing.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 611
Garden Designer P. Allen Smith sees homes going up all the time using materials that will be outdated in just a few years. Allen tells us why he chose to use brick and gives us some insight into this process that has been around since ancient times. We'll also learn how old is new again with a barn built for Allen's Garden Home.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 612
Garden Designer P. Allen Smith brings the outdoors in with paint colors. Meet a painting expert. Plus, what do you really know about lighting? Whether it is lights for a path or a lamp next to your front door, Allen meets an expert who shows us how to get right product for your design.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 613
Garden Designer P. Allen Smith unveils his Garden Home. Allen recaps some of the challenges and shows the environmentally sound solutions.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 614
Garden Designer P. Allen Smith brings garden elements inside for decorating tips for the cold months. He also shares timesaving holiday recipes with ties to the garden and provides interesting history on traditional holidays such as Christmas, Chanukah, Winter Solstice and Kwanzaa. Allen shows how to use the best from the garden indoors during this magical time of year.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 701
Allen showcases his new "Daffodil Hill" where each fall, thousands of new bulbs emerge from the fertile soil in a delightful show of cheery blooms. Viewers learn how to plant their own daffodil display.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 702
What's Allen growing this year? His organic vegetable garden goes retro with Allen's traditional favorites. As a special treat, Allen takes viewers to the historic property of Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 703
Allen enjoys using roses in all of his gardens, and they play important roles in several areas of the Garden Home Retreat. Learn about these interesting varieties and how they compliment other plants on the property.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 704
What would a garden be without herbs? Allen shows us some of the varieties he is growing and explains how to work herbs into the garden. Even if a garden is a patio or deck, herbs can be combined with flowers for dramatic displays
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 705
Allen deals with last season's disappointing wildflower display, but now has high hopes for a new seed mix designed especially for drought prone areas.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 706
Shrubs are essential background items in all gardens. Allen brings these often overlooked plants to the forefront and shows how some very large boxwoods give his entrance a mature look and feel.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 707
A new greenhouse is the perfect place to start seedlings at Allen's Garden Home Retreat during the cool months, but it's also a fantastic garden room during the summer. Learn how to start Sweet Peas and other seeds to transplant into the garden for stunning displays.
Friday, June 01, 2012
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 708
From grapes along the fences to apples and pears in the orchard, Allen's rural garden is going to be a testing ground for strawberries, blueberries and a wide variety of fruits.
Monday, June 04, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 709
Lawns: Gardeners either love 'em or leave 'em. Allen shows viewers how he is successfully incorporating lawns into his vegetable garden and along the drive at the Garden Home Retreat. We'll find out how turf is being tested for the best performance throughout the country.
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 710
Allen begins the creation of an orchard with both edible fruit trees and ornamentals, such as crabapples. Allen addresses water issues, plant disease and pest control. After all, this is an organic garden and spraying with chemicals is out.
Wednesday, June 06, 2012
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 711
Allen's transformed Garden Home Retreat is an oasis for wildlife. Birds, butterflies and other creatures make this spot their home, and Allen has installed birdhouses as well as plants to make the inhabitants feel more comfortable.
Thursday, June 07, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 712
Annuals have to be replanted yearly, but they bring with them the "wow" factor of bold blooms and foliage. Find out what annuals Allen is making room for in his garden and which ones are grown from seeds or from nursery plugs.
Friday, June 08, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 713
The wonderful thing about perennials is they last and last. In this show, Allen tells us about some of the mainstay plants he returns to year after year. See how plant breeders are paying more attention to water conservation issues in their breeding programs to produce more drought-tolerant varieties.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 714
There are two barns on Allen's rural property and both have been transformed to match the beauty of Allen's garden home. Viewers see the dramatic before and after views of the barns and learn how these outbuildings are being used.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 715
Allen has applied a new coat of limewashing to the new stone entry pavilions, which protects building surfaces and blends beautifully with the landscape. The addition of the gates and landscaping defines this welcome spot for guests.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 716
Besides the home itself, Allen's Garden Home Retreat is full of interesting outdoor living spaces. There are porches around the house and large oak trees where Allen and friends have been known to linger to catch the last of the summer sun. We'll explore these areas of the garden and breakdown the barrier between inside and out in our own garden homes.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 717
From a beautiful garden pool and interesting raised beds to the house itself and the renovated barns, Allen's Garden Home Retreat is full of striking structures that inspire viewers to rethink the places they live. Is it time to add new gates, birdfeeders, a new mailbox, or even a greenhouse to your property?
Friday, June 15, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 718
Allen covers the exterior of his garden home with some amazing hand-formed bricks. We'll explore this trend of using bricks that look like they were formed in the 1800's. Plus, find out why Allen wants to cover up this beautiful brick with buttery yellow paint.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 719
The theme of Allen's Garden Home Retreat is to create an environmentally friendly teaching ground. In this show, Allen covers all of the different green components used in making both the house and garden Earth friendly.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 720
From birds, deer and dogs to cats, fish and horses, Allen's Garden Home Retreat has become a haven for animals both wild and domestic. Learn how he is making the home and garden a safe place for pets and how he is working to be a good steward of its natural wildlife.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 721
Allen has created a special outbuilding on his rural property for how-to projects. He explains why this space is important to the garden and provides a few fun projects to incorporate into our garden homes.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 722
Inspired by old Southern estates, Allen's Garden Home Retreat has two outbuildings flanking the house, directly linked to the garden. The outdoor kitchen is a testing ground for some of the herbs, fruits and vegetables grown in the organic garden. Bon appetit!
Friday, June 22, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 723
Older homes, especially those on rural properties, are known for their mudrooms, ideal places for taking off boots and hanging coats. Allen shows how he designed his mudroom as a place to also house his floral design items such as "frogs," floral foam, clippers, and dozens of vases. Allen creates a dazzling flower arrangement using items collected on the property.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 724
From garden fresh bath salts to the latest in environmentally friendly materials, Allen ties the kitchen and baths of his home to the garden and nature at large. Viewers will be inspired to look differently at their next kitchen and bath purchases after this show.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 725
Allen's Garden Home Retreat is all about breaking down the barrier between inside and out. He takes viewers on a tour of several living spaces related to the gardens. Some of the spaces we'll enjoy include the living room with its framed views to vistas beyond, the sleeping porch with its desire to bring occupants out into nature, and the basement that was created using state of the art insulation.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Length : 28 min
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Episode # 726
Who doesn't love to kick back in a comfortable bed with a good book? Allen explores some of the resting places in the Garden Home Retreat and ties them to the gardens. Bedside bouquets and accessories make these rooms a sweet retreat.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Length : 27 min
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Episode # 801
The garden may look bare but there are activities going on around every turn. Allen uses the winter season to define the garden's framework with evergreen holly hedges. He also brings gardening indoors by creating unique plant terrariums.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Length : 26 min
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