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Cozy up indoors this January with a colorful collection of houseplants. Here are a few tips on how to get the most out of your indoor winter garden. article by P. Allen Smith As the frigid temperatures of January continue to drop, cozy up indoors with your own collection of colorful houseplants. Tend...
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Dec 1st, 2015
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In the spirit of the season, I have put together my own special Arkansas-based gift-giving guide of ideas to share with you this holiday time. article by P. Allen Smith December is one of the most hectic and anticipated months of the year, especially here at Moss Mountain Farm where holiday activitie...
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Oct 26th, 2015
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Set a Place at Your Thanksgiving Table for Autumn’s Bounty article by P. Allen Smith | photography by Mark Fonville The Thanksgiving season – a time of gratitude and giving back. It’s one of the few celebrations that encourages us to slow down, reflect and enjoy. Thanksgiving is a favorite of mine, i...
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Sep 25th, 2015
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article by P. Allen Smith | photo by Mark Fonville Autumn’s turning leaves foretell the arrival of the garden’s most bodacious fruit – the pumpkin. A favorite in my fall kitchen, pumpkins aren’t limited to just holiday pies and spooky jack-o-lanterns. Pumpkin is much too versatile, delicious and just...
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Aug 28th, 2015
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Create a Garden Space for Your Kids and Watch Them Grow article by P. Allen Smith | photography by Mark Fonville Often times, parents will ask me how to get young members of the family involved in gardening.  Most kids love the outdoors and playing in the dirt comes natural. So creating a kid-friendl...
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Jul 24th, 2015
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Incorporating Water is Easier Than You Might Think article by P. Allen Smith Who doesn’t love to hear the bubbling of water in their garden? A water feature provides a pleasing ambience, serves as a focal point and the promise of a cool drink is the perfect invitation for birds and other wildlife you...
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Jun 29th, 2015
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article by P. Allen Smith | photo by Mark Fonville We’ve all heard the saying “busy as a bee.” Well, it’s for good reason.  Honey bees are hard little workers—always bustling and buzzing around bright flowering plants, trees and shrubs.  Since I was young, I have been fascinated by the life of honey ...
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Apr 27th, 2015
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Herbs, vegetables and flowers make good bed partners because most have the same growing requirements—full sun, consistent moisture and good drainage article by P. Allen Smith Think about this. A garden planted with flowers or vegetables in segregated beds might appear well planned, but this separatio...
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Mar 27th, 2015
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article by P. Allen Smith No doubt we all appreciate the beauty of spring flowering bulbs for their ease of planting, early bloom arrival and loads of color. But what about when spring fades into summer? Most of us want ginormous, stupendous blossoms and magnificent foliage to match—and lots of them....
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Feb 26th, 2015
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Tips for Decorating with Spring Blooms article by P. Allen Smith Spring is my favorite time of year. I love the sense of renewal that comes after months of dormancy. Bright colors just seem to start popping up—from the green grass to clear blue skies. It’s no secret I have an affinity for daffodils; ...