Two Days and One Pond
Last week we hosted our third annual Garden2Blog workshop. We get together with our Garden Home Partners and invite garden bloggers from around the country to spend two days with us at the Moss...
View ArticleSmall Beginnings, Big Rewards
Children who are involved in gardening reap benefits that are both tangible and intangible. Studies show they tend to eat more vegetables and be healthier overall, while growing a portion of their own...
View ArticleDeer Resistant Plants? Fact or Fiction?
Raise your hand if deer like to graze in your garden. How many different tactics have you tried to protect your plants? Have you tried hanging bars of soap from tree limbs, sprayed predator urine or...
View ArticleMay Bloom – Roses
Come rain or shine the last week of April and first few weeks of May are when the roses in my garden start their spring show. Even though we are a few weeks behind because of cooler than usual weather,...
View ArticleSoil Secrets from an Expert
It’s often said that the secret to successful gardening is good soil. But what’s the secret to getting good soil? I asked Jen Neve, President of Oppenheimer Biotechnology, to shed some light on the...
View ArticleTulip Displays in Arkansas
Arkansas attracts travelers from all over the country with all the splendor the Natural State has to offer, especially in spring. The vivid blooms of tulips usher in the warmer months and knock out the...
View ArticleFive Tips for Container Gardens
Whether you’re working with limited space or just looking for more versatility in your gardening, containers are a great option. Container gardens provide statement seasonal color and allow you to add...
View ArticleFabulous Tobi Fairley Giveaway
Congratulations to Marilyn Herdon! She is the randomly selected winner of Tobi’s St. Nick Pillow. Woot woot! Designer Tobi Fairley joins us today on my blog to spread some holiday cheer with a special...
View ArticleRachel Ashwell Talks Roundtop, Texas
I’ll Be Home for Christmas Don’t worry if you can’t find a one-horse open sleigh, just be sure to get out of the house and into the spirit of Christmas! Whether you’re heading south like a snowbird or...
View ArticleDesigning Indoor Spaces with Rhythm
Hello, again, friends and fans of Allen. I’m so glad to be back with you today! One challenge many people face is how to design their interiors so that the distinct spaces flow together, without...
View ArticleLet’s Hang Out
Hangout Starts at 6pm cst Watch Live!! I’ve spent most of my life learning about things like gardening, farming, design and décor and I always want to share these new ideas with my friends and...
View ArticlePickling Punk Rock Style
I’d like to introduce you to my friend and fellow gardener Laura Mathews. She’s a garden writer and photographer who contributes to several websites including Punk Rock Gardens. She’s also the...
View ArticleButcher Block Countertops
If you are looking for an easy update for your kitchen countertops, take a look at butcher block. It’s a classic choice, both functional and beautiful. Butcher block will fit into any style; it’s all...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving
As a child, I remember Thanksgiving meals at my grandparents’ house. My brothers, sister, cousins, and I would play outside all morning and eat peanuts we roasted over the old wood burning stove. My...
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