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7 Ways to Grow Food in Small Spaces
You don’t need a yard to have a garden. You just have to get creative with the space you have. If you have a patio or balcony, you can have a garden. Even if all you have is a window, you can grow some...
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7 Veggies to Grow from Kitchen Scraps
When we decide to start a garden, we often think about planting seeds or seedlings. Did you know that you can also start a little veggie garden with scraps from your dinner prep? The bottoms of celery,...
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3 Ways to Bring Monticello to Your Home Garden
I have always admired Thomas Jefferson’s work and philosophy, so it only made sense that elements of his Monticello would serve as inspiration for Moss Mountain Farm. As a graduate student in England,...
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Kitchen Garden – Getting Started
I know many gardeners dream about having a kitchen garden, however taking it from fantasy to reality can often be a daunting task. Now, I’m not going to mislead you into thinking that growing...
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Kitchen Garden – Plant Selection
In the first installment of this series on kitchen gardens, I suggested several things to consider before you start the actual work, such as your garden’s climate, your budget and available time. In...
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Join Allen at the Grand Garden Show!
Join P. Allen Smith for the Grand Garden Show on Mackinac Island, hosted by Proven Winners. Allen will host a cocktail reception on Monday, August 28 and will lead a demonstration and presentation on...
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5 Late Summer Blooms for Zone 3
With spring blooms starting to fade or having already done so, it’s a good idea to add some color to your landscape that will get you through the hottest days of summer and into fall. Here are my picks...
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5 Late Summer Blooms for Zone 4
With spring blooms starting to fade or having already done so, it’s a good idea to add some color to your landscape that will get you through the hottest days of summer and into fall. Here are my picks...
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5 Late Summer Blooms for Zone 5
With spring blooms starting to fade or having already done so, it’s a good idea to add some color to your landscape that will get you through the hottest days of summer and into fall. Here are my picks...
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5 Late Summer Blooms for Zone 6
With spring blooms starting to fade or having already done so, it’s a good idea to add some color to your landscape that will get you through the hottest days of summer and into fall. Here are my picks...
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5 Late Summer Blooms for Zone 7
With spring blooms starting to fade or having already done so, it’s a good idea to add some color to your landscape that will get you through the hottest days of summer and into fall. Here are my picks...
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5 Late Summer Blooms for Zone 8
With spring blooms starting to fade or having already done so, it’s a good idea to add some color to your landscape that will get you through the hottest days of summer and into fall. Here are my picks...
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5 Late Summer Blooms for Zone 9
With spring blooms starting to fade or having already done so, it’s a good idea to add some color to your landscape that will get you through the hottest days of summer and into fall. Here are my picks...
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Painting Workshop with Diana Shearon at Moss Mountain Farm
Local artist Diana Shearon will host a plein air painting workshop at Moss Mountain Farm on Friday, October 20. Diana is a full-time fine artist who draws inspiration from nature. She has grown to love...
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7 Plants for Your Low-Light Office
Peace Lily Studies show that those of us with plants in our offices are more productive and have lower levels of stress. We all know that having certain plants indoors helps remove air pollutants. How...
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8 Vegetables to Plant in Mid-Summer for Fall Harvest
Once mid-summer hits, it may seem like the opportunity for planting veggies is gone. That’s not true though! There are plants that mature quickly that will be ready to harvest from early to late fall....
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Our Favorite Design Concept for Containers
The thriller-filler-spiller design concept is my favorite for containers. The design makes such a big impact and takes a lot of the guesswork out of planning a container planting. Thrillers You start...
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8 Ways to Help Your Dog Beat the Heat
They’re not called the “dog days of summer” for nothing. Sometimes it’s too hot for your dog to do anything but lie around. I have a few simple rules for making sure your dog enjoys the summer. 8 Ways...
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DIY Decorated Terra Cotta Pots
When it comes to container plantings, I like to get creative with the plants and play with colors and textures. I’m a huge fan of terra cotta pots and have them all over the farm and house. But, I love...
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Watermelon’s 5 Buddies in the Garden
Watermelon may just be the “Miss Congeniality” of the garden. Unlike most fruits and veggies, watermelons don’t have any real enemies in the garden. But, certain edibles and flowers definitely make...
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