P. Allen Smith

P. Allen Smith is an award-winning designer, gardening and lifestyle expert. Smith is one of America's most recognized and respected garden and design experts, providing ideas and inspiration through multiple media venues. Inspired by a childhood spent on the farm raising and showing livestock and poultry Allen has led a life of promoting good stewardship of the earth. Read More

Recent Work

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Fig Fest: A Party Spotlighting This Elegant, Delicious Fruit

5 Stylish Homemade Gifts

Comfort Food: Cornbread and Honey Butter Holiday Gift

Make a Mulled Wine Kit for the Holidays

Make a Vegetarian Soup Mix for Gift-Giving

How to Make Homemade Botanical Extracts

Garden Gift: Forced Flower Bulbs

Stage an Outdoors-Inspired Thanksgiving Dinner

Mason Jar Pumpkin S'Mores

A Waldorf Salad Recipe With a Healthy Twist

Honey and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Easy Apple Cider Champagne Cocktail