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P. Allen Smith's Garden Home

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Ch. Title Description # Day Date Time Length RPT CC DVS AD MD
10.1 Autumns Allure P. Allen Smith visits Arkansas' newest cultural addition, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art where he gets a tour of the beautiful landscape surrounding the museum. While in Northwest Arkansas, Allen also learns about innovative environmental efforts to maintain quality landscapes. (11 of 13)
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1211 SA 05/11/13 07:00am 00:27:31 - × (DVS) ST
10.1 Getting Ready for Christmas P. Allen Smith is gearing up for the Christmas Season with tons of fresh greenery and ways to use it inside the home, including fireplace mantles and a children's room. Plus, he shows how to make simple cinnamon pinecones and other fun holiday luminaries. (12 of 13)
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1212 SA 05/18/13 07:00am 00:26:08 - × (DVS) ST
10.1 Seasonal Change P. Allen Smith shows ways to change out the seasonal decor in our homes from fall to winter. Plus, Allen shares some valuable tips on things you can do in your garden when it's cold, to gear up for spring. (13 of 13)
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1213 SA 05/25/13 07:00am 00:26:10 - × (DVS) ST
36.1 Intriguing Interiors P. Allen Smith talks about interior design with the help of a few friends. Plus, we get a little history lesson from Allen on how the sleeping porch became so popular. On the road, Allen tours the award winning Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago, and shares the latest progress on the Garden Home Challenge. (4 of 13)
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1204 SA 05/18/13 05:00pm 00:27:37 - (CC) (DVS) ST
36.1 The Great Outdoors P. Allen Smith shows an outdoor living space that serves as a sitting and dining area. Allen's gardening tips include how to plant hostas in the shade and how to identify poison ivy. Plus, learn about raising goats in the city and get a peek at a creative chicken coop. Allen shares the latest progress on the Garden Home Challenge. (5 of 13)
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1205 SA 05/25/13 05:00pm 00:26:50 - (CC) (DVS) ST
36.1 Making A Bold Statement 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. In the kitchen, Peter Brave shows Allen how to make a tasty quail recipe.
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1009 SA 06/15/13 05:30am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) (DVS) ST
36.1 Stepping Back In Time P. Allen Smith takes a step back in time on a whirlwind tour starting with Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he learns about the historic plants in the estate's gardens. Allen also visits Longwood Mansion, the largest octagonal house in the U.S., and a National Historic Landmark in Natchez, Mississippi. He also visits and the home of the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, Illinois. (6 of 13)
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1206 SA 06/15/13 05:00pm 00:27:45 - (CC) (DVS) ST
36.1 Garden Fun with Kids P. Allen Smith brings kids in the garden for some fun! They learn how to make flowers turn a different color, make mosaics with rocks and homemade salt dough, and assemble a birdbath for the garden. Allen visits the Children's Garden at the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago, and the turn-of-the-century Children's Farmstead in Kansas City, Kansas. (7 of 13)
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1207 SA 06/22/13 05:00pm 00:26:06 - (CC) (DVS) ST
36.1 Nature for the Soul P. Allen Smith visits The Bell Garden Community Garden in St. Louis, Missouri, where a unique garden therapy program has made a difference in people's lives. He also takes a bike ride to explore the beautiful colors of the autumn, and visits the water garden at Powell Gardens in Kansas City, Missouri. Children from the Access School Kids program are welcomed to pick daffodils at Moss Mountain Farm, and Allen connects with the Adopt a Cat Program at the local Humane Society. (8 of 13)
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1208 SA 06/29/13 05:00pm 00:27:37 - (CC) (DVS) ST
36.2 Autumns Allure 1211 SA 05/11/13 07:00am 00:27:31 - × (DVS) ST
36.2 Getting Ready for Christmas 1212 SA 05/18/13 07:00am 00:26:08 - × (DVS) ST
36.2 Seasonal Change 1213 SA 05/25/13 07:00am 00:26:10 - × (DVS) ST
36.3 The Food Show Allen explores Mt Vernon Estate for a history lesson on the vegetables and herbs that George and Martha Washington grew in their gardens. Allen examines the rosemary hedges at Mt. Vernon and what it takes to care for this versatile herb. Allen also looks at Mt. Vernon’s abundance of Fig trees that grow on the estate and shares his delicious fig preserve recipe. He also shares tomato planting tips from his farm and we learn how to plant sweet potato vine. (3 of 13)
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1003 SU 05/05/13 10:00am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) (DVS) ST
36.3 Entry with Impact Allen gives a tour of the breathtaking Daffodil Hill at the Garden Home Retreat. He talks about color and daffodils, plus clustering containers for a bold affect. He also talks about beautiful houseplants and an interesting and cheap way to light a path. Joining Allen in the kitchen to make ratatouille is guest chef, Matt McClure. (4 of 13)
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1004 SU 05/12/13 10:00am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) (DVS) ST
36.3 Exhibit The Season Allen demonstrates different ways to exhibit the seasonal wonders of Mother Nature throughout your garden and home. Allen shows off the tulips in spring at the farm and his 12 foot Christmas tree with LED lights in the winter. He also shows how to make a mini bouquet of flowers in the summer and how to pickle okra. (5 of 13)
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1005 SU 05/19/13 10:00am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) (DVS) ST
36.3 Entertaining Outdoors Allen shows off the outdoor kitchen and shares ideas for poolside containers. He also talks about beneficial insects to have in the garden; and, great ideas for a Halloween party. (6 of 13)
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1006 SU 05/26/13 10:00am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) (DVS) ST
36.3 Art and the Garden Allen spends time in New York with artist and writer Robert Dash talking about the Madoo Conservancy often described as one of the ten best gardens in America. Next, Allen visits with sculptor and master stone carver Simon Vierty whose work is often garden sculpture. Allen next pays a visit to the renowned Longhouse Reserve. Chef Cassidee Dabney joins Allen in the kitchen to make a delicious Garden Pepper Marmalade. (7 of 13)
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1007 SU 06/02/13 10:00am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) (DVS) ST
36.3 Recasting Roles Allen shows how an old cotton trailer was transformed into a mobile turkey pen. He adds whimsy to a garden by repurposing items; and, he talks about xeriscaping. Indoors, Allen shows how to mix produce and flowers for a beautiful and fun table setting.
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1008 SU 06/09/13 10:00am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) (DVS) ST
36.3 Making A Bold Statement 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. In the kitchen, Peter Brave shows Allen how to make a tasty quail recipe.
WEB LINK
1009 SA 06/15/13 05:30am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) (DVS) ST
36.3 Making A Bold Statement 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. In the kitchen, Peter Brave shows Allen how to make a tasty quail recipe.
WEB LINK
1009 SA 06/15/13 05:30pm 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) (DVS) ST
36.3 Making A Bold Statement 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. In the kitchen, Peter Brave shows Allen how to make a tasty quail recipe.
WEB LINK
1009 SU 06/16/13 10:00am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) (DVS) ST
36.3 Making A Bold Statement 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. In the kitchen, Peter Brave shows Allen how to make a tasty quail recipe.
WEB LINK
1009 SU 06/16/13 11:30am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) (DVS) ST
36.3 Adding Charm 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.
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1010 SU 06/23/13 10:00am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) (DVS) ST
36.3 Relaxing Environment 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. In the kitchen, Allen makes a scrumptious chilled squash soup.
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1011 SU 06/30/13 10:00am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) (DVS) ST