Posted on August 9th,
2010
by John Kirchner
Thursday’s New York Times included a feature piece on P. Allen Smith, garden designer and friend of Marvin Windows. It’s undeniable that he’s a tastemaker, as the Times calls him, but Smith himself denies the suggestion that he’s the “Martha Stewart of the South”:
“I’m like, ‘Here’s your crayons, go pick your colors and you probably have something else laying around you could use, too,’ ” he said. “She’s already picked out your colors for you and that’s it.”
The article gives a great overview of Smith’s past and how he came to be the eagle-eyed horticulturalist he is today. Give it a read to learn more about the man and his inspiration:
Mr. Smith believes a house is an archetype for the soul, and should have a balanced living environment with inner and outer aesthetics connected by a seamless transition.
Of course, that may not translate to the average gardener in Columbus, Ohio. So he simplifies the message, offering beauty with instant accessibility. The garden home can be yours with a few simple principles and techniques, the centerpiece of which is creative use of containers.
Photo courtesy of PAllenSmith.com
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