Historic and Antique Gardens | Garden Home (1206)

On this episode of Garden Home, host P. Allen Smith takes a step back in time on a whirlwind tour starting with Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home in Charlottesville, Virginia, where we learn about the historic plants in the estate’s gardens. Allen also visits Longwood Mansion, the largest octagonal house in the United States, a National Historic Landmark in Natchez, Mississippi; and the home of the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, Illinois. Allen offers tips on how to make terra cotta look vintage. Allen shares the latest progress on the Garden Home Challenge. Topics Include Jefferson's Home Monticello Garden & Home Tour in Virginia Historic Plants and Flowers in Monticello Making Vintage Terracotta Pots Longwood House Tour in Natchez Mississippi Frank Lloyd Wright House Tour in Illinois Garden Home Challenge Update Eco Friendly Building Virtual Makeover ______ P. Allen Smith is a landscape and garden designer, horticulturist, preservationist and television host. His passions span the subjects of community, health, sustainability and history. He has designed the grounds at many of the nation’s most notable estate properties, townhomes, and commercial complexes. And, for over 19 years, he has shared his green knowledge and insight with the public via ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, his own PBS television, and six book titles. Currently, Allen is focused on residential, commercial and community designs that are beautiful, improve our contentedness, and our social and physical health. To learn more about: …Allen’s horticultural interests and secrets, sign up for his weekly newsletter: https://pallensmith.com/ ...visiting Allen’s Garden Home above the Arkansas River, see https://pallensmith.com/tours/ ….Allen’s favorite plants mentioned in his social media, see: To review many of the plants Allen mentions in his posts and that are planted in his own garden, see https://pallensmith.com/gilbert-h-wil... ….retaining Allen’s Garden and Landscape design firm, see http://www.pallensmithandassociates.com/ …Allen’s Garden Home-inspired intergenerational community in Monroe, LA, see https://www.gardensofsomerset.com/ ----- This video is made possible by the following sponsor. (So go check them out!) Gilbert H. Wild and Son: https://www.gilberthwild.com/ ----- Want more Allen? Allen's Official Website: http://www.pallensmith.com Facebook:   / pallensmith   Instagram:   / pallensmith   Pinterest:   / pallen_smith   Twitter:   / pallensmith