P. Allen Smith's Container Gardens Deck: 50 Recipes for Year-Round Gardening Do you ever wish you could plant a container as lush and beautiful as the costly pre-made ones in the garden center? Garden television show host and author P. Allen Smith has made the process a no-brainer with his Container Gardens Deck. The deck comprises 50 cards, each of which details one "recipe" for a potted garden. Flip through to find a photo you like, then turn the card over for ingredients (plants, container, etc.) and easy directions for making your own. Tabbed sections separate cards by season to ensure year-round interest, making this one holiday gardening gift that can be put to use right away. Available at Barnes and Noble, Borders, and Amazon.com. Suggested retail price: $14.99.
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