Gardening
STARTS WITH YOU
Dr. Allan Armitage is a well-known writer, speaker, and horticulturist.
Born and raised in Quebec and Ontario, he later lived in East Lansing, MI, and now resides in Athens, GA. He has worked with gardeners, landscapers, growers, and retailers in the North and South and travels the world sharing his passion for plants. He has been presented with almost every prestigious award for his writing and work in the world of horticulture.
Join me in a walk through my Garden:
Dr A invites you to share his garden over time. Starting in March of 2020, he has provided commentary and insight into his small but intimate residential garden. Past tours may be viewed here, stay tuned for future walkabouts.
Legends in the Garden with Dr. A
What does foxglove have to with foxes, or dogwoods with dogs? Was there really someone called Joe Pye and who was Frances Williams? In brief vignettes, Dr A will don his famous hat and do what he does best – share stories. Past stories may be found here, stay tuned for future tales from the garden.
the app
Back Pocket Gardening, Having a gardening expert at your fingertips, in your pocket or purse, is what this app is all about. Dr. Allan Armitage has gathered the best plant knowledge so you can access it quickly and easily whenever and wherever you need it. With a single click, Solutions for Garden Problems, Plants Deer Don’t Eat, sources to buy plants and concise how-to information on annuals, perennials, shrubs, grasses, ferns, cut flowers, houseplants, and native plants awaits. Not only that, but Dr A takes the guesswork out of the best varieties to purchase. The app is constantly updated with new information, the best varieties, recommended local garden centers and solutions such as IPM, fragrance and pollinators for your garden. Ready to take the next step? Click to learn more about the app or visit Google Play or the ITunes stores to download.