Miranda Smith

About The Author

Miranda Smith was an expert grower who gardened and taught gardening for over 30 years. She was the author of five top-selling garden books, including Your Backyard Herb Garden, Backyard Fruits and Berries, and Greenhouse Gardening. She edited and was the primary writer of The Real Dirt, Farmers Tell about Organic and Low Input Practices in the Northeast.

Books by Miranda Smith

Home Gardener's Annuals

The Complete Guide to Growing 37 Flowers in Your Backyard

By Miranda Smith
Planting annuals is a great way to quickly add color and texture to any garden, border, or landscape. Because annuals only last for one growing season, homeowners can change the overall look of their gardens every year. Home Gardener's Annuals shows readers how to prepare the soil, select ...
Learn More
Home Gardener's Perennials & Bulbs

The Complete Guide to Growing 58 Flowers in Your Backyard

By Miranda Smith
Perennials are the types of plants that bloom every year, and because they know what to expect in terms of color, blooms, and textures, many gardeners use them to provide a basic structure to their gardens, borders, and the overall landscape. Home Gardener's Perennials & Bulbs provides...
Learn More
BACK TO TOP