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In our series “Shopping Buddy,” we ask our favorite in-the-know authors, actors, musicians, and tastemakers to share their most coveted home purchases, from kitchen essentials to entertaining must-haves, so that you can shop along with confidence.
When Alex Snodgrass—the recipe developer, cookbook author, and entrepreneur behind Defined Dish—decided to overhaul her Dallas backyard, there was one goal: “Preserve as much green space as possible.”
That mantra fully dictated the design she and her husband Clayton chose, placing a pool and pool house perpendicular to their main living quarters, which allows them to look across the entire yard. It just needed one finishing touch: at the far end of the new build, they added the greenhouse.
“It sits tucked back there in a spot that’s both practical and beautiful. Plus, the layout leaves room to add more raised beds in the future!” Snodgrass says. “I get inspired by what I have on hand in my kitchen combined with my garden and create a beautiful meal accordingly. It’s brought a new element of joy into cooking, which I’ve always loved and enjoyed so much.”
Ahead, Snodgrass gives us the run down on her new happy place, from the watering can she swears by and the gardening clogs she always slips on.
I chose this more modern look to coordinate with our pool house and home. It’s a kit you can assemble yourself or hire an expert to build. You only need a concrete border for the frame then we opted for gravel on the floor inside. I hired two pros from Exaco Trading to handle it because let’s just say…my husband and I aren’t exactly the DIY type!
Amazon
Giraffe Tools Retractable Garden Hose Reel
$196
$157
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I just got [a retractable garden hose] and love it.
Amazon
Hunter Women’s Elana Clog
$58
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Not the most fashionable but very practical!
Anthropologie
Maple Garden Carry-all
$78
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In the raised beds, I have so many things, depending on the season. Right now I have okra, tomatoes, so many herbs (basil, Thai basil, rosemary, oregano, chives, and thyme), watermelon, cucumber, eggplant, lots of chiles, and kale!
Epic Gardening
Vegetable Garden Freyr Trellis
$389
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In the raised beds, I have so many things, depending on the season. Right now I have okra, tomatoes, so many herbs (basil, Thai basil, rosemary, oregano, chives, and thyme), watermelon, cucumber, eggplant, lots of chiles, kale, and swiss chard!
Terrain
Haws Bearwood Brook Watering Can, 8.8L
$198
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I love getting out there and spending time tending [the garden] and it’s so fun to cook with what is fresh.
I love my Mill food recycler. It’s a great way to not let scraps go to waste and give nutrients back to my own backyard. I use [the grounds] as compost and add it to my soil.
Ziggy Outdoor Dining Chair and Doric Dining Table, Lulu and Georgia
Next to the greenhouse, I put a cute garden table with four chairs and that’s really it! It’s the perfect spot to sit and sip a cup of coffee, or just to sit and enjoy the garden!
More of Alex Snodgrass’s Outdoor Staples
Terrain
Teak Work Station, Wide
$1,998
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Lowe’s
Pennington Clay Indoor/Outdoor Planter, Assorted Sizes
$3+
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