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Tulips in the Gardens at Cantigny.
Photo By Ron Capek

Features

Divas of Spring
Tulips star while perennials sing backup.
By Deb Terrill

Laying Around
Some Chicagoland gardeners are making space for backyard chickens.
By Beth Botts

Chicago By Design
A bare lot in Wheaton grows into a wooded splendor. By Beth Botts

Old Sites, New Gardens
Chicago residents picked up their shovels and transformed wasteland into productive gardens.
By Christopher Weber

Columns

Gardening 101
Dealing With 5 Common Pests

The Gardens at Cantigny
Volunteers Make It Happen

The Indoor Garden
Dendrobium Orchids

Know Maintenance
Adding a Bulb Layer

The Edible Garden
A Recipe for Rhubarb

Chicagoland Natives
Woodland Wonders

The Hands-On Gardener
Create a DIY Cold Frame

Neighborhoods
Pilsen

The Gardener
Terra Brockman’s Family Farm

The Garden Classroom
The Deal With No-Till Gardening

Mike Nowak

Departments

Editor's Letter

Q and A

Ask Our Experts
What new plants for 2010 are you excited about?

What to Do in the Garden

Regional Reports

Savvy Shopper

Potpourri
Gardening News and Views

Calendar of Gardening Events