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Previous Issue November/December 2010

 

On Our Cover
A Cardinal in an Elmhurst backyard.
By Ron Capek

Features

Bird Man
This Aurora science teacher transformed his new subdivision lot into a sanctuary for both wildlife and humans. By Carolyn Ulrich

Good Housekeeping
It’s small and it’s suburban. A lovely little garden in Deerfield. By Carolyn Ulrich

Keeping the View
Good design by Garden Consultants, Inc. preserves a year-round view while
maintaining privacy. By Michelle Bryne Walsh

Columns

Gardening 101
Bedtime for Roses

The Indoor Garden
Organic Fertilizer: Yes or No?

The Gardens at Cantigny
Poinsettia Tips

Know Maintenance
Why Plants Fail

The Edible Garden
Winter Vegetables

The Hands-On Gardener
Make an Outdoor Container

The Gardener

Erika Allen

The Garden Classroom
What’s a Native?

Mike Nowak

Special Sections

Winter Festivals
We’ve rounded up some of the best places to visit for fresh holiday décor and fun family activities.

Departments

Editor's Letter

Q and A

Ask Our Experts
Which outdoor plants need extra protection over the winter?

What to Do in the Garden

Regional Reports

Savvy Shopper

Potpourri
Gardening News and Views

Calendar of Gardening Events