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Acer japonicum ‘Green Cascade’ at Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rockford
Photo By Ron Capek

Features

Japanese Maples
How to succeed with this irresistible, temperamental tree.
By Deb Terrill

Chicago By Design
A backyard makeover includes a one-of-a-kind garage/entertainment area.
By Adele Kleine

Dumpster Delights
A Chicago renter uses unique finds to create a winning garden.
By Carolyn Ulrich

Columns

Chicago Botanic Garden News
Species Tulips

Gardening 101
Lawn and Order
By Nina A. Koziol

The Indoor Garden
Succulents
By Betty Earl

The Gardens at Cantigny
Prairie Reflection
By Jane Rogers

Know Maintenance
Shedd Aquarium Garden
By Patrice Peltier

The Edible Garden
Weird Greens
By Beth Botts

Chicagoland Natives
Sedges
By Rose Rankin

Design Fundamentals
Skinny Side Yards
By Michelle Byrne Walsh

Neighborhoods
Bowmanville
By Cathy Jean Maloney

The Gardener
Florist Extraordinaire Ray King
By Adele Kleine

The Garden Classroom
Cover Crops
By Carolyn Ulrich

Mike Nowak

Departments

Editor's Letter

Q and A

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Regional Reports

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