JULY/AUGUST 2002

Features

Besotted with Blue
The saga of a north suburban fence plus a guide to fencing materials and a history of the role of fences in the garden.

Color Them Dry
Sedums and succulents provide a great range of shades to the sunniest location.The Garden as Stage
An urban garden provides the setting for a theatrical benefit.

Chicago By Design
Tim Thoelecke links a home and its pool with a colorful garden.

Departments

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What To Do in the Garden
Seasonal Tips

Calendar of Gardening Events

Q and A

The Beginner�s Garden
How much should I water?

The Man�s Garden
One man’s quest to keep turf in its rightful place.

The Water Garden
Easy Marginals

Chicagoland Natives
Author Joel Greenberg’s view of our region’s natural history.

Wildlife Watch
Moths and Butterflies

Notes from the Chicago Botanic Garden
The best phlox varieties.

The Hands-On Gardener
Drip Irrigation

Stepping Stones
Lazing in the Garden

What's New?

Potpourri
Gardening news & views