Features

Midwestern Garden Glories
Bill Aldrich examines a new book on public Midwest gardens and finds the Chicago area has much to offer.

Who Taught Early Chicagoans What to Plant?
Cathy J. Maloney researches the life and accomplishments of John Kennicott whose home at The Grove in Glenview is now on the historic register.

Small is Beautiful
Carolyn Ulrich visits Victor Moore's city garden which won a gold medal for its elegant, innovative design.

Bratri a sestri...
Welcome to one of the great ethnic garden clubs in the area, the Czech Garden Club in Cicero. By Carolyn Ulrich

On the Cover
Cantigny Gardens in Wheaton, IL. Photo by Allen Rokach

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What To Do in the Garden

Tips from the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service, compiled by Ron Wolford.

Guest Editorial
Kicking Sand on Beautiful Dreams. By Stan Beikmann

Q & A
Pamela Wolfe answers reader questions.

Under Our Fingernails
How and when to water the summer garden. By Pamela Wolfe

The Edible Garden
Yes, you can grow melons in Chicago. Kate Jerome explains how.

University of Illinois Forum
Annual white grub is a major pest affecting mid-summer lawns. Frederic Miller, Ph.D., explains the problem and offers solutions.

Native Notes
A nineteenth century farm lives on at Garfield Farm Museum near LaFox, Illinois. Annette T. Roos reports.

Book Review
Pamela Wolfe reviews Green Nature/Human Nature.By Charles Lewis

Tree Talk
Pamela Wolfe recommends trees and shrubs that bloom with fragrant flowers in the summer.

Calendar of Gardening Events

Stepping Stones
Kate Jerome recalls gardening lessons learned from two grandmothers.