Features

Magnolia Magic
Yellow, white, pink—these blooming woodies spin springtime spells.
by Cathy Jean Maloney

Something from Nothing
This garden began as a focal point to admire from the window and curb.
by Patrice Peltier

Organic Optimism
A suburban couple lives off the land
and redefines home-land security.
by Carolyn Ulrich

Guard Your Ground
Delve into the world of marauding moles, woodchucks, chipmunks and voles.
by Michelle Byrne Walsh

Columns

Chicago Botanic Garden Notes
Baptisia by Richard Hawke

The Indoor Garden
Lucky Oxalis By Maryalice Koehne

The Hands-On Gardener
Japanese Maples By Michelle Byrne Walsh

The Container Garden
Unusual Recycled Containers By Michelle Byrne Walsh

The Edible Garden
Strawberry Fields Forever By Kate Jerome

Chicagoland Natives
The Harbingers of Spring By Joel Greenberg

The Man's Garden
Profile of Kenton Morris By William Aldrich

Mike Nowak
Prune This!

Departments

Editor's Letter

What To Do in the Garden
Seasonal Tips 

Calendar of Gardening Events

Q and A

What’s New? by Michelle Byrne Walsh

Container 1, 2, 3-Create your own sunny spring container

Potpourri
Gardening News and Views by Carolyn Ulrich