MARCH / APRIL 1997

Features

On our Cover
Many species and cultivars of clematis thrive in Chicagoland. Photo courtesy Spring Hill.

Rising to the Occasion
In our cover story Kate Jerome, Alice Joyce, and Beth Capettini explore the pleasures of gardening with vines.

Directing the Garden
An interview with Chicago Botanic Garden Director Kris Jarantoski. By Bill Aldrich

Making It Look Easy
Gene Paschall loves a garden challenge. By Carolyn Ulrich

Poet of Nature
The enduring legacy of Jens Jensen. By Cathy J. Maloney

Floral Artistry
The Flowers as Art Exhibition at Loyola University. By Carolyn Ulrich

Departments

Editor's Page - Select to read now!

Q & A
Pamela Wolfe answers reader questions.

Guest Editorial
Dr. George Ware discusses the importance of restoration in managing oak forests.

What to Do in the Garden
Compiled by Ron Wolford of the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service.

Native Notes
The trillium is the queen of the woodland wildflowers. By Pamela Wolfe

Greenshopper
Annette T. Roos outfits the gardener.

The Edible Garden
Looking to the Green Season. Kate Jerome tells how to increase your salad vocabulary while Bill Aldrich interviews fine food maven Renee Shepherd.

University of Illinois Forum
Entomologist Fredric Miller explains that most garden insects are actually good for your garden.

Garden Travel
Carol Bradley previews the Holland, Michigan, Tulip Festival.

Calendar of Gardening Events

Stepping Stones
Kate Jerome has discovered that having her toddler beside her makes gardening an even more joyous experience.