MARCH / APRIL 1998

Features

Orchids 101
They're beautiful and with a little attention to detail, easy to grow. Susan Tan provides an introduction to orchids. Also: how to propogate, how they get their names, and some easy varieties.

Restaging 'Willow'
Craig Bergmann's Country Garden brings the magic of The Wind in the Willows to the Chicago Flower & Garden Show. by Carolyn Ulrich

Harvesting Spring Beauty
Harvey Davis thinks of himself as a farmer, but his crop is woodland wildflowers. by Carolyn Ulrich

Irish Gardens
Early Irish settlers brought their love of the soil to their new home in Chicago. Cathy Jean Gallagher Maloney brings her Irish heritage to the fore to recount their achievements.

Departments

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

Q and A
Try a new vegetable this spring-asparagus

The Edible Garden
Susan McClure looks at those super foods that grow best in cool weather-peas, broad beans, carrots.

Native Notes
Woodland wildflowers last only a few weeks but are invaluable in the garden. Annette T. Roos includes a list of her 20 favorite wildflowers for shade.

University of Illinois Forum
A tree disease such as chlorosis can be devastating. By James Schuster

Under Our Fingernails
Beyond the tulips and daffodils are a host of bulbs that can be started now and provide wonderful color all summer long. by Kate Jerome

Guest Editorial
Orchid grower Jim Spatzek argues that Chicagoland should have an orchid collection.

GreenShopper
When the greenhouse bug bites, take the time to determine the best type for your lifestyle. by Adele Kleine

Garden Travel
Great nurseries abound in Harbor Country, Michigan.by Alice Joyce

Tree Talk
Choosing the right magnolia is a matter of preference.by Pamela Wolfe

Calendar of Gardening Events

Stepping Stones