November / December 2002 Issue of Chicagoland Gardening Magazine

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2002

Features

Bold & Beautiful
Amaryllis provide a burst of flower power for even the most novice grower.

It's A Jungle In There
Easy-care houseplants can be combined into a true indoor landscape.

Beauty On A Budget
We send our intrepid shopper to find gifts that won't induce sticker shock.

Chicago by Design
A bold sandstone patio lights up a suburban home.

Departments

Editor's Letter

What To Do in the Garden
Seasonal Tips

Calendar of Gardening Events

Q and A

The Beginner's Garden
Mea Culpa: A Gardener's Confession

The Man's Garden
Let There Be Light

Chicagoland Natives
The Power of Passion: Searching for the Best Birch.

Wildlife Watch
Contemplating Cardinals

Notes from the Chicago Botanic Garden
Boxwoods for Chicagoland

The Hands-On Gardener
Versatile Variations Herald the Holidays

Stepping Stones
The Glory of Seasonal Food

What's New?

Potpourri
Gardening news & views