Features

READERS TALK BACK
50 tips, tricks and teachings from readers for our 50th issue.

A PAINTER'S PURPLE PASSION
A purple house complements a garden full of whimsical arts.LET IT SHOW!
Outdoor decorating for the holidays made easy.

CHICAGO BY DESIGN
Winter waterfalls create nature's ice sculptures.

Departments

Editor's Letter

What To Do in the Garden
Seasonal Tips 

Calendar of Gardening Events

Q and A

Chicago Botanic Garden Notes
Lamb's Ears and Betonies (Stachys)

The Beginner’s Garden
Take Care of Your Tools

Indoor Garden
Spathiphyllum

The Water Garden
Try an Indoor Water Garden

The Hands-On Gardener
Making Botanical Candles

Chicagoland Natives
The Prairie Club Steps Out

Wildlife Watch
Coyotes

Mike Nowak
Tough Love