January/February 2003 - Volume 82, Number 1

The following is a table of contents of the articles that appear in the January/February 2003 issue of The American Gardener.  Links have been established to each article.  However, many articles are only accessible to American Horticultural Society (AHS) members . When you click on these links, a challenge will appear for a username (ahs) and password that AHS members can use to view these articles. Non-members are encouraged to join AHS to be able to enjoy each of these articles and the many other benefits of AHS membership.

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Features

• What’s in Vogue for 2003* by Eva Monheim
  A look at the stylish new plants coming your way.
   

• The Copper Flowers by Linda Askey
  Rare wildflowers come to life in the hands of artist Trailer McQuilkin.
   

• Designing with Tropicals by Pam Baggett
  How to integrate colorful tropical plants into temperate gardens.
   

• Native Plant Nirvana by Carole Ottesen
  Celebrating 20 years of the Cullowhee conference.
   

• It’s Show Time! by Eva Monheim
  Flower shows across the country provide a foretaste of spring for winter-weary gardeners.
   

• Jasmines by Rand B. Lee
  These alluring plants bring mystery and sensuality to any home or garden.
   

• Smart Mulching by Rita Pelczar
  AHS SmartGarden™ Special. It’s important to choose the right mulch and apply it properly.

Departments

• Notes from River Farm*
  Insights and updates about the American Horticultural Society from AHS President Katy Moss Warner.
   

• Members’ Forum
  Readers write to voice their opinions, make recommendations, or set the record straight. In this issue: Identifying Abelmoschus manihot at JC Raulston Arboretum, seed source wanted for patriotic flower flag, applause for Bodger Seeds.
   

• News from AHS*
  Updates on American Horticultural Society programs and events. In this issue: AHS launches new educational program called “The Growing Connection,” AHS adopts new mission statement, AHS meetings at regional flower shows, AHS leaders and programs in national news, tribute to the late Ted Marston.
   

• Everyday Garden Science*
  Plant science in plain English by AHS President Emeritus H. Marc Cathey. This issue: Avoiding plant damage from high-intensity lights.
   

• Gardener’s Notebook*
  Short, newsworthy articles on horticultural topics. This issue: Rediscovery of lost rhododendrons in India, the health benefits of lemon grass, theft of rare cycads from Fairchild Tropical Gardens, native cinquefoil makes a comeback, Shepherd’s Garden Seeds catalog folds, Joanna McQuail Reed dies, Niche Gardens has new owner.
   

• Gardener’s Information Service*
  The plant specialists at the American Horticultural Society answer gardening questions. This month: Caring for bur oak, non-blooming mock orange, best planting time in Pacific Northwest, organic controls for spider mites.
   

• Offshoots
  Essays on gardening from a personal viewpoint. This issue: Saying goodbye to unhappy plants.
   

• Seasonal Garden Goods
  A look at selected products on the market based on innovative design, horticultural utility, and environmental responsibility. This issue: Fertilizers and soil amendments.
   

• Book Reviews*
  Featured: Orchid Growing for Wimps, Orchids and Their Conservation, Ultimate Orchid and Alpine Plants.
   

• Regional Happenings
  Listings of lectures, flower shows, and other gardening events across the country. Featured: The Garden Conservancy issues new directory for western states, Arbor Day poster competition for kids.
   

• Hardiness and Heat Zones and Pronunciations
  A guide to USDA Plant Hardiness and AHS Plant Heat Zones for most of the cultivated plants listed in each issue—and a user-friendly guide to pronouncing their botanical names.
   

• Perfect Plant Companions
  A spotlight on plants that look great together. This issue: A wintry composition of bugleweed and sedum.

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