November/December2004 - Volume 83, Number 6

The following is a table of contents of the articles that appear in the November/December 2004 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

• Fragrant Foliage by Rand B. Lee
  Plants with fragrant leaves make scents throughout the garden.
   
• Make Way for Mahonias by Dan Hinkley
  These underused evergreen shrubs offer year-round interest, attract wildlife, and are easy to grow.
   
• Vertical Accents by Carole Ottesen
  Columnar trees provide a new dimension in any garden.
   
• Cool-Season Annuals* by Rita Pelczar
  New varieties keep gardens blooming through the fourth season.
   
• State Flowers, State Pride by Dan Rafter
  The history behind the selection of official state flowers is often intriguing and—in a few cases—controversial.
   
• Getting the Vision on Paper by Tres Fromme
  Whether you design it yourself or hire a professional, creating a plan for action will be useful in guiding the development of your garden.

• Notes from River Farm*
  Insights and updates about the American Horticultural Society from AHS President Katy Moss Warner.
   
• News from AHS*
  Updates on American Horticultural Society programs and events. In this issue: Gala highlights, Eastern Performance Trials at River Farm next fall, River Farm named Horticultural Landmark, AHS sponsors winter lectures at Cleveland Botanical Garden, new demonstration garden for The Growing Connection in Scranton, André Viette “live” from River Farm, Katy Moss Warner to speak at tree conference.
  
  AHS News Special: 2004 America in Bloom award-winning communities.
   
• Gardener’s Notebook*
  Short, newsworthy articles on horticultural topics. This issue: Botanical name change for North American asters, low-carb potatoes coming soon, emerald ash borer update, bicentennial Lewis and Clark Expedition exhibit, Benghal dayflower invades cropland in the South.
   
• Everyday Garden Science*
  Plant science in plain English by AHS President Emeritus H. Marc Cathey. This issue: Deer control.
   
• Conservationist’s Corner*
  An occasional look at programs and organized efforts to save and protect rare and endangered native flora. This month: Saving Florida’s endangered plants and habitats.
   
• Natural Connections*
  An occasional look at natural phenomena or symbiotic relationships that can be observed in the garden or in the wild. This month: Garden-friendly bats.
   
• Seasonal Garden Goods*
  A look at selected products on the market based on innovative design, horticultural utility, and environmental responsibility. This issue: Holiday gifts for gardeners.
   
• Book Reviews*
  Featured: Gardening the Mediterranean Way, Plants and Landscapes for Summer-Dry Climates, and Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls.
  Special focus: Gardening books for children.
   
• Regional Happenings
  Listings of lectures, flower shows, and other gardening events across the country. Featured: Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, Virginia, celebrates 200 years, winter classes for gardeners at selected botanical gardens and arboreta.
   
• 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: Two of a kind in an Oregon “desert” garden.
   
• 2004 Magazine Index

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