May/June 2010 - Volume 89, Number 3

The following is a table of contents of the articles that appear in the May/June 2010 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

• A Love Affair with Lavender by Barbara Perry Lawton*
  Revered by ancient herbalists and cooks, lavender is a delightful addition to modern gardens and kitchens.

Web special: 2010 lavender festivals.

• Nonstop Gardens by Stephanie Cohen and Jennifer Benner
  A garden that has four-season appeal starts with a good plan and making disciplined choices.
   
• Collected Treasures by Marty Ross
  East meets Midwest in the Kansas City garden of “the Jims,” a couple of plant fanatics who cultivate their interest in curiosities from all over the world. A challenging climate is half the fun.
   
• Space-Saving Buckeyes by Russell Stafford
  Even if large horse chestnuts are out of scale for your garden, you can still enjoy a number of attractive shrubs and small trees in the genus Aesculus.
   
• Taking Cues from Nature by Karen Bussolini
  Pennsylvania-based landscape designer Larry Weaner blends ecology and horticulture to create sustainable native landscapes.

Web special: Tips from Larry Weaner for making meadows.

• Notes from River Farm*
  Insights and updates about American horticulture and the AHS from Board of Directors Chair Susie Usrey and Executive Director Tom Underwood.
   
• Members’ Forum*
  Reader letters to the editor.
   
• News from AHS*
  Updates on American Horticultural Society programs and events. In this issue: Prescribed meadow burn at River Farm, flower show winners of the 2010 AHS Environmental Award, nursery organization honors Dr. H. Marc Cathey.
   
• AHS News Special: 2010 National Children & Youth Garden Symposium*
  Preview of this year’s event in Pasadena, California.
   
• One on One With…
  Interviews with today’s leaders and trendsetters in gardening and horticulture. This issue: David Creech, plant conservationist.
   
• Homegrown Harvest
  Vegetables, herbs, and other plants that can be grown for fresh food in the home garden. In this issue: Basil.
   
• Gardener’s Notebook*
  Short, newsworthy articles on horticultural topics. This issue: Survey shows interest in edible gardening still growing, best speedwells (Veronica spp.) for Midwestern gardens, genetically modified eucalyptus raises concerns, geraniums may control Japanese beetles, food conservation group promotes heirloom apples.

Web special: Read a sample article, “Load of Manure,” from the 20th anniversary issue of GreenPrints magazine and link to its website  for additional information about the magazine and an offer for a free e-book, “Pets and Plants”

• Green Garage*
  A series focusing on the AHS’s latest initiative to promote environmentally responsible gardening tools, supplies, and techniques. In this issue: Pest control.
   
• Book Reviews*
  Featured: Succulent Container Gardens, Great Gardens of America, and A Clearing in the Woods. Special focus: Regional gardening books.
   
• Regional Happenings*
  Listings of lectures, flower shows, and other gardening events across the country.
   
• 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.
   
• Plant in the Spotlight
  A closer look at selected plants. This issue: Cyrilla racemiflora.
  
   

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