November/ December 1994

Articles		Page
PERENNIALS FOR A BRILLIANT FALL FINALE by Stephanie Cohen Plants that shine as the garden goes to sleep		30
THREE GARDENS IN ONE by Patricia Baston Microclimates span the spectrum from cool woodland to hot hillside		34
FANTASTIC FOLIAGE by Tovah Martin Rhizomatous begonias are colorful plants for windowsills and summer borders		40
WINTERIZING THE GARDEN by Tim Johnson For healthier plants next spring, protect them this fall		42
THE ENCLOSED ENTRY GARDEN by Barbara Ashmun Three simple elements turn a public space into a private haven		46
SPECTACULAR STEWARTIAS SHINE IN ALL SEASONS by Rob Nicholson Mottled bark, summer bloom and fall color make these trees garden focal points		49
STRETCH THE GROWING SEASON by John Mapel Cold frames let you jump-start spring planting and winter over tender plants		52
BUILDING A COLD FRAME		54
AN ILLUSION OF AGE by Gary Ross Unrestrained plantings and weathered masonry bring a timeworn feel to a formal city garden		56
GARDENING WITH CHILDREN by Nancy Carney Developing a green thumb is a growing experience		60
GRACEFUL GRASSES FOR SMALL SPACES by Harriet Cramer These striking accent plants bring ballet to static gardens		64
INDEX TO ISSUES 34-39		70
LETTERS Edible hibiscus; wheelbarrows galore		4
TIPS Seed-starter box; pressed flower cards; tool hanger		8
BASICS Plant classification primer		12
Q&A Tree transplant; lily-leaf beetles; salvia look-alike		16
PLANTS Adonis amurensis; moonlit yellows		20
REVIEWS Perennial reference; gardening for winter		24
GLEANINGS AAS plants; plant patents; conifers		76
LAST WORD The Legacy of Linnaeus		94

Perennials for a Brilliant Fall Finale, Three Gardens in One, Fantastic Foliage, Winterizing the Garden, The Enclosed Entry Garden, Spectacular Stewartias Shine in All Seasons, Stretch the Growing Season, An Illusion of Age, Gardening with Children, Graceful Grasses for Small Places