January/February 2010 - Volume 89, Number 1

The following is a table of contents of the articles that appear in the January/February 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

• 2010 Garden Forecast by Mary Yee
  Here’s a look at what the experts see as emerging gardening trends and a preview of new plants that will hit the market in spring.
   
• All-American Oaks by Guy Sternberg
  If you’re seeking a classic shade tree that comes with a rich cultural history, important ecological associations, and a durable constitution, look no further than one of America’s native oaks.

Web special: Growing Oak Trees From Seed

• What is Wild? By Rick Darke *
  Understanding the place of nature in our gardens is more important than ever. Rick Darke explains how we can invite wildness into the home landscape.
  
  Web special: Rick Darke Reads an Excerpt from The Wild Garden
   
• High-Rising Edibles by Kris Wetherbee*
  Many vegetables and other edibles can be grown on a vertical structure to optimize garden space and improve productivity.
   
• Plants on the Rocks by Karen Bussolini
  Taking inspiration from the beauty of native plants growing on and around rocks in wild places, the author offers ideas for using them in challenging garden settings.
  
  Web special: More Plants Suited to Rocky Garden Sites

• 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: AHS Reciprocal Admissions Program celebrates 20 years, AHS 2010 Seed Exchange catalog available online, 2010 destinations for AHS Travel Study Program, registration for 2010 America in Bloom community competition now open, AHS co-sponsored Colonial Williamsburg Symposium set for April.
   
• AHS News Special: Travel Study Tour*
  AHS tour participants enjoy autumn and gardens in New York’s Hudson River Valley.
   
• Natural Connections
  An occasional look at natural phenomenon and creatures in the garden. This issue: Garden spiders.
   
• Homegrown Harvest
  Vegetables, herbs, and other plants that can be grown for fresh food in the home garden. In this issue: Shiitake mushrooms.
   
• One on One With…
  Interviews with today’s leaders and trendsetters in gardening and horticulture. This issue Amy P. Goldman, heirloom fruit and vegetable advocate.
   
• Green Garage*
  A series focusing on the AHS’s latest initiative to promote environmentally responsible gardening tools, supplies, and techniques. In this issue: Starting seeds indoors.
   
• Gardener’s Notebook*
  Short, newsworthy articles on horticultural topics. This issue: New England Wild Flower Society to create online database, AAS award-winning plants for 2010, bird feed mixes may contain invasive weeds, Gardens Alive! acquires Thompson & Morgan U.S., Nona Koivula retires as executive director of AAS and NBG, California Pack Trials changes name.
   
• Book Reviews*
  Featured: The Explorer’s Garden and Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (6th ed.). Special focus: Problem-solving plants.
   
• 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: ‘Justin Brouwer’ boxwood.
   

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