Current Issue:
March/April 2010 Issue Number 132

Fine Gardening magazine

On the Cover:
A can't miss cutting garden

On Sale: February 23, 2010

Subscribers in the U.S. should receive this issue by March 4.

Features Page
CUTTING-GARDEN ESSENTIALS
by Catherine Mix
If you only grow a handful of vaseworthy flowers, these are the ones you need

34
SUPERB HERBS FOR CONTAINERS
by Jo Ann Gardner
These plants can be tricky in the ground, but pot them up and watch them thrive

40
GARDENING A PATH TO YOUR FRONT DOOR
by Michelle Gervais
These dynamic entryways say "Welcome home" in style

44
BREAK THE BULB MONOTONY
by Becky Heath
Want more than daffodils and tulips? These exciting options will spice up your spring palette

50
POTATOES IN A CAN?
by Brandi Spade
It isn't crazy—there's always space for spuds

Magazine extra:
Video: How to Grow Potatoes in Containers

56
WHEN YOU'VE GROWN BEYOND YOUR GRASS
by Susan Harris
Replace your unused lawn with these low-maintenance alternatives

60
A DESIGN THAT DEFIES DEER AND DROUGHT
by Rebecca Sweet
By embracing the challenges of your site, your garden will flourish in its surroundings
64


Departments Page
GARDEN VARIETY

12
TIPS

16
PLANT PICKS
'Foxy Lady' veronica; 'Christmas' lima bean; 'Burning Hearts' fringed bleeding heart

21
REGIONAL PICKS: CUTTING-GARDEN ESSENTIALS
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southern Plains, Northern Plains, Southern California, Northwest

26
HEALTHY GARDEN
Effect of alcohol on plant growth; girdling roots; salvias that deer prefer—and avoid

70
DESIGN IDEAS
Thinking about a green roof?

74
TALKIN' DIRT WITH...
"Roly-Poly"

86
CAPTIVATING COMBINATION
87


In every issue Page
EDITOR'S LETTER 6
OVER THE FENCE 10
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE and HARDINESS ZONE MAP 78
ADVERTISERS' DIRECTORY/READER SERVICE 84