November/December 2019
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Features in this Issue
Potted Edibles by Charlie Nardozzi
No space for a vegetable patch? Grow garden-fresh produce in containers on your porch, desk, patio, or balcony.
A “Look-Into” Garden by Carole Ottesen
Here are tips for making your garden look spectacular from the inside out.
Success with Citrus by Caleb Melchior
If you’ve ever been tempted to grow a citrus tree, here are recommended selections for borderline-hardy regions.
Propagating with Hardwood Cuttings by Denny Schrock
Follow these simple instructions to root many kinds of shrubs and trees using hardwood cuttings.
What’s in a Name? by Nancy J. Ondra
Botanical names sometimes sound mysterious and cumbersome, but they can offer important hints for where plants grow best.
Highlights from our Departments
RAP Gardens in Focus: Huntsville Botanical Garden
Part of a series of profiles of the 330+ gardens where AHS members have special admission privileges and discounts.
Find out what makes this northern Alabama garden an invaluable part of the local community and a delight for tourists.
Homegrown Harvest: Delicious Haskap Berries
If you live in a cool climate, you’ll want to try growing these super-nutritious, blueberrylike fruits.