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FEATURES
Outdoor Living 
Live Life Outdoors
by Gail Johnson
Kick back and relax in your garden with stylish new products that stand up to the elements.
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Web Extra  WEB EXTRA: What’s New in Outdoor Living 
Make the Right Cut 
Make the Right Cut
by Lee Reich
 
Pruning conifers and broadleaf evergreens is simpler than you think—our expert shows you how.
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Cacti 
Cold-Weather Cacti Champion
by Elizabeth Noll
An outdoor cactus collection thrives in a Connecticut garden.
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Web Extra  WEB EXTRA: 25 Favorite Cold-Weather Cacti 
Mint 
Mighty Mint
by Ann McCormick
 
Mint is tasty in salads, tea, and even brownies—and it’s easy to grow if you know how to contain it.
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DEPARTMENTS

Garden Variety

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Easy-care Easter lilies, American redstart, St. Patrick’s Day flowers, and more! 
 
Site Specific  24
 
Tiny beauties for your region. 
 
 
Tool Shop   54
 
Keep the sun’s rays at bay with the perfect hat.
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Design Basics  58
 

Furnish your outdoor rooms with style.

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Backyard Wildlife  60
 
Keeping honey bees is a sweet deal.
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Up Close   80
 
Guess this plant!
 
GARDEN CLUB 
Garden Talk 7
Member Letters  8
 
Your comments about GHT
 

Garden Giveaway

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Win a chpper/shredder from ECHO.
 
Expert Advice 18
 
Our gardening experts answer your questions about lilacs, crabgrass, and more. 
 
Member Forum   22
 
Members dream of plants they wish they could grow in their climates.
 
Member Garden 30
 

Member Fiona Sanguinetti of Concord, California, cuts yard and garden chores down to size with powerful equipment.

 
Member Tips   32
 
Members share tips for using mulch in the garden.
 
Photo Contest   62
 
Snap a photo of your garden and win great prizes!
 
Home Grown   64
 
Your best garden photos. 
 
Member Tested   66
 
Members report on a pruner, fertilizer, wildflower mix, and more. 
 
Members Only   72
Resource Guide  74
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