April 2007

Features

Labor of Love

Labor of Love

A couple transforms a hillside into a garden sanctuary

By Margaret A. Haapoja

Spring Promise

Spring Promise

A sea of tulips heralds a new season and a homeowner’s Dutch roots

By Michelle Baltus

Tonic For Our Water

Tonic For Our Water

Pollution is ravaging our 10,000 lakes. Can Minnesota gardeners help save them?

By James Walsh

A World Aflutter

A World Aflutter

Entice butterflies to your garden with plants they—and their hungry offspring—love

By Meleah Maynard

Columns

Fearless Gardener: Meet Me in St. Louis

Welcome to Zone 5

By bonnie blodgett

Back Home: Genius at Work

The most miraculous change that has taken place in our homestead is not inside our house, but outside

By leslie pilgrim

Editors Note: It's Almost Showtime

This is the season when most gardeners are like antsy kids on a long road trip: Are we there yet?

By Chris Lee

Departments

Design Artisan: Metal with Honor

Elias's work seem almost as natural as the outdoor spaces they adorn.

By Amy Farrar

Design Directions: Take Notice

Openings, offerings, and insiders to note

By alyssa ford, Katie garske, And Ann Nolin

Design Directions: Agenda

Home and garden events for this month

Fabulous Finds: Purple Reigns

Harmonious hues bring the outdoors in

By Ann Nolin (Produced)

Origins: Nouveau Niche

Fresh takes on a timeless design

By Alyssa Ford

Open House: April 2007 OH Recipes

Open House: Going Greek

Enliven your springtime celebrations with a little oompa

By Beth Dooley, Food Styled by Betsy Nelson, Styled by David Anger

Design Salon: Traditional Charm

Asian antiques offer the perfect antidote to stuffiness

By Alecia Stevens

Design Portrait: Dream Keeper

Curator of the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden keeps a dream alive.

By Meleah Maynard

Buyers Guide: April Buyer's Guide

Contact information for people, places, and things mentioned in this issue

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