January/February 2009 - Volume 88, Number 1

The following is a table of contents of the articles that appear in the January/February 2009 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

• New Plants and Trends for 2009* by Doreen G. Howard
  Get a sneak peek at some of the exciting plants that will hit the market this year, along with expert insight on garden trends.
   
• Plant Nomenclature by John Friel
  Keeping botanical names straight can be a real challenge, even for the experts.

Web special: The Name Game (published in May/June 1996 issue)*

Links for Plant Nomenclature Resources*

• Success with Citrus by Rand B. Lee
  Growing citrus plants indoors offers fragrant and delicious rewards year round.

Web special: Other Noteworthy Citrus and Citrus Relatives*

• Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden by Barbara Ellis
  A few basic concepts make it easy to enjoy homegrown vegetables and herbs.
   
• Pruning Deciduous Shrubs by Lee Reich
  Take the guesswork out of pruning deciduous shrubs by following a few simple guidelines.

Web special: Pruning Lists for Deciduous Shrubs*

Web special: Reblooming Hydrangeas (published in July/August 2003 issue)

• 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: Renee’s Garden sponsors 2009 Seed Exchange, Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust grant funds future library at River Farm, AHS welcomes new members to Board of Directors, save the date for the 17th annual National Children & Youth Garden Symposium in July.
   
• One on One With…
  Interviews with today’s leaders and trendsetters in gardening and horticulture. This issue: Bonnie Harper-Lore, America’s roadside ecologist.
   
• Green Garage*
  A series focusing on the AHS’s latest initiative to promote environmentally responsible gardening tools, supplies, and techniques. In this issue: Selecting the right pruner for each task.
   
• Gardener’s Notebook*
  Short, newsworthy articles on horticultural topics. This issue: All-America Selections winners for 2009, scientists discover new plant hormone, Massachusetts Horticultural Society forced to cancel one of America’s longest-running flower shows, JC Raulston Arboretum’s redbud collection receives national recognition, MOBOT’s pot recycling program celebrates new milestones, slower-growing grass developed for southern regions.
   
• Book Reviews*
  Featured: Flowers and Herbs of Early America, Lilacs, and Plant-Driven Design.
  Special focus: Plant family reference books.
   
• Regional Happenings*
  Listings of lectures, flower shows, and other gardening events across the country. Featured: International Master Gardener Conference in Las Vegas; Southwest Rare Plant Conference in Salt Lake City.
   
• 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: Fraser’s sedge (Cymophyllus fraserianus).

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