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October 2012 Issue:

Fall/winter 2012

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Design solutions for the perfect fall garden; Beatrix Potter's inspiring secret garden in Wales; composting 101; best plants for a bold colour impact

IN EVERY ISSUE

6 From the Editor

10 CG Online
 What’s new on our website

11 Feedback
 What you think about  what we do

84 CG Dossier 
More from the pages  of Canadian Gardening

90 Natural Selection 
We love our native blue cohosh

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15 News & Trends
 Fresh ideas and products  for better gardening

18 Profile 
Cimicifuga: Stately spires that reach for the sky are one of fall’s best companions

22 Stephen Speaks
The master’s plan: Stephen  Westcott-Gratton decides what’s  here to stay and gone tomorrow

24 Health
Rosemary: Traditionally used to boost circulation and ease muscle pain, this healing herb may also aid memory

HOW TO

26 Dirty Work
 Beginner, intermediate and advanced techniques for composting

28 Gardening 101
Hints for hibernation: How to get  your garden ready for winter

GARDENS

30 Returning to Roots
 The whimsical world where your childhood stories unfolded

36 Colour Harmony
 A serene retreat is habitat and haven

42 Secret Gardens
 In the rolling hills of Northumberland County are some of Ontario’s most impressive gardens

50 The Garden as Gallery
 Landscape architect Ron Rule celebrates the arts outdoors

58 A Garden of Plenty
 Bigger is better in this bountiful  food-producing garden

64 Pleasure Grounds
 Dreams of a great park studded  with trees are taking root for  an intrepid couple on P.E.I.

GROWING

34 Autumn Attraction
 Colourful fall-blooming bulbs  are catching our eye

72 Glory Seekers
 Best plants to bring a burst of spirit  to your outdoor space this season

78 Patch Work
 Versatile pumpkins are our  favourite fall friend