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June 2009 Issue:

June 2009

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21 best English roses for our Canadian climate; Layer perennials for seasonal colour; Grow roses as beautiful as our cover rose, Bella Diana; 57 expert tips for no-fail roses; Prune like a pro and more!

IN EVERY ISSUE

4 Editor’s letter
8 Snapshots
82 Coming up
88 Source guide

CLIPPINGS

13 News
The latest news, tips, ideas and more

18 Mindful gardener
Easy ways to green the Earth

20 Hort couture
Our picks for the hottest rose-growing accessories

24 Star plant
Baptisia: Both classic and new varieties of this North American native make valuable additions to the home garden

28 From a gardener
Out on a limb: Editor-at-large Stephen Westcott-Gratton daringly plans to fell a tree

HOW-TO

30 Techniques
Renovating roses: Reach for the pruners—these plants are more forgiving than you may think

34 Design matters
Nuptials amid nature: A bride-to-be hopes to transform her barren backyard into a verdant venue for her wedding

GRASSROOTS

70 TransCanada
Our correspondents report on their regions

84 Growing concern
Access ability: Don’t let a physical disability stand between you and your garden. Here are some tips to help you finesse the basics

98 Groundswell
Experts share their favourite roses, and why