Mar/Apr 2009

Features

HOME

32Keeping it Simple
By Sheila Helmberger
A fresh face on a remodeled home.
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GARDENS

38Getaway Gardens
By Margaret A. Haapoja
Low-maintenance yards and gardens.

GALLERY

42The Accidental Photographer
Doug Livingston discovers the Great Outdoors.

RECREATION

47ATV
By Mike Rahn
Striking a balance btween use and abuse.
WebExtra

HOME & GARDEN GUIDE

52Treasuring Trees
By Kate Crowley and Mike Link
Landscaping throughout all four seasons.

Departments

BEHIND THE SCENES

4Editor's Journal

8Contributors

10Letters to the Editor

16Web Extras

ECHOES OFF THE LAKE

12Front Porch

20Out-of-Doors
The Woodchuck

22Seasonings
Maple Hazelnut Galette

24Our Towns
Hill City

26Neighbor
Cherish the Child
WebExtra

28Through the Garden Gate
Ground Cherries
WebExtra

66Featured Photographer
John Bauer

68Youth
Violinist Rebecca Yeh

70Essay
Chop Wood, Carry Water

72Nature
Melting

74Financial
Helping You down the Home Stretch
WebExtra

76Health
Feet First
WebExtra

78Discoveries
The Stone House

INFORMATION CENTRAL

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94Advertiser Directory