In the time since Green Byways was published, some things have changed; gardens and garden businesses do come and go. We strongly suggest that you call ahead for directions and check on open days and hours, the state of the plantings, etc., to avoid disappointment.

These sites are closed or have otherwise changed in some way that makes them no longer worth a visit:

• Oakdale Herb Farm, Bluford IL
• Windy Pines, Dix IL
• Jaques House Garden, Urbana IL (in limboÑmay be moved)
• New Hope Herb Farm, Spencer IN
• Peninsula Agricultural Research Station, Sturgeon Bay WI

Please make these additional changes in your copy of Green Byways.

Page 14, paragraph 4: The address and info given there is no longer valid. Should be changed to "For information, contact the Chicago Park District."

Page 83: The PO Box in the address has changed from 437 to 9.

Page 94: Irwin Gardens would like you to have their mailing address: PO Box 808, Columbus IN 47202-0808.

Page 115: Circle Herb Farm address should read RR 1, Box 247, Hejhal Road.

Because gardening is now among America's most popular pastimes, there are many new gardens and related businesses in our area. Here are a few additional sites that I have personally visited or that have been highly recommended.

ILLINOIS

1. Decatur: Nelson Park Rock Garden. On Lake Decatur, across from Scovill Park, beyond the golf course.
2. Pomona: Longshadow Gardens. Classic gardens in far southern Illinois, south of Murphysboro, in the Shawnee Forest; sales. (618)893-4831.
3. Princeton: Hornbaker Gardens. Hostas and irises, sales. (815)659-3282.
4. Rockford: Anderson Japanese Gardens and Klehm Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
5. Urbana-Champaign: Hartley Selections Gardens (AAS trial gardens).
6. University of Illinois, on Lincoln Avenue, south of Florida/Kirby; sunken gardens, part of developing arboretum. The lush plantings nearby, behind the picket fence, are the Idea Garden, a project of local Master Gardeners. Also on the U of I campus at Beckman Institute, inviting mini-gardens (must enter from the building).

1. Grand Rapids: Michigan Botanic Garden/Meijer Gardens. New and developing, opened 4/95. (616)957-1580.
2. Holland: JonkerÕs Garden. Uncommon tropicals and garden plants, display gardens, sales. (616)392-7234.
3. Midland: Dahlia Hill. Corner of West Main and Orchard Drive, roughly west of downtown Midland; over 4,000 tubers, nearly 100 varieties, stunning in late summer. Designed and maintained by Charles Breed.

DOOR COUNTY

1. Egg Harbor: Lush hillside gardens behind the gallery (name forgotten!) that is right on the bend of Highway 42 through Egg Harbor. Small fee requested.
2. Sturgeon Bay: Bay Shore Inn. Small but rich perennial garden.
3. Briggsville Gardens. Extensive display/tour gardens, sales. (920)743- 1246.

   In late spring and early summer, most of Door County is a garden, particularly when the orchards bloom, the tulips and daffodils planted by the towns and villages are at their peak and the spring wildflowers are rampant! In July the wildflower meadows are delightful. Many businesses and commercial complexes maintain luscious gardens, aided by the cool, sunny climate.

   Green Bay: Green Bay Botanical Garden. Developing, large annual garden fair/plant sale (June), garden walk fundraiser (July). (414)432-3277 or 4224.

   Janesville: Rotary Gardens. Extensive display and community gardens. (608)752-3885.

   There are, no doubt, other worthwhile recent garden developments.I just don't know about them yet. Let me know if you have information to share. If you need additional copies of this update for those to whom you gave Green Byways as a gift, please call me at (217)359-3370. Or call or write to me if you want one or more copies of the book (now $15.95, closing-out price). Thanks for your continuing interest in Green Byways.

   Sharon Lappin Lumsden

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