A look backward: tracing the garden's history
Changes: rethinking the perennial borders
A step toward simplicity: substituting shrubs for perennials
Minimum care: appreciating the shady border
Woodland gardens: living in harmony with the forest
Sanity saver: learning to make lists
Juggler's dilemma: searching for help
Lessons from the garden: accepting imperfection
From lawn to meadow: learning from experience
Pick your battles: managing mature plants
What next? deciding whether to stay put or move on
New gardens: keeping them small and simple
Borrowed landscapes: using the garden setting
Container gardening: arranging potted plants with a purpose
Miniature landscapes: exploring new ways to garden
A summing up: making the most of what you have left.