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The article discusses indoor growing of flowering plants in Chicago, Illinois. It recommends turning non-flowering specimens that appear sickly to compost in order to have adequate space for new plants such as azaleas, cyclamen and spring bulbs. It acknowledges availability of a variety of flowering plants in different shapes, forms and colors. Tips from local gardening experts which include florist Elizabeth Hoffman and salesperson Lydia Coates on proper plant selection are also offered.

The article presents a calendar of gardening events in Chicago, Illinois in January and February 2007. A class on green business and landscape design will be held on all Tuesday and Thursday evenings in January. The Winter Flower & Train Show will be held until January 7. Preview foliage at the indoor gardening lecture on February 2.

Describes the container gardens of urban gardener John Eskandari in Chicago, Illinois. Popularity of containerized trees and shrubs; Beauty and permanence of boxwood and hydrangea; Optimum soil mix for containerized plants; Use of light-weight resin containers that mimic antique pottery or terra cotta pots.