For years the few over-the-counter garden mag rags have been nothing but
fluff pieces with nothing of real substance. When I see them in book stores,
I look them over but have rarely felt the urge to buy them. It seems that
none of the "big names" in the study of plants are involved with the
publications any more and all they do is rehash the same old yarns with a
bunch of glossy pictures. What a waste, especially when one considers the
many innovations in the study of plants in recent years. Very little new
info reaches the public. Specialist mags and periodicals have been much
better sources for plant info but they are not sold over-the-counter.


Heidi wrote in message
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Hi all,

I'm just curious as to how many folks see value in subscribing to
gardening magazines. I have subscribed to two of the biggies for a
little over a year now. There are some beautiful pictures, however
often the plants in large vignettes are not identified. One magazine
always highlights some rich couple's gardens, the ones done by
professional landscapers, and the ones that you really need to have some
$$$ to afford. Well, it is nice to see these photos, but I'd like to
see some pictures of gardeners more like me. A few more practical
gardens. The other magazine has too many articles and ads for garden
furniture. For either, when a plant is identified, I find it is not
something carried in the local nurseries where I live.

Do you all think they are worth it? Anyone else get annoyed that the
featured gardens always show some wealthy couple lounging around in
pricey furniture, next to their outdoor shower, which is being fed by
their faux waterfall, etc...

Heidi