Heidi wrote:

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

Well, it depends on what you want . . . they can be great for
getting ideas that you can adapt to your own yard. However, if
you're looking for practical, step-by-step advice, they're not
much use.

BTW, you can substitute time for $$$. If you budget out for one
real splurge every year, it's amazing how fast you can get some
really nice plants in your yard. Buy ONE of that to-die-for
perennial, and make it into many by dividing. Grow from seed
instead of buying plants. And, get to know your local gardeners
.. . . we divided the german iris this year, and I gave away over
a thousand fans. In return, I've been showered with slips and
cuttings and divisions of all sorts of plants to expand my yard's
diversity.

Chris Owens




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