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Are the big gardening magazines worth the money?
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 -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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