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Back issues of Gardens Illustrated - any good?
I have seen an auction for most back issues of gardens illustrated he-
Gardens Illustrated Magazine most Back Issues, 1-168 on eBay (end time 25-Feb-11 11:32:29 GMT) I haven't really read them before, are they worth getting hold of as they aren't too far away from me. |
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Back issues of Gardens Illustrated - any good?
On Feb 21, 2:29*pm, MankyManning wrote:
I have seen an auction for most back issues of gardens illustrated he- 'Gardens Illustrated Magazine most Back Issues, 1-168 on eBay (end time 25-Feb-11 11:32:29 GMT)' (http://tinyurl.com/4h9qupl) I haven't really read them before, are they worth getting hold of as they aren't too far away from me. -- MankyManning Waste of space mate if you just want information. Get a good book. You can never find the mag. you want when you need the info. |
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Back issues of Gardens Illustrated - any good?
On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:11:23 -0800 (PST), harry
wrote: On Feb 21, 2:29*pm, MankyManning wrote: I have seen an auction for most back issues of gardens illustrated he- 'Gardens Illustrated Magazine most Back Issues, 1-168 on eBay (end time 25-Feb-11 11:32:29 GMT)' (http://tinyurl.com/4h9qupl) I haven't really read them before, are they worth getting hold of as they aren't too far away from me. -- MankyManning Waste of space mate if you just want information. Get a good book. You can never find the mag. you want when you need the info. Definitely. A book is always better, from every point if view. Note that the ad says "most back issues", so it isn't even complete: a white elephant. Browse the gardening section of your library and see what kind of thing you actually want; but if you're an absolute beginner, then a good start would be the "Expert" books: have a look at "The Garden Expert". It may tell you all you need, or simply be a starter. -- Mike. |
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Back issues of Gardens Illustrated - any good?
On Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:55:19 -0000, Janet wrote:
In article , says... On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:11:23 -0800 (PST), harry wrote: On Feb 21, 2:29*pm, MankyManning wrote: I have seen an auction for most back issues of gardens illustrated he- 'Gardens Illustrated Magazine most Back Issues, 1-168 on eBay (end time 25-Feb-11 11:32:29 GMT)' (http://tinyurl.com/4h9qupl) I haven't really read them before, are they worth getting hold of as they aren't too far away from me. -- MankyManning Waste of space mate if you just want information. Get a good book. You can never find the mag. you want when you need the info. Definitely. A book is always better, from every point if view. Note that the ad says "most back issues", so it isn't even complete: a white elephant. I don't agree. The seller is offering 168 issues, no bids yet, so if the price is right it could be a bargain; and an inspirational asset to a beginner. In its early years especially, this was a very good and informative gardening mag with beautiful illustrations. IIRC a couple of urg's more famous and fabulous old contributors, wrote for it. (Remember Tim, anyone?) Finding an article you want is no problem as GI have a free online index at http://www.gardensillustrated.com/magazine/index It offers a LOT of interesting but easily assimilated information about gardening history, different styles, different areas of the UK, local gardens etc; and a wealth of stimulating ideas for making and planting gardens. Infinitely more interesting and inspiring than the Expert series, imo. The OP can take a peek here, and use a mouse to leaf through the pages of the current issue to see if the style is of interest http://www.gardensillustrated.com/issue/february-2011 Well, different strokes for different blokes. But ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHT unbound issues of a magazine? (Say, about four feet of pile or shelf? How much for postage?) And, if I understand correctly, you have to go online to look in the index? And there are some missing? I agree there are good articles and lovely pictures there, but I still vote for a book or two. -- Mike. |
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Back issues of Gardens Illustrated - any good?
On Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:42:46 +0000, Mike Lyle
wrote: On Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:55:19 -0000, Janet wrote: In article , says... On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:11:23 -0800 (PST), harry wrote: On Feb 21, 2:29*pm, MankyManning wrote: I have seen an auction for most back issues of gardens illustrated he- 'Gardens Illustrated Magazine most Back Issues, 1-168 on eBay (end time 25-Feb-11 11:32:29 GMT)' (http://tinyurl.com/4h9qupl) I haven't really read them before, are they worth getting hold of as they aren't too far away from me. -- MankyManning Waste of space mate if you just want information. Get a good book. You can never find the mag. you want when you need the info. Definitely. A book is always better, from every point if view. Note that the ad says "most back issues", so it isn't even complete: a white elephant. I don't agree. The seller is offering 168 issues, no bids yet, so if the price is right it could be a bargain; and an inspirational asset to a beginner. In its early years especially, this was a very good and informative gardening mag with beautiful illustrations. IIRC a couple of urg's more famous and fabulous old contributors, wrote for it. (Remember Tim, anyone?) Finding an article you want is no problem as GI have a free online index at http://www.gardensillustrated.com/magazine/index It offers a LOT of interesting but easily assimilated information about gardening history, different styles, different areas of the UK, local gardens etc; and a wealth of stimulating ideas for making and planting gardens. Infinitely more interesting and inspiring than the Expert series, imo. The OP can take a peek here, and use a mouse to leaf through the pages of the current issue to see if the style is of interest http://www.gardensillustrated.com/issue/february-2011 Well, different strokes for different blokes. But ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHT unbound issues of a magazine? (Say, about four feet of pile or shelf? How much for postage?) And, if I understand correctly, you have to go online to look in the index? And there are some missing? I agree there are good articles and lovely pictures there, but I still vote for a book or two. Sorry about the caps: I was thinking in italics, not shouting. -- Mike. |
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