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Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 20:05:03 +0000

Ken asks…

is there a gardening magazine published in scotland?

GardenersCardiff answers:

It is important for keen Scottish gardeners to be able to get their hands on a magazine which is written by people interested in gardening in Scotland who actually understand the conditions (which you’ll be well aware are very different from other parts of the UK)

‘The Scottish Garden’ is a quarterly glossy magazine which was first published in June 2003. It’s pretty much the only printed option.

Since you apparently have the internet, I would suggest that you check out the homepage of The Beechgrove Garden. Based in Aberdeen and featured in the long running gardening show of the same name, they have a website with access to 9 years worth of Beechgrove Garden Factsheets. That’s over 200 factsheets packed with Scottish gardening information.

Http://www.beechgrove.co.uk/home/

While the show’s on the air, they provide new factsheets each week. Information about the programme and the presenters, and a complete tour of the garden.

Thomas asks…

Is there a “home and garden” magazine in spanish?

I want to get my mother in law a magazine subscription for christmas, I already got her “the taste of home” magazine, but now I was one more for her. she always goes to the library and checks these out. Anyway, she speaks english just I don’t think she can ready english very well, therefore I want to try to get her a magazine in spanish… any help?

GardenersCardiff answers:

Http://www.magazinesubscriptions.com/home-and-garden
these are some magazines u can check out for the category of home and garden bec i tried searching for a spanish magazine about home and garden but i didnt find any.
This is all they have
http://www.magazinesubscriptions.com/spanish-language

Mark asks…

Gardening magazines for beginners?

My mother just got really into gardening and I would like to get her a gardening magazine subscription as a gift. I know nothing about gardening or gardening magazines and was wondering if anyone could recommend some. I would like to get her a magazine that has a lot of “how-to” type of articles since she is still trying to learn at the moment. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Thanks for the info guys. Yes, I’m aware everything is online(for anything really). I’m a forums, DIY kind of guy myself. My mother on the other hand is pretty old school. I also think she would just like to have the magazines to read.

GardenersCardiff answers:

Check out Organic Gardening Magazine. Lots of useful information for beginners and experienced gardeners both.

Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 12:05:01 +0000

Ken asks…

Garden Magazines: Where do you get those cool, crazzy kinds of pants they use?

I recently asked about ordering bedding plants online and got some great answers. Now I want to know:

If you see something in a magazine (like “Fine Gardening“) you’d like to duplicate, where do you start? I used to live in Illinois – and the nurseries there had all kinds of interesting and fairly exotic (I mean, not native to Illinois) plants. For example – “Cigar Flower” and papyrus –

Now, in NC, the nurseries near me have only, like, marigolds and begonias. Pansies. I have a gardening magazine and the arrangement looks fairly easy to duplicate – but they don’t sell the “interesting” flowers around here.

When I asked my earlier question, it didn’t seem like people responded very favorably to the idea of ordering plants over the internet. Like it was a last resort, or they preferred not to or something. What, then, is the best way to procure these plants they show in magazines?

Can you order them from nurseries? Do I wait until next year and start them myself from seed?

I am open to anything, I honestly just don’t know.

GardenersCardiff answers:

First place, you need to do your research to ensure that the plants you want will thrive in the planting zone where you live. Eg, An orange tree isn’t going to produce in zone 5….

Secondly, local nurseries usually stock plants at the time of year it is appropriate to plant. So you are not going to see tomatoes in March and Mums in June.

Once you’ve done your homework then feel free to order from a catalog. You will indeed need some knowledge of plants and planting conditions because the plants sometimes come bareroot or need a bit of TLC to transfer from an ideal growing environment (nursery) to the outdoors.

Ruth asks…

What’s a good gardening magazine? (Its for Mother’s Day)?

GardenersCardiff answers:

Sunset is a staple in the West but not quite so relevant elsewhere. Garden Gate has good but basic, not particularly innovative, content. Horticulture magazine is written for a more involved gardener/collector, with more details as well as terrific resources (e.g. Nurseries) for the plants mentioned. Fine Gardening is comparable, but with a broader scope including more design ideas. Finally, the American Horticulture Society’s publication, The American Gardener, is well worth the price of AHS membership for its thoughtful essays and beautiful photos.

Daniel asks…

12 organic foods favored by Rodale of organic gardening?

I believe it was Monday, April 9 that a review was done of the 12 organic foods favored by Organic Gardening magazine founder J. Rodale. What were the foods again?

GardenersCardiff answers:

Are you looking for the Dirty Dozen – the top 12 fruits and veggies containing pesticides and other toxic chemicals?

Dirty Dozen
Buy these organic
1Apples
2Celery
3Strawberries
4Peaches
5Spinach
6Nectarines
7Grapes
8Sweet bell peppers
9Potatoes
10Blueberries
11Lettuce
12Kale/collard greens

Every few years, the Environmental Working Group puts out this list.
Http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary/

There is also a Clean 15 – those fruits and veggies that tend to carry the least pesticide residue:

Clean 15
Lowest in Pesticide
1Onions
2Sweet Corn
3Pineapples
4Avocado
5Asparagus
6Peas
7Mangoes
8Eggplant
9Canteloupe
10Kiwi
11Cabbage
12Watermelon
13Sweet potatoes
14Grapefruit
15Mushrooms

Publishers of healthy periodicals and articles like Rodale often reference these lists.

Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:05:06 +0000

Michael asks…

How do you get your photography published in a Garden Magazine?

I love gardening and garden photography especially. Right now I’m not in photography program, but I am majoring in Art History.
I was just wondering how I could get into garden photography professionally. I was thinking gardening magazines would be an option, so how could I go about being published? And will majoring in Art History prevent people from looking at my portfolio or resume??

GardenersCardiff answers:

Check the page where they list the editor, publisher, etc. The small print usually has information on submitting material. There may also be information on their web page.

Richard asks…

What to name a gardening magazine? D:?

I’m creating a gardening magazine for a project. It is aimed at older people. I have no idea what to name it, I am looking for something that is sensible but catchy. Any suggestions?

GardenersCardiff answers:

The target audience is the most important factor in all media and the marketing of that media! Is there any other, specific or distinctive, information about your magazine? Who, exactly, will advertise in it and who will read it? What makes your magazine different is useful in the naming process.

Is this gardening for food or beauty, organic, natural or ‘whatever-works’? How old is the target audience?

Here are a few generalized attempts.
“From The Earth”
“From The Ground Up”
“Make Like A Tree and GROW” – a punny one. I like puns and, I bet, some older folks do too.
“Known By Its Fruit” from the Bible, Jesus said “…for the tree is known by his fruit.” Matt.12, 33
“The Fertile Mind”
“Cornucopia”

I’ll give you some more if you have any additional info for me or opinions to share.

Palmer Elder
an old man who loves to garden

Charles asks…

What other nice magazines, books for birds, butterflies and gardens lovers?

I found this magazine birds and blooms. I love the pictures and the gardens they feature, it also has great info. I would like to know more about what it is like to have a greenhouse, or a butterfly and bird friendly garden.. things like that Thanks very much!

GardenersCardiff answers:

Go to Amazon.com and you can find many new and used books on different types of gardening books i hope this helps.

Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:05:02 +0000

William asks…

Why do doctor’s offices have such BORING magazines?

Why is there never any Cosmo or Vogue issues? Just boring parenting & home & garden magazines IF that. I always have to bring my mp3 player to entertain myself not to mention to drown out the sound of snot-nosed kids!

GardenersCardiff answers:

It has to do with blood pressure. Most peoples blood pressure goes up 5 to 20 points when a PA or lab technician takes it. Now if you were reading Cosmo or Vogue (which are known for their spicy racy content at times. Your blood pressure would go up. Then when it was time to take your blood pressure your blood pressure would go up even more.

Gotta keep the crowd calm. It’s just a guess.

Donald asks…

Is Weeder’s Digest a good name for a gardening magazine?

All of the articles on gardening have been condensed of course.

GardenersCardiff answers:

Yes. I can purchase it at the Barbara Wawa across the street from the Wed Wobster on Woute 66.

Note to self: check 10 watt bulb on head for possibility of burn out.

Sandy asks…

Do you know the best gardening book or magazine for the Pacific NW? (SW Washington to be exact)?

I am really getting into gardening and making my backyard a save haven, but I just don’t know what to plant.

GardenersCardiff answers:

You really can’t beat the “Sunset Western Garden Book” for those of us living in “the west.” It’s specific to our climate and has a zone rating for our area too. The book is easy to follow and covers a wide variety of plants. It’s a great book to begin with!

Http://www.sunset.com/sunset/bookstore/article/0,21684,750512,00.html

You can pick it up easily…bookstores, home improvement stores, Costco. As far as what to plant, go to a good local nursery and begin to ask questions, they will be very helpful and offer good advice. Good luck.

Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:05:02 +0000

John asks…

Where can I find the white comforter with blue green and brown polka dots found in magazines?

I saw it in better homes and Gardens magazine and i really want it!

GardenersCardiff answers:

At target, try their web site- www.target.com

Sharon asks…

A Gardening Magzine subscription for a 72-year-old?

I’ve been stuck as for what to get my nana (who’s been really good to me this year) for Christmas..

Nana loves gardening and spends a lot of time in her garden, so I thought she’d like a subscription to a gardening magazine for a year. The only trouble is, I don’t have a clue about Gardening Magazines!!

Any help would be really appreciated.

(This is for the UK by the way)

GardenersCardiff answers:

Hi Andy, the best gardening magazine is the BBC Gardeners World but have a look on the google website for a cheaper subscription price…

Http://www.magazine-group.co.uk/magazine/food-home/gardening/gardeners-world-magazine?affiliate=P-BM&gclid=CKCqxqeKgpcCFQQCagoduHZlXw

or you could take out a 6month subscription here….

Http://www.countrybookshop.co.uk/gifts/items/item.phtml?isbn=GARDWORUKF

Daniel asks…

I have old “home and garden” magazines. Where can or who can I sell them to?

Home and Garden magazines from 1959.is there a buyer out there?

GardenersCardiff answers:

Put them on e-bay

Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:05:02 +0000

Paul asks…

How Would this Process Work with the Square Food Gardening?

Print out the grids and fill them in with pictures from Gardening Magazines according to your garden plans?

GardenersCardiff answers:

Yes, you can do that, or buy graph paper. It is fun to play around and see what you come up with.
It is possible to make astounding patterns using square-foot gardening and different colors and leaf patterns. Think of quilt blocks and different lettuces. One season i grew 23 different kinds of lettuce and planted them in all sorts of diagonal and criss-cross arrangements! It was a blast!

Ken asks…

Can someone give me the name of a good gardening magazine?

Is it available online?

I need to do some research on magazines.

Thank you

GardenersCardiff answers:

Fine Gardening is your best bet for tips and tricks. If you are looking for garden examples and ideas then Garden Design is pretty decent.

There are a ton to choose from – see link below.

Lizzie asks…

What are some gardening magazines that can help me?

I need to find different non-internet sources for these:
What are microgreens
What blue lake beans are
What dwarf cherry roses are
What outredgeous lettuce is
How greenhouses work
What soils can grow plants, where to get soil

I am allowed to read magazines off of the internet as long as it was published (since magazine articles are exactly the same online). And anything else, any of these would be a help even if it’s only one. ( i need at least 4 non-internet sources)

Please this is urgent, i really need help. this is so frustrating, i have untill Monday thanx

GardenersCardiff answers:

I’d type in “horticulture magazines” in a search engine and start there. Then try vegetable garden magazines, trees and shrubs magazines and greenhouse construction and maintenance magazines. And then get to the specific questions you ask.

Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 12:05:02 +0000

Lizzie asks…

where can i obtain victorian gardening magazines?

GardenersCardiff answers:

This website is a Q & A page by Michael Weishan of PBS Victory Garden fame. This link will take you to the information you want:

http://www.michaelweishan.com/forumhld.html

Subscription and purchase links appear on the page where you can order the magazines you seek.

Good luck with your gardening.

David asks…

Whats your favorite gardening magazine?

Ive been thinking of subscribing to some magazines, I don’t know much about gardening but I’d like to start one next spring, vegetables and flowers, and I’ll prolly be planting some stuff this fall too (tulips! maybe other stuff too?) So some magazines with lots of information and tips would be nice. I was thinking of getting better homes and gardens, but I’m not sure, maybe that and another one.. Any suggestions?

GardenersCardiff answers:

Backyard Living! Http://www.backyardlivingmagazine.com/

This magazine has no advertisements. It has lots of great contests with small (wind chimes) and large (garden tractor) prizes. It also has lots of stories (funny and helpful) written by readers.

Backyard Living’s entire magazine is devoted to landscaping, planting, and gardening, while Better Homes and Gardens also features indoor decorating and cooking, as well as some self-improvement articles. It isn’t as gardener-intense as Backyard Living.

I am a landscaper/planter/gardener by hobby, and Backyard Living is a “never throw away” magazine!

Another poster suggested Birds and Blooms. This is also an excellent “no advertisement” magazine; I believe it’s published by the same folks that do Backyard Living and Taste of Home.

Joseph asks…

Are there any Home and Garden magazines that send free issues?

I’m just looking for monthly updates and stuff on new ideas for my home. Not really garden ideas so much. Any magazines or the like that send out free issues that you know of? Thanks.

GardenersCardiff answers:

Google free home and garden magazines.