Gotta admit, I don't buy this mag. Not that I don't read it cover to cover, but I heist it at work. I sort of feel it is necessary to learn the newest ideas and concepts as part of my job LOL. Seriously, we get this magazine at work as well as it's buddy Kitchen Gardening and I always 'secure' a copy for our office not only for myself but also for our customers to browse through.
Of all the gardening mags I have come across in my 15 years in the landscape business, Fine Gardening is probably the most informative one available. They offer stories by everyday people, glimpses into everyday (?) people's gardens "we only have 15 acres to work with, so we were limited", planting tips, pruning tips, and a great Q&A section.
It's sister mag, Kitchen Gardening, offers a ton of receipes and planting guides. It does not come out as often as Fine Gardening, but I am always pleased to get the latest scoop on how to fix a really strange meal - have you ever heard of Blue Potato Soup???????
Fine Gardening usually has one major layout every issue showing the grounds of some home, interviews with the homeowner. How they designed, planted and have maintained the site over the years. They often show before and after pics and also site history so that you can see how it has evolved over a period of years.
This magazine is not only beneficial to the industry but also the homeowner. It is easy to read, not a lot of technical hoopla you don't understand. Most articles are written from the homeowner point of view which gives them a more personal touch. I am sure you would enjoy this magazine if you like gardening at all.
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