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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
1045 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2006 : 6:07:33 PM
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I need your opinions.
Years ago I was a religious reader of Organic Gardening magazine. I could hardly wait for it to be delivered! We got lots of ideas and tips for managing our garden, and always got lots of produce.
I quit subscribing when I quit gardening so heavily. Then I heard that they had ceased publication. I grieved a bit, because I always thought I might garden extensively again.
Imagine my surprise when I found the Organic Gardening available again! Same publisher, too!
But it was an inexpensive magazine when I used to read it. And it was a monthly magazine. Now they publish every other month, and the subscription rate is surprisingly high, at $23.96 a month.
Does anyone subscribe? Is it good, or do you find something you like better? I really miss that magazine, at least the way it used to be; it was like having a gardening coach and cheerleader all rolled into one.
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2006 : 6:12:00 PM
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I used to subscribe too..for years and years..I havn't seen it in a long time. Gosh I hope someone has an answer for you ...I am interested too. I remember there being a funny editor and I loved to read his editorials at the front of the magazine..it was a good one!!
Jenny in Utah Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
950 Posts
Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
950 Posts |
Posted - Sep 12 2006 : 8:15:48 PM
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I think the $23.96 is the cost for a year subscription (6 issues), at least that's what it says on their website.
I love this magazine! I ordered it through my neices school fundraiser because it looked like an interesting one and it sure was. It's got a lot of great ideas and information. |
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
814 Posts |
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
1045 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 05:59:22 AM
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*jumping up and down like a schoolgirl*
Bridge, you are the bomb!!! Thankyou thankyou THANKYOU!!!
I'm going to comb that site and have some FUN! |
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garliclady
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Reidsville
NC
274 Posts |
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
1045 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 06:26:47 AM
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Thanks again, Bridge! I ordered three years of OG, and also picked up Country Home and some old house magazine. (I have an ooooolllddd house!) That was a substantial savings! |
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tsalagi
Farmgirl in Training
19 Posts
Jo
Cedar Park
TX
USA
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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 12:21:59 PM
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Organic gardening is nothing like the issues that they used to have. Its nothing, Im so dissapointed with what they did to it, theres just hardly anything in it any more and is ads and very small. I used to be waiting at the mailbox for it, now I wouldnt even walk across the street for it. They do sell it at book stores like Borders and Barns and Nobel |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 12:52:00 PM
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I used to subscribe to Organic Gardening. When Mike left as editor the magazine just changed so much that I quit taking it. I have to agree with Shirley -- it's nothing like it used to be. I take Mother Earth News and feel I get lots more for my money. Organic gardening tips plus lots more. And the subscription price is very reasonable.
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Read my ramblings at http://rusticcottage.blogspot.com/ |
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
1045 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 3:15:55 PM
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Well, I may end up regretting getting three years' worth, but years ago I didn't get along much with Mother Earth News. Seemed like a lot of issues on what to make out of an old washing machine motor. Or it was in the late 70's and early 80's. Sometimes it was a fun read, though.
Geez, I hope the OG isn't a disappointment. I subscribed mainly in the 80's and early 90's. What was that one that came later? Something like Organic Life? I skimmed through that one at the bookstore and just laughed. It was so not me.
Oh well; it wasn't that much money, but I sure hate waste. |
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
814 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 5:49:40 PM
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It by far isn't the best or my favorite. But for such a good price I subscibe. Some of the issues I am disappointed, but then comes along one that I just love!! I think most mags are like that. You can't really expect every issue to suit everyones taste.
~~Bridge's Boutique~~
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 10:48:21 PM
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I haven't subscribed to Organic Gardening before, so I don't know about it, but, Bridge, thanks, also for the magazine link! Soooooo cool!!!
XOXO, Libbie
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2006 : 10:48:56 PM
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Mary Ann -- it will probably be fine. I agree with Bridge. All magazines go through cycles. That's why I don't subscribe to many and buy them at the news stand. Then if I don't think I'll like it I don't get it. I had never seen Mother Earth News until I got some from the library so I have nothing to compare too. I really like it so far.
Handmade purses and bath delights at www.rusticcottagecreations.com |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2006 : 10:22:41 AM
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For $5.95 I may have to subscribe again for a year.
Handmade purses and bath delights at www.rusticcottagecreations.com |
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karen lee
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
Karen
Reynoldsville
PA
USA
33 Posts |
Posted - Sep 15 2006 : 05:48:36 AM
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Hi to all I jest found my OG i have had packed away.I think from 1980 up but i haven't got to all of them yet.I liked the small size my self,you could set out side to read it and it didn't blow in the wind it was nice to take with you if you had to sit and wait for somthing. Thay are in tin boxes and in fair to good shape.
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Edited by - karen lee on Sep 18 2006 5:24:22 PM |
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karen lee
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
Karen
Reynoldsville
PA
USA
33 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2006 : 5:10:21 PM
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quote: Originally posted by karen lee
Hi to all I jest found my OG i have had packed away.I think from 1980 up but i haven't got to all of them yet.I liked the small size my self,you could set out side to read it and it didn't blow in the wind it was nice to take with you if you had to sit and wait for somthing. If any one would like to have some Thay are in tin boxes and in fair to good shape.
Karen Lee
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