Garden Gate Magazine

Garden Gate magazine is a unique publication in the gardening world. This magazine is the only one out there that is completely dedicated to the gardening hobby and it is published with no ads whatsoever. The hand drawn designs, expert advice and active readers’ sections make this a popular gardening magazine.

The Garden Gate Magazine Focus

Garden Gate’s editorial mission is to provide its readers with comprehensive gardening information. There is no advertising in the magazine so all of the pages are full of content and no fluff. There are tips on growing flowers of all kinds, in addition to trees and shrubs. There are suggestions for what to grow in your hardiness zone. The in-depth articles are paired with illustrations of garden plans and detailed photos.

In addition to planting information, Garden Gate provides maintenance information for all types of plants. There is advice on growing problems, pruning and taking care of your garden as it develops.

The Magazine Sections

Each issue of the magazine has the same basic layout. In it you’ll find the same reliable sections each month that are full of helpful information to assist you with the creation of your dream garden.

Reader Tips

This section allows readers to write in with their tips and techniques from their own gardening experience.

Weed and Pest Watch

These sidebars alert readers to weeds and pests that are common for the time of year the issue is printed.

At Home Gardener

This section profiles a home gardener who has a specialty in one area of gardening. The interview includes pictures of the gardener’s work and tips.

Before and After

This large feature article shows pictures of a garden before and after major improvement. The article shares tips for planning your own similar makeover. There’s even a hand drawing of the garden design so you can draw inspiration from the makeover.

Top Picks

This monthly feature goes through the magazine staff’s top picks for different garden related topics. Sometimes the editors may focus on types of plants and other times the article describes gardening techniques.

Design Challenge

A professional landscaping designer tackles a tough gardening problem that many people face. Narrow yards, new yards, shady areas and overgrown gardens are all problems that have been covered in past issues. The article is accompanied by a hand drawing of a sample home and the proposed gardening solution.

From the Drawing Board

This section displays two to three unique landscaping designs that you can adapt for your own needs. In addition to the drawings, there are overhead layouts and plant reference lists. There are different options for different climates.

Container Recipe

As container gardening is gaining popularity, the magazine has added this section to help readers come up with the perfect container pairings.

Ask Garden Gate

Questions from readers are answered by the expert gardeners on staff.

From the Test Garden

There is in depth growing information on a specific plant each month.

Subscribing to the Magazine

Garden Gate magazine is published bi-monthly, so you can subscribe to get six issues per year. The subscriptions are available for just $20 per year. You can sign up to receive the magazine at their website, GardenGateMagazine.com. You can also read a free issue at this website.

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