Country Gardens

The Better Homes and Gardens periodical, Country Gardens, is written for both novice and seasoned gardeners. A version of "Country Gardens" that used a tune quite similar to the current popular rendition first appeared in Thomas Walker's Quaker's Opera, a satire of John Gay's The Beggar's Opera, in 1728. It serves as your manual for designing the ideal country garden. Country Gardens magazine is the all-inclusive guide for both those who are proud owners of a country garden and those who dream of having one. It offers suggestions on what plants to use, how to combine flowers and grasses, how to create a garden full of color, as well as some landscaping and furniture ideas.

Country Gardens is a great value because it has more than 110 pages full of advice from professional gardeners on how to grow great gardens. By covering a wide range of topics, such as design, plant and flower choosing, history, travel, décor, graceful outdoor living, entertaining, and cooking, the journal appeals to its readers' many interests.

Its writers are among the best in the country and well-known in the gardening community, such as Ruth Rogers Clausen and Anne Raver (who also contributes to the New York Times). Tovah Martin, Nan Sterman, Marty Ross, and more. Since subscribers nearly entirely support the publication, there are hardly any advertisements in the issues. These and other themes can be found in the two editions I have and are relevant to gardeners of all skill levels. On the magazine's website, there are both subscription details and a ton of helpful how-tos. Also, editors James Baggett and numerous BHG authors share personal gardening stories on their site Everyday Gardeners.