While searching for the best 3 organic gardening magazines for this article, I came to a realization that there just aren’t many magazines dedicated to this sector of the market! Which is highly surprising, as more and more people are taking a great interest in natural food production and chemical-free gardens and farms.
Choosing the top spot was easy. There really is just one authority organic garden magazine available today.
So I went searching for others that might fit the bill for 2nd and 3rd place. Whilst they don’t focus 100% on gardening like the #1 winner, they will certainly broaden your knowledge and give you practical tips and ideas to better your own skills.
1. Organic Gardening
Organic Gardening magazine is without a doubt the authority mag on the subject.
Your 6 issues per year will cover in depth:
- How to grow fresh food organically with healthy plants
- How to keep your garden looking good
- How to maintain a wildlife and pet friendly garden and yard
- How to garden in harmony with nature (the very core of what organic gardening is about!)
- Controlling pests and weeds naturally
You will discover not only how to successfuly grow vegetables, but how to get the best tasting harvests. They also regularly cover landscaping and soil topics, which are highly important but often unfortunately overlooked in other mainstream publications.
Price: $23.94 for 2 year subscription (12 issues)
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2. Mother Earth News
Mother Earth News is a bi-monthly magazine that has received excellent ratings and reviews from readers at Amazon.com and other websites. It is extremely low priced, at only $14.95 per year – this can unfortunately lead many people to disregard it!
Whilst not strictly an organic gardening or even a pure gardening magazine, there is enough relevant content in there to keep you busy and interested each issue. The recycling, environmentally-friendly products, and natural food sections are of particular interest to organic gardeners and farmers.
Price: $14.95 for 1 year subscription (6 issues)
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3. Acres USA
Acres USA is a monthly magazine that covers organic and sustainable farming very well. Whilst it is aimed more at commercial scale farmers, the small organic home gardener will still be able to pick up many tips and ideas that you can apply to your own set up.
If you’re interested in expanding your knowledge about soil, weed and insect control, then Acres will be worth the small investment.
One reader summed it up best: “Not just for pro-farmers, not just for home gardeners; it’s for those with an interest in real food and the freedom to grow and purchase real food.”
Price: $27.00 for 1 year subscription (12 issues)
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I am subscribed to the first one but had not heard of Acres. I just purchased it from amazon and look forward to getting the first issue, i just hope it has enough for me, a home gardener, to make us of.
Thanks