In previous posts I’ve listed some of my favorite books for people who are interested in deepening their knowledge of gardening, permaculture, and design. Below is a list of some fantastic magazines that are on the cutting edge of these subjects. Books are fantastic for going deep into a certain subject, but the great things about magazines are the regular influx of new and exciting information, inspiring photos and stories, and the fact that most subscriptions for a year are about the same as a new book. Since everyone and their homegrown chicken has a website or blog these days, I have included the links to these magazines websites.

Organic Gardening – This magazine is a perennial favorite of almost any organic gardener. Full of new studies, projects, and trials, this magazine will keep you up to date on the oldest, truest form of gardening. http://www.organicgardening.com/

Mother Earth News – Calling all hippies! This magazine was created in the 70s and has grown into a fantastic corporation that puts out not only the magazine but also books that support a healthy and self sustaining lifestyle. Full of gardening tips, eco-friendly information, lifestyle changes, recipes and the like. http://www.motherearthnews.com/

Urban Farm Magazine – A new magazine that focuses on farming in the city! I love the stories and great layout of this magazine as much as I love the DIY info. This next year the magazine is going to switch from producing one issue per season to one every two months. I am very excited about this move! http://www.urbanfarmonline.com/

Permaculture Magazine – Permaculture? Enough said. http://www.permaculture-magazine.co.uk/

Horticulture Magazine – A good resource for plant education, but this is nation wide, so keep a look out for plants for your area within the overall recommendations. Pictures are beautiful and I frequently cut them out and post them on my mood boards above my design desk. http://www.hortmag.com/GeneralMenu/

Herb Companion – for the serious herb grower. This magazine not only talks about how to grow herbs but what to do with them. Great for learning about cooking with herbs as well as natural healing. http://www.herbcompanion.com/

Garden Design Magazine – full of drool worthy pictures and amazing gardens. A classic garden design magazine. http://www.gardendesign.com/

Gardens Illustrated – a UK magazine with amazingly beautiful gardens. This magazine makes me want to sell everything I have a by a rundown manse where I can grow bulbs and little boxwood hedges and sip tea in the fog. http://www.gardensillustrated.com/

Happy Browsing!

Kate Higdon

Perfect Lawns and Landworks

Austin, Texas