The BBC Gardeners World magazine is the best gardening magazine that I have ever seen. I receive at least 10 other gardening magazines (most are monthly) and I am most impressed with the Gardeners World. There are many beautiful photos and great articles by a number of well-respected gardeners. They touch on a lot of different areas of gardening, i.e. composting, soil quality, new plant selections, before and after pictures of gardens, make it yourself garden projects, and much more. It is more pricey than other magazines (mostly related to the air shipment) but it is a definite treat for yourself or a very special gift for someone who wouldn't spend the money on themselves.
However, the way in which Amazon handled my subscription was really unacceptable. My prior subscription ran out on 4/1/10. I called on 4/1/10 to alert them to that fact and to renew my subscription. I was assured multiple times by staff at Amazon that my subscription would not be interupted. Then when I received the order confirmation I saw that the issues would not be coming until August. I again called to complain and was told that the order had been received and I should be receiving it shortly. I then posted a complaint on the site, but it wasn't able to send properly due to Amazon site problems.
Now, I will have to wait until (at least) August when the garden season is over to start getting the magazine I paid for in full on 4/1/10. What's more frustrating is that I was repeatedly assured by Amazon that there would be no interruption in the magazine. Next time, I'll order direct from BBC. Very frustrating experience.If you are a gardener (or know a gardener), then look no further for a GREAT hobbyist gardening magazine. Gardeners World has been a BBC televised gardening show for more than 40 years and they know gardening. Magazine has articles, tips, and projects as well as lots of great pictures. Maybe a bit pricey to get in the US, but well worth the money!This magazine is superb, but I ordered from magazine "express" (hah!) in November and no first issue by end of April....and the company didnt respond to my query after 1 week. Customers should not have to wait 5 months for a magazine, then a week or more for comment from the company. I would recommend ordering direct from BBC Magazines in the UK..its about the same cost, and the magaziens arrive within 1 month
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