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Re: RE: [GWL]: Gwl Several Things

Certainly having an expertise in what you write is important. However, any reputable newspaper or, I would hope, magazine follow basic journalism principles, which include the vigorous avoidance or even the appearance of conflict of interest. 


>>> Sheri Richerson <voulezvous@fwi.com> 10/31 12:14 PM >>>
Just a minute there.  I am a gardener as well as a garden writer.  I
started out writing poems, went to journalism and then through Suite101
decided that garden writing (which was my hobby) was a great way to go.
:)

I was gardening long before I started writing on it and while I don't
know everything there is to know I do know when a plant performs well.
I can comment on how it was shipped, comment on my feelings about the
plant and I've certainly grown enough plants to say when one performs
well.

I also know a dab about pests, etc.  If I don't know I do consult
another source.  I also moderate two groups on tropical plants (one on
Yahoo and the other on MSN) so I do have people to compare too.  Asking
the grower or other local gardeners is always good, but first hand
experience is better.

I am currently testing some zone 6 plants in my zone 5 garden for one
company.  We'll see if they make it or not.  If they do, that opens up
an entire extra xone for them to sell their plants too.  

I also do travel writing and yes, I accept press trips.  No, it doesn't
bias my opinion.  It allows me to do things, like the Chelsea Flower
Show, that I couldn't afford otherwise.  It also allows me to tell
others what I think so they can decide if it's worth their time and
money or not.

Just my 2 cents!

Sheri :)

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