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Re[2]: National Home Gardening How To Magazine


Larry and Kathleen:

I was a member and received the magazine. I have since let my membership lapse, 
but not due to displeasure. I simply need the money elsewhere right now. But I 
did send in the information to try out products, and they sent me about 20 feet 
of plastic edging to try. I put it in, evaluated it, and answered their simple 
questionnaire. It is still there, and will probably remain so far into the next 
century. Because of this, I have to say that my experience with the magazine was
just fine. I followed their directions to try out products (you have to apply 
specially for this procedure), and was only a member for less than a year when I
got sent the edging free. I think they have a good idea on the product tryouts, 
though I could live without the sweepstakes. I think their photos of gardens 
across the US is neat and cute. Just my two cents...
Shawn
swestaway@smtplink.coh.org
Claremont, Ca USDA9b Sunset19

Kathleen Meistrell wrote:
     
>      I for one enjoy the "Gardening How-To" magazine which is the official 
> publication of the National Home Gardening Club.  It's only available to
> club members as someone previously mentioned.  I've never won a prize, been 
> selected to test a product, but the *Swap Meet* feature, photographs, and
> articles are interesting. The only bad experience that I had with them was 
> an unsolicated book and a cheap pair of pruning shears.  I kept the shears 
> and returned the book at their expense with no repercusions.  Recently. I
> received a life-time membership offer.  I deposited that one in the circular 
> file with the junk mail...Does anyone remember *Look* magazine?  I had a
> life time subcription.
     
Hi Kathy,
     
I also enjoy the magazine, but if their mailings and other "offers" deliver the 
same goods as the first delivery, I suspect I'll be sending them a letter - 
again.  I was offended that they would consider the "garden shears" something 
that we would all enjoy.  I joined the club for the magazine and the possibility
that I would be able to evaluate some quality garden tools or supplies.  I'll 
see how it goes in the remaining few months of my membership, but as it stands 
now, I figure my membership will be history...
     
--
Larry
Down San Antonio way (Zone 8 for gardeners!)
     
     
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