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Feature Length Monthly Gardening Column
Focusing on Organic & Bio-Diverse Practices
Zone 8 and nearby Mountain and Coastal Climates
General Information
Digging the Dirt appears monthly in the Two Rivers Tribune. Readership is about 3,000 people primarily in the Klamath Trinity region in Northern CA. The column is written with a wide range of lifestyles and a limited range of climates in mind. Most of the current readership lives in USDA zone eight; however we have readers living in milder coastal areas and in the much colder mountains - so tips are included for them as well. Instructions are given for those who like to do everything themselves from scratch and for those who just want to tuck and run. I try to keep the cost of plants, products, seeds, and projects mentioned in the very reasonable range. Do-it yourselfers are offered ideas on using free or recycled materials; as well as offering those with more discerning taste ways to do things that are more up-scale.
Columns typically are written the last week of the month to appear on the first Wednesday of each month. Topics are often outlined well in advance. Keep this in mind when contacting me about including any content related to your projects or businesses.
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Reviews: Books, Catalogs, Plants, & Products
Please read the General Information above. While the column focuses on organic gardening, sources of plants and seeds do not need to be organic. All soil amendments, fertilizers, and pest control products mentioned are definitely organic, bio-diverse, and sustainable. Books mentioned also support this type of gardening and landscaping, however, if they mention chemicals in a minor way I still might consider them for mention.
For those of you promoting seeds and plants, I only write about things I have grown out in my garden. Currently, I am interested suggestions for vegetables and unusual edibles. I am particularly interested in heirlooms, ethnic foods, and herbs for seasoning. I have recently planted out some fruiting trees and shrubs so I won’t be looking for additional plants in those categories for some time. I have more than enough ornamentals to keep me busy for a while, but I do still have an interest in late winter and early spring ephemerals. If you would like to suggest plants that you could send for review please send an e-mail with your suggestions: harvest95546@yahoo.com. Use “Digging the Dirt” as the subject line. I will look over my column schedule and let you know if I may be able to feature your plant(s). If you would like to send a catalog for my file, please send a message to the e-mail above. I will reply with my snail mail address. I try to mention a different source in each column, and I feature a unique selection of catalogs every January.
Gardening books are mentioned nearly every month, especially when they have a strong connection to the topic of the column. If you have a title that might make a good match with the column please send an e-mail to: harvest95546@yahoo.com Use “Digging the Dirt” as the subject line. A link to more information on the book and the author is useful. If it seems your title is a good match for the column, I will reply with a snail mail address.
If you are promoting a product that is useful to organic gardeners and you have samples for review, please send information to: harvest95546@yahoo.com Use “Digging the Dirt” as the subject line. A working link to your web site and any other useful information is helpful. I will get back to you with information on when I might be able to schedule a product review.
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Column advertising sponsors will receive a list of up-coming topics to fine tune their advertising campaign and to better serve their customers needs. Information on rates and regions will be available in the coming months. If you would like to be notified as soon as the information is available please send an e-mail to: harvest95546@yahoo.com Please use "Sponsorship" for your subject so I don’t mistake your e-mail for spam. Thanks for considering Digging the Dirt!
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Syndication Details
Digging the Dirt is available for syndication to regional print based publications at $35.00 per insertion for one time print rights only. (Most columns include a black and white illustration, 300 DPI, optimized for print. Word count is generally in the 1,200 - 1,400 range.) Syndication licenses are regionally exclusive. Only one publication per defined area will have the opportunity to run the columns. Please read the General Information above to find out more about Digging the Dirt.. A limited time introductory offer is now in effect! Publications can sign up to receive six weeks of columns at no charge. This will give you the opportunity to see how your audience responds to the content, as well as seeking advertising sponsors before you make a monetary commitment. I may also be able to help you find sponsors; please ask if you are interested. If you have questions please contact me by e-mail at: harvest95546@yahoo.com Please use “Digging the Dirt” as your subject line so I don’t mistake your e-mail for spam. Thanks for considering Digging the Dirt!
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