The official publication of National Garden Clubs, The National Gardener, appears quarterly. We highlight articles of interest to environmentalists, gardeners, landscapers, floral designers, educators, and even nature photographers.
Article length: 500 – 1000 words, submitted as a Word document or Google Doc.
If applicable, attach images separately from article. Images must be sent in .jpg, .png, or .bmp format (.pdf is NOT acceptable).
To submit an article, please fill out this form.
National Garden Clubs, Inc. welcomes submissions for potential publication in The National Gardener (TNG). Articles, images, notifications and other information related to the Environment, Floral Design, Gardening, Landscape Design, Nature, Photography, Youth Activities and associated topics are encouraged. TNG editorial staff reviews and may edit submissions. Authors may only submit their own material to be published. Previously published articles/images must identify where they were distributed. Images must cite the source along with any necessary permission needed for publication. National Garden Clubs, Inc. reserves the right to reject content at its discretion. We thank you for your interest.
The National Gardener accepts environmental, floral design, gardening and landscaping related advertisements. Please direct all inquiries to TNG Advertising Manager by completing the advertising form. All requests must be approved prior to acceptance for publication. National Garden Clubs, Inc. reserves the right to deny advertising requests at its discretion. Billing arrangements are made upon acceptance of your ad. Thank you for your interest advertising in The National Gardener. Please contact advertising manager, Debi Harrington, with any questions.
All TNG ads should be submitted in .png or .jpeg format ONLY. Please do not use .pdf as it does not transfer well into our software program. Please contact us if you have questions.
A standard full-page edge-to-edge ad for an 8.5 x 11-inch document is 8.5"W x 11"H but we suggest adding a bleed of 0.5" on all sides (making it 9" x 11.5") to ensure design color extends to the edge after printing. The live area (safe zone for text and graphics) is 6.85"W x 9.3"H.
Key 8.5" x 11" Ad Dimensions (Full Page):
Other Sizes on 8.5" x 11" Page:
A ½ page ad for an 8.5 x 11-inch document is 7.5”W x 5.0”H using horizontal placement. There will be a solid color or white background to tie both halves together.
TNG ½ Page Ad Dimensions:
Recommendations:
A standard ¼ page ad for an 8.5 x 11-inch document measures 3.7"W by 5.0"H. This allows for a precise 4-up layout (dividing the page into four equal quadrants. There will be a solid color or white background to tie all 4 quadrants together.
TNG ¼ Page Ad Dimensions:
Key Considerations:
To submit an article, please fill out this form.
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