The
Growing Edge Magazine,
P.O. Box 1027, Corvallis, OR 97339. P(541)757- 2511. F(541)757-0028. Email:
editor@growingedge.com. Web site:
http://www.growingedge.com. Douglas
J. Peckenpaugh, Editor. 60% freelance. The Growing Edge provides information
for and about indoor and outdoor gardeners. Areas of interest include hydroponics,
aquaponics, and greenhouse growing. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 20K. Bimonthly.
Pays on publication. Publishes ms "a few months" after acceptance. Buys first
world serial copyrights and first anthology rights; non-exclusive electronic
rights. Accepts reprints. Responds within one month. Sample $4.50 (for shipping
and handling). Call (800)888-6785. Subscription $26.95; $55.00 Canada and Mexico;
outside of North America: Surface Mail $59.50, Air Mail $79.50. Guidelines online
at: http://www.growingedge.com/contributors_info.html.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Stories covering trends and topics in hydroponics, aquaponics,
and greenhouse growing." Pays $0.20/word. Submit query. "Electronic queries
get answered quickly."
PHOTOS/ART: "Almost all writers provide their own photography to accompany their
stories; color negatives, slides, and prints are preferred." Pays $25 per interior
photo used; cover photo pays $175.
HINTS: "Have developed ideas before inquiring about freelance opportunities.
Articles should balance technical and human-interest aspects. We do not accept
general gardening stories."
