homegrown is published six times a year. Homegrown is distributed through our fine advertisers, public gardens and special garden events throughout the state. Individuals also receive Homegrown directly through the mail by subscribing. A minimum of 15,000 copies are distributed each issue.

Printing: homegrown is printed on heavyweight recycled stock with 4- color on outside and some inside pages. Trim size: 8 1/2x11"
Binding: Saddle Stitch
Production Requirements: All rates are based upon receipt of camera-ready copy requiring one line shot, or screened half tone photos in negative or positive (Velox) form. 85 line screen required for black and white. For 4-color, provide digital image at least 170 dpi or color prints or slides. A hard copy must accompany any electronic file. All electronic files must be in Acrobat PDF format.

All advertising is subject to the Publisher's approval. We do not accept advertisements for toxic chemicals in any form. Advertisers and agencies assume liability for all contents of advertisements printed and the responsibility for any and all claims arising therefrom. No agency discounts are built into the prices.
Advertising materials will be returned to advertiser on request.

2006 Advertising Rates

Size 1 time 3 times 6 times
Inside pages - black only
full
1/2
1/4
1/6 		$690
$445
$345
$280 		$460
$310
$225
$185 		$345
$195
$170
$140

 

 

 

 

4-Color available on pages 8, 9, 23, 24 for $55 extra up to 4x5" and $75 up to 8x10"

Covers -

Back (6 1/2 x 8 1/2) 4 color)
$950 $650 $500
Inside Front (6 1/2" x 9 5/8"0 Blank ink
$750 $525 $400
Inside back Cover (6 1/2" x 9 5/8") Black ink
$700 $490 $375

 

Resources Section:
1/8 page $125 $115 $90

Classified ads $2 per word with 20 word minimum. No frequency discount.

 

Contracts, Discounts:
A contract to run an ad for three times within a one-year period earns the three time rate. A contract to run an ad for six consecutive times results in the six time rate. Ads may be paid for by cash, check, money order, MasterCard, American Express or Visa.

homegrown is published bimonthly:

 

Issue Space Reservation Due Ad Due
March/April
May/June
July/August
Sept./October
Nov./Dec
January/Feb
 February 1
April 1
June 1
August 1
October 1
December 1		 February 10
April 10
June 10
August 10
October 10
December 10

 


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