Monday, August 10, 2009

Newspapers and magazines are still the "go to" media for millions of people looking for news, reliable information and entertainment. Editors and publishers have always made a point of seeking out sources of quality content, and in the current economic climate, finding that content and staying within budget has become crucial.

The weekly column, The Plant Man, is proving more valuable than ever during these challenging times for media executives. The self-syndicated column is provided free of charge to news media and is e-mailed out every Wednesday for publication anytime during the following week.

Each week, The Plant Man addresses aspects of gardening, landscaping and tree and shrub care of interest to homeowners at every level of "green thumb" skill.

The Plant Man has steadily grown in popularity over the past ten years and is now published in approximately 85 newspapers in 33 states across America in print and online editions.

Steve Jones, author of The Plant Man, and his wife Cheryl also host a non-profit Web site www.landsteward.org that provides a large archive of previous columns, helpful articles, links and a garden photo slide show.

"The response from readers is amazing," notes Jones. "Every week, we receive lots of e-mails from readers with comments and questions, many of which we address in the column." Steve and Cheryl also respond to many reader questions with personal e-mails.

Although the column is made available free of charge, it contains no advertising or promotion, an important factor for publishers looking to provide quality content for their readers without putting a dent in their budget.

"We've had a warm relationship with editors and their readers for ten years," says Steve Jones, "And we're always happy to welcome another publication to the Plant Man family."

To find out how to add The Plant Man to your publication at no charge or to see some sample columns, send an e-mail to steve@landsteward.org

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Steve and Cheryl Jones

Gardening and Landscaping Experts

Greenwood

McMinnville, TN

800-426-0958