# Fine Gardening Magazine

> Digital gardening magazine with expert advice, ideas, and enhanced features. (iPhone/iPad app by Taunton Interactive.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fine-gardening-magazine/id553177920 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Taunton Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/397996279)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 397 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch
- Released: 2012-08-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fine-gardening-magazine/id553177920/reviews.md

## What is Fine Gardening Magazine?

Enjoy Fine Gardening – your go-to resource for ideas and information – on your iPad. Convenient digital delivery includes unique bonus features and enhancements: linkable and searchable content, slide shows, plans, new varieties, seasonal reports, and more. A FREE sample issue is included with the app.

Written for passionate gardeners, Fine Gardening provides inspired ideas backed by detailed instructions for creating healthy gardens, outdoor rooms, and beautiful landscapes suited to the region. Horticulturists, nurserymen, and designers share their expertise on plants, care, soil, eco-friendly pest control, propagation, design, and landscaping. 

Already a subscriber? If you currently subscribe to Fine Gardening magazine, you can access the iPad Edition FREE by signing up through the app.

SUBSCRIPTION PLANS ARE AVAILABLE. Download the Fine Gardening app, then subscribe or buy issues individually. If you are currently a print subscriber or paid online member, you can get access to digital editions FREE -- absolutely no extra cost. Simply sign in with your customer number or member email in the Settings tab. 

Subscription plans: 
1 year (6 issues) - $29.99(automatically renewed until canceled) 
2 Months (1 issue) - $5.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) 
Single copies - $9.99 (not automatically renewed)

- All purchases (inc. subscriptions) will be charged to your iTunes account at the confirmation of purchase. 
- Subscriptions will automatically renew within 24 hours of the end of the current subscription. 
- If you would like to cancel your subscription please do so before this 24 hour period by accessing your iTunes account settings. 
- Please be aware that subscriptions cannot be cancelled/refunded once purchased. 
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. 

Terms of use: 
- All content in the app is copyright Active Interest Media. All rights reserved. 
- Terms of use and privacy policy apply when accessing content via the Active Interest Media app. 
- Privacy Policy - https://www.aimmedia.com/privacy-policy/
- Terms of Use - https://www.aimmedia.com/terms-of-service/

## Key features

- Digital magazine delivery
- Linkable and searchable content
- Slideshows and plans
- Expert advice on plants and care
- Regional landscaping tips
- Eco-friendly pest control

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12 month subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 12 month subscription | $5.99 | per 2 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| May/June 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fine Gardening Soil Issue 2013 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fine Gardening May/Jun 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fine Gardening Jul/Aug 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fine Gardening Mar/Apr 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fine Gardening issue 168 March/April 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fine Gardening May/June 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fine Gardening Magazine July/August 2016 | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Fine Gardening Magazine?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📖 High-quality gardening content and articles
- 📸 Beautiful photography and visual design
- ✈️ Convenient access while traveling
- 🔍 Ability to zoom in for better readability
- 📱 Works well on retina displays
- 📚 Helpful resource for all gardening skill levels

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently on launch
- 🔐 Subscription recognition issues persist
- 💳 Repeated payment prompts despite active subscription
- 📵 Login failures and account access problems
- 🔄 Lost magazines after app updates
- ⚠️ Misleading subscription terms and hidden fees
- 📞 Poor customer service and support responsiveness
- 🚫 Inability to access archived/previously purchased content
- 📋 Difficult navigation and confusing interface
- 🔌 Slow performance and loading times
- ❌ Outsourced customer service inadequacy
- 📧 Incorrect contact information in app

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Login credentials not recognized
- Subscription status not recognized by app
- Unable to download or restore previously purchased issues
- Jump-to highlights and bookmarks non-functional
- Navigator thumbnail won't disappear
- Lost purchase history after updates
- License code shows no purchases despite payment
- Multiple simultaneous downloads not supported
- Stuck progress bars during downloads
- File extraction errors during downloads
- iOS compatibility issues with newer versions
- Account pairing with print subscriptions fails

**Most requested features**

- Regional content focusing on specific growing zones
- Improved iPad magazine layout (not just scanned pages)
- Background downloading capability
- Better bookmark and navigation features
- Ability to disable auto-renewal easily
- Access to full digital archives with subscription
- Regional gardening guides for drought and specific climates
- More diverse plant selections for various zones

## Recent user reviews (10 of 65)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fine-gardening-magazine/id553177920/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love the App

*2026-07-06*

I love Apple because I can’t wait to the magazine in the mail.  I love enlarging to get a close look on specimens.

### 1/5 — This app doesn’t work

*2025-10-04*

This app has charged me several years and it never works.

### 5/5 — Love the App!

*2025-06-17*

I appreciate the new layout of your app.  I’ll always love having the actual magazine in my hands, but slowly becoming accustomed to viewing online.  FG is my favorite gardening magazine!

### 1/5 — Canceling- doesn’t work

*2025-02-18*

I’m canceling my subscription. They have my money, but won’t let me read the magazine. It keeps prompting me to pay them again.

### 1/5 — Scam app

*2025-02-14*

Pay for a subscription and can not access anything. Continues to tell me to subscribe.

### 1/5 — SCAM

*2025-02-10*

This app does not work! After I purchased my subscription, I was not be able to access the issues! Think they will do anything to help? NO. DONT BOTHER WITH THIS APP!

### 2/5 — New App, lost most of my downloaded magazines

*2025-02-06*

I consistently had to contact customer service for years to make my paid subscription issues downloadable. Now there’s a new app and I’ve lost years of magazines. The worst IT department and customer service is a 3rd party. I want my magazines.

### 5/5 — KP

*2024-05-20*

This is a Very Good Magazine for Gardening.

### 5/5 — Reintroduced

*2024-04-18*

I worked in the nursery business 20 years ago so I have been enjoying my subscription with a lot of new plants and products. The new developments have been intriguing! Thank you!

### 1/5 — App does not work

*2023-08-21*

Update: 
Appalling! After calling to have my access fixed AGAIN, my ability to access content on the app is broken again. Instead of fixing the problem, customer support said I needed to access from a web browser. I CANCELLED my subscription. It should not be this difficult. 
 I have been a subscriber for many years. I love the content but an frustrated with the platform. Until recently the app worked okay. However, after renewing my subscription a month ago, the app continues to ask for payment to view the issue I should be able to access and have already been sent in the mail. Customer service contact information in the app is incorrect. Luckily the paper magazine includes a working customer service phone number. The helpful agent explained that Taunton Press has outsourced their customer service and subscription services. He also confirmed my subscription and explained that there is a known problem with the app and access to issues. He took my information to send a request to another organization to resolve this problem and explained this issue usually takes a week to have fixed. Meanwhile, TAUTON PRESS, you are paying your subscription management outsourced to answer questions about technology problems. You are wasting their time, and the time of your members. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, TAUTON PRESS, if this is a known issue, please address it PROACTIVELY. Do not wait for your loyal, paid-up members to become frustrated, call a customer service number that has been disconnected, find the correct customer service number in your magazine, only to finally to be told to wait a week for someone else to hopefully address the problem. PLEASE fix the app access for all entitled members and then notify them that this has been done. This just makes good business sense.

## Frequently asked questions about Fine Gardening Magazine

### What is this app?

This app provides a digital edition of Fine Gardening magazine, offering a comprehensive resource for passionate gardeners. It delivers inspired ideas, detailed instructions, and expert advice on creating healthy gardens, outdoor rooms, and beautiful landscapes.

### What are the key features of the digital edition?

The digital edition includes unique bonus features and enhancements such as linkable and searchable content, slideshows, garden plans, information on new plant varieties, and seasonal reports. It's designed for convenient access to gardening information.

### How much does the app cost?

The app itself is free to download and includes a FREE sample issue. Subscription plans are available for purchase within the app, including a 1-year subscription for $29.99 and a 2-month subscription for $5.99. Single copies can also be bought for $9.99.

### Can I access the digital edition if I'm already a print subscriber?

Yes, if you currently subscribe to Fine Gardening magazine, you can access the iPad Edition FREE. You just need to sign up through the app using your customer number or member email in the Settings tab. There is no extra cost for existing subscribers.

### What kind of gardening topics are covered?

The app covers a wide range of gardening topics, including plant care, soil health, eco-friendly pest control, propagation techniques, garden design, and landscaping suited to different regions. Experts like horticulturists, nurserymen, and designers share their knowledge.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.0.6 — 2026-01-26

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly.
This update includes:
• General performance improvements

### 26.0.0 — 2025-01-16

Welcome to our brand-new app that takes your reading experience to the next level:

• Enjoy a User-friendly Design!
• Explore Section: Read articles before making a purchase
• Easily toggle between reading modes
• Engage with the Text-to-Speech feature
• Effortlessly search across all issues
• Create an Account: Log in and access your content seamlessly across platforms
• Choose between Light and Dark mode

### 24.0.2 — 2024-05-20

- General improvements
- Improved stability
- Minor bug fixing

### 22.1.0 — 2023-08-04

- General improvements
- Improved stability
- Minor bug fixing

### 21.1.4 — 2023-02-01

- General improvements
- Improved stability
- Minor bug fixing

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