Sunset (1-year)

Since I always browse through it in the checkout aisle, I thought I'd commit for a year and subscribe. The first two issues haven't disappointed, with hidden gems in western towns and great backyard ideas.

When living in Oregon, I couldn't wait for the Sunset to come .
Now I am living in Southern CA. in the desert and I still love
the magazine, but, wish there were more articles on gardens here.
I always pass my Sunsets on to friends and family.

I bought this subscription for my mom for Christmas. What I love about it is its a gift that goes all year long. Shes always bought Sunset here and there but now its delivered to her home every month. Whats even more nice is that she tries all the great recipes and I reap the benefits!

I like Sunset for it great West Coast gardening, travel and do-it-yourself home improvement and food sections. But after a year or two, the articles become redundant. I usually subscribe for a period, then drop the subscription of a couple of years. However, it is the best publication I am aware of for plants and landscaping in California and the Western U.S. Most national publications (Horticulture, Organic Gardening, have an Eastern bias, in my experience).

Note: The first magazine to come with the subscription will usually be one that's already been on the stands for two or three weeks. If you've already purchased it, contact customer service -- they'll extend the subscription to compensate.

I've subscribed to Sunset for years because I love the California lifestyle articles on gardening, building and dining. I dropped the subscription for awhile and missed it, so I renewed. Now my daughter lives in northern California and I can relate to the vacation and travel articles, too.