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Writers with a green thumb just might be a perfect fit for these 7 publications. They focus on every aspect of gardening and farming imaginable, and they’re all widely read. Check them out and see which one is right for you. All of these publications pay at least $150 for some of their articles, and many pay much more.

1. The American Gardener is the American Horticultural Society’s official publication. They publish pieces that appeal to experienced amateur gardeners, and topics range from garden design to environmentally appropriate gardening. The magazine is mostly written by freelancers, and they accept article pitches for feature articles and department sections. They pay $300 to $600 for features and $150 to $200 for departments. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
2. The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener is a quarterly newspaper that publishes articles on a variety of farming and gardening topics. They’re interested in everything from livestock care to nutrition. They pay $20 to $200 for published articles, depending on length (usually 250 to 2,500 words). To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
3. Hobby Farms publishes articles for homesteaders and farmers who raise livestock. They accept queries for feature articles, which typically run 2,000 to 2,500 words. They also accept queries for their Ag Bites column, which consists of news items, and their Farm Story section, which consists of first-person stories. They pay $300 and up for features, while other sections are negotiated. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
4. Whole Life Times is a bimonthly magazine that focuses on holistic living, mainly in Southern California. They accept queries for articles that reflect a holistic lifestyle in any area, including farming and sustainability. They pay $25 to $150, depending on article placement and length. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
5. Canadian Gardening publishes pieces for the avid home gardener in Canada. They accept submissions for articles that take a fresh approach to any kind of gardening, whether it’s techniques or growing advice. They pay $125 and up for short items, reviews, and how-to pieces, and $350 and up for features (500 to 2,000 words.) To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
6. GreenPrints publishes pieces that address the human side of gardening. They accept submissions for engaging narratives that explore the relationship of people and plants. They pay up to $150 for pieces (up to 2,000 words). To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
7. Texas Gardener publishes practical information for statewide garden enthusiasts. They accept queries and submissions for technical and feature articles as well as their Between Neighbors essay section. All pieces must focus on “Texas’s unique growing conditions.” They pay $50 to $200 for features and $50 for Between Neighbors essays. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.