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Thank you for being a newsletter subscriber to ABC Gardening Australia magazine. We're always looking to improve the magazine - and we'd love to hear your feedback. We'd appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to fill out our short survey. Whether you're a regular reader of the magazine or not, whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a beginner gardener, we're keen to hear your thoughts.

Complete the survey and you'll go into the draw to win one of five annual subscriptions to ABC Gardening Australia magazine!

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SECTION ONE: Tell us about you, your garden and ABC Gardening Australia magazine.

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1. Do you read ABC Gardening Australia magazine occasionally? (Tick all that apply)

Yes, I buy the magazine regularly from the newsagent or supermarket

Yes, I buy the occasional issue

I read articles on a digital source (eg: Zinio reader)

I read articles on the ABC Gardening Australia website (gardeningaustraliamag.com.au)

I follow on social media

I borrow copies from the library

Yes, I receive copies from a family member or friend

No, not at all

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2. Have you ever been a subscriber to ABC Gardening Australia magazine?

Yes, previously subscribed

No, I've never subscribed

Yes, I have purchased a gift subscription for a friend, relative or loved one

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3. Do you have an alternative source of information for gardening ideas and advice?

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4. What size and type of garden do you have? (Select all that apply)

Windowsill

Balcony

Small garden or courtyard

Large garden

Community garden

Native garden

Cottage garden

Tropical garden

Formal garden

Vegetable garden

Potted garden

A collection of indoor plants

Other (please specify)

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5. How would you describe your level of gardening experience?

I’m just starting out

I know some basics and grow a few things

I’m confident and garden regularly

I’m experienced and always looking to learn more

I’m a professional gardener or work in horticulture

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6. On average, how many hours do you spend in your garden each week?

Less than 30 minutes

About 1 hour

1–2 hours

3–5 hours

6–8 hours

8+ hours

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7. Where do you live?

Inner city

Suburban

Regional

Rural

SECTION TWO: Tell us your thoughts about ABC Gardening Australia magazine

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8. If you are a current reader, or have previously read ABC Gardening Australia magazine in the past, what do/did you enjoy most?

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9. What kind of stories would entice you to become a regular reader? (Tick all that apply)

More profiles on unusual and unfamiliar plants

More information on how to grow and care for native plants

Round-ups of ‘best’ plants – 10 best groundcovers, 10 best climbers etc

Features about attracting birds, butterflies and other pollinators into the garden

Step-by-step instructions and how-to guidance on planting and propagating

‘Back to basics’ information on gardening: beginner tips and handy reminders for gardeners of all levels

Stories about real-life gardeners and their gardens

Question-and-answer profiles on well-known gardeners

Stories about gardening fundamentals: soil, mulching, composting etc

Monthly gardening jobs

Design ideas with tips from landscape designers

Stories about indoor plants

Stories on sustainable gardening

Features about protecting wildlife

Stories about growing vegetables

Gardening in small spaces

Gardening in rented spaces

Other (please specify)

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10. If additional content was available online, would you scan a QR code to access it from the magazine?

Yes

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11. Have you ever bought any products as a result of seeing them in ABC Gardening Australia magazine?

Yes (please specify)

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12. As an estimate, how much money have you spent on plants, seeds, pots, tools, gardening accessories and gardening products in the last 12 months?

$0-$499

$500-$999

$1000 - $2999

$3000 - $4999

$5000+

Prefer not to say

SECTION THREE: Looking ahead

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13. Would you be interested in joining a Gardening Australia magazine Exclusive Club membership?

We’re exploring the idea of creating a special club for our most passionate readers. This premium subscription would include extra member-only benefits and experiences to enrich your gardening journey.

Please tell us how interested you would be in the following potential benefits:

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14. What other benefits would entice you to subscribe to ABC Gardening Australia magazine?

Exclusive competitions

Pre-order access to special issues with exclusive subscriber-only discounts

Discounts on subscriptions

Other

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15. We’re planning to produce a special offshoot magazine in 2026 – and we’d love your help to identify the subject matter!

Please nominate which of the following topics you would be interested in:

	Very interested	Quite interested	Not interested
*ABC Gardening Australia* Junior*: based on the ABC TV show, ABC Gardening Australia* Junior, aimed at primary school-aged children	*ABC Gardening Australia* Junior*: based on the ABC TV show, ABC Gardening Australia* Junior, aimed at primary school-aged children Very interested	*ABC Gardening Australia* Junior*: based on the ABC TV show, ABC Gardening Australia* Junior, aimed at primary school-aged children Quite interested	*ABC Gardening Australia* Junior*: based on the ABC TV show, ABC Gardening Australia* Junior, aimed at primary school-aged children Not interested
100 top garden questions answered: Gardening experts share the solutions to the most-frequently asked gardening questions	100 top garden questions answered: Gardening experts share the solutions to the most-frequently asked gardening questions Very interested	100 top garden questions answered: Gardening experts share the solutions to the most-frequently asked gardening questions Quite interested	100 top garden questions answered: Gardening experts share the solutions to the most-frequently asked gardening questions Not interested
Complete guide to native plants: A definitive guide to native plants, from groundcovers to trees, with information on planting and design	Complete guide to native plants: A definitive guide to native plants, from groundcovers to trees, with information on planting and design Very interested	Complete guide to native plants: A definitive guide to native plants, from groundcovers to trees, with information on planting and design Quite interested	Complete guide to native plants: A definitive guide to native plants, from groundcovers to trees, with information on planting and design Not interested
100 best native plants: A showcase of the top-performing native plants, for all purposes	100 best native plants: A showcase of the top-performing native plants, for all purposes Very interested	100 best native plants: A showcase of the top-performing native plants, for all purposes Quite interested	100 best native plants: A showcase of the top-performing native plants, for all purposes Not interested
Garden myths busted!: Which gardening conventions are based in fact and which are not? We uncover some surprises and dispel the myths	Garden myths busted!: Which gardening conventions are based in fact and which are not? We uncover some surprises and dispel the myths Very interested	Garden myths busted!: Which gardening conventions are based in fact and which are not? We uncover some surprises and dispel the myths Quite interested	Garden myths busted!: Which gardening conventions are based in fact and which are not? We uncover some surprises and dispel the myths Not interested
Guide to growing citrus: Planting tips, troubleshooting, expert advice and FAQs	Guide to growing citrus: Planting tips, troubleshooting, expert advice and FAQs Very interested	Guide to growing citrus: Planting tips, troubleshooting, expert advice and FAQs Quite interested	Guide to growing citrus: Planting tips, troubleshooting, expert advice and FAQs Not interested
*GARDEN JOY with ABC Gardening Australia* magazine**: a compilation of gardening information, hints and tips from our magazine contributors and TV presenters	*GARDEN JOY with ABC Gardening Australia* magazine**: a compilation of gardening information, hints and tips from our magazine contributors and TV presenters Very interested	*GARDEN JOY with ABC Gardening Australia* magazine**: a compilation of gardening information, hints and tips from our magazine contributors and TV presenters Quite interested	*GARDEN JOY with ABC Gardening Australia* magazine**: a compilation of gardening information, hints and tips from our magazine contributors and TV presenters Not interested

Other (please specify)

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16. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

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17. What is your age range?

Under 25

25-34

35-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+

Prefer not to say

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18. What is your gross annual household income, before tax?

Less than $40,000

$40,000-$60,000

$61,000-$79,000

$80,000-$100,000

$100,000-$120,000

$120,000-$200,00

$200,000+

Prefer not to say

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19. Lastly, please let us know how we could make ABC Gardening Australia magazine part of your gardening journey in future:

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20. To make sure we can get in touch with you if you're our lucky winner, we just need you to confirm your email (we won't give your information to third parties). The chance to win is open to Australian and New Zealand residents who complete the readers' survey by 31/7/2025. Also, you'll find our competition terms and conditions here.

Name

Email address

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1. Do you read ABC Gardening Australia magazine occasionally? (Tick all that apply)

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2. Have you ever been a subscriber to ABC Gardening Australia magazine?

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3. Do you have an alternative source of information for gardening ideas and advice?

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4. What size and type of garden do you have? (Select all that apply)

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5. How would you describe your level of gardening experience?

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6. On average, how many hours do you spend in your garden each week?

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7. Where do you live?

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8. If you are a current reader, or have previously read ABC Gardening Australia magazine in the past, what do/did you enjoy most?

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9. What kind of stories would entice you to become a regular reader? (Tick all that apply)

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10. If additional content was available online, would you scan a QR code to access it from the magazine?

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11. Have you ever bought any products as a result of seeing them in ABC Gardening Australia magazine?

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12. As an estimate, how much money have you spent on plants, seeds, pots, tools, gardening accessories and gardening products in the last 12 months?

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14. What other benefits would entice you to subscribe to ABC Gardening Australia magazine?

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15. We’re planning to produce a special offshoot magazine in 2026 – and we’d love your help to identify the subject matter!Please nominate which of the following topics you would be interested in:

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16. What is your gender?

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17. What is your age range?

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18. What is your gross annual household income, before tax?

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19. Lastly, please let us know how we could make ABC Gardening Australia magazine part of your gardening journey in future:

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15. We’re planning to produce a special offshoot magazine in 2026 – and we’d love your help to identify the subject matter!

Please nominate which of the following topics you would be interested in: