It is a monthly journal and goes through a monthly task list for the garden. For timely tips, this is always the first book I turn to. A good gardening book will never be out of date. The growth requirements of plants have not changed so tips from 80 years ago are as valid today as they were then. What is different today is the availability of synthetic pesticides, more varieties of plants, and more garden accessories.
Photographs are another good reason to buy a gardening book.
When looking for ideas, there is nothing better than to leaf again and again through pictures of gardens and plant combinations. Gardening magazines are excellent for this reason. When looking for information, check out the local library. The Civic Garden Centre in Toronto has an excellent gardening reference library. It is located at the SW corner of Lawrence Ave.