News Release

Contact:
Brandy Ernzen 785.274.4304 dir / bernzen@ogdenpubs.com
Ty Fowler 785.274.4387 dir / tfowler@ogdenpubs.com

The Herb Companion and Herbs for Health combine to create one information-packed herbal resource
Recharged magazine rejuvenates readers with new natural health content

TOPEKA, Kan. (May 14, 2008) - What if you could bring simple luxury to your everyday life? Think flavorful, aromatic food; beautiful landscaping; and rejuvenating natural health remedies …

The best part? You can have this and more -- and the details are all in one place!

Beginning with its June/July issue (on sale now), The Herb Companion adds articles on natural health to its current herbal cooking, gardening and body-care lineup. Herbs for Health, a sister publication providing authoritative natural health and wellness coverage, rolls into The Herb Companion. The added material means a larger magazine for readers -- another bonus.

“We expect to carry on the best traditions of the magazine -- solid, fundamental information on growing and cooking with herbs -- and to expand the conversation to include an even deeper understanding of nature’s most useful plants,” says K.C. Compton, editor in chief.

The relaunch also brings a fresh new look for the printed magazine and a revamped Web site, www.HerbCompanion.com. The Web site includes additional recipes, blogs, tips and information, giving readers what they need to grow, cook and heal with herbs.

About The Herb Companion

Since 1988, The Herb Companion has been the authority for gardening, cooking and healing with these versatile, healthful plants. The Herb Companion (www.HerbCompanion.com) brings simple luxury to everyday life with herbs. Each issue features garden plans and advice, unique recipes, health and wellness information, plant profiles and more.

About Ogden Publications Inc.

Ogden Publications Inc. (www.OgdenPubs.com), based in Topeka, Kan., is the leading information resource serving the sustainable living, rural lifestyle, farm memorabilia and classic motorcycle communities. Key brands include Mother Earth News, Natural Home, Utne Reader, Capper’s and Grit. Ogden Publications also provides insurance and financial services through its Capper’s Insurance Service division.

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NOTES: High-resolution images of The Herb Companion June/July 2008 cover available upon request. Editorial team is available for interviews regarding growing, cooking and healing with all varieties of herbs.