James Augustus Baggett 5327 Shriver Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312 / 515-274-9351

WORK EXPERIENCE • Editor, Meredith Corporation’s Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publication COUNTRY GARDENS (circulation 625,000), subscription and newsstand title published quarterly. Responsible for producing entire editorial content, maintaining annual budget; work closely with art director to produce highest quality visuals and award-winning editorial garden content. Weekly blog featured on BHG.COM since 2007. Producer of video content and on-air talent for BETTER.TV. October 2008 to present. • Editor, Meredith Corporation’s Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publication PERENNIALS and NATURE’S GARDEN (circulation 400,000 each), both published bi-annually. Conceived and launched NATURE’S GARDEN (2007) and its companion Web site (2008). Also Editor of annual publications SIMPLY PERFECT GARDEN STRUCTURES (2006), WEEKEND GARDENER (2005), and SPRING PLANTING GUIDE (2005). February 2004 to October 2008. • Editor-in-Chief, Harris Publications’ decorating and gardening magazines, including COUNTRY ALMANAC, COUNTRY DECORATING (quarterlies), COUNTRY CHRISTMAS IDEAS, DISTINCTIVE KITCHEN SOLUTIONS, ROSES & ROMANTIC FLOWERS, BACKYARD SOLUTIONS, WEEKEND GARDENING, and CONTAINER GARDENS (annual special interest publications). Responsible for management of art and editorial staffs, development and production of all editorial content with minimal budget. January 2002 to January 2004. • Executive Editor, Hearst Magazines’ COUNTRY LIVING GARDENER (circulation 500,000), published bi- monthly. Responsible for working closely with writers, stylists, designers, and photographers to produce award- winning editorial content, produced monthly content for Web site. Spokesperson for lectures, TV appearances (HGTV), and garden tour host. Same duties for REBECCA’S GARDEN (April 1999 to April 2000). April 1999 to June 2001. • Senior Editor, Gruner + Jahr USA Publishing’s AMERICAN HOMESTYLE & GARDENING (circulation 1.1. million) published 10 issues a year. Responsible for development and production of all garden editorial content, including producing photo shoots, since the launch. Also Senior Editor of KITCHEN AND BATH CUSTOM PLANNER. April 1993 to June 1998. • Managing Editor, Hachette Filipacchi Media’s ELLE DECOR (circulation 500,000), published bi-monthly. Responsible for management of editorial staff since the launch. Generated front- and back-of-book content; assigned and managed work of copy editor, fact-checker, interns, and freelancers; enforced deadlines; coordinated celebrity coverage. First magazine to be entirely produced using a desktop system. August 1989 to March 1993. • Senior Editor, Whittle Communications L.P.’s REEL LIFE. Celebrity consultant on SPECIAL REPORTS: PERSONALITIES and AMERICAN STYLE. January 1989 to August 1989. • Editor, Ira Friedman, Inc.’s SPLICE, published bi-monthly (circulation 250,000). August 1987 to December 1988. • Associate Editor, Scholastic Inc.’s SCIENCE WORLD (circulation 850,000) educational classroom magazine, published bi-weekly (18 issues) during the school year. Assistant Editor (June 1983 to December 1983). December 1983 to August 1987.

EDUCATION • Bachelor of Journalism degree, University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Journalism, 1983. Major emphasis in magazine writing, editing, production, and design. Arts and Associate Editor, VIBRATIONS Sunday Magazine, COLUMBIA MISSOURIAN, School of Journalism’s city-wide daily newspaper. 1982. Science/Environment Reporter, COLUMBIA MISSOURIAN. 1981. • American Society of Magazine Editors editorial intern at POPULAR SCIENCE magazine (Times-Mirror). 1982.

•Editorial intern on the NORTH LAKE TAHOE BONANZA (Nevada). 1981.

Continued >>> FREELANCE WORK, HONORS AND ACTIVITIES • Author of Flower Arranging, a Best of Martha Stewart Living Book (Oxmoor House, 1999). • Contributing editor to Choosing Plant Combinations, Ortho’s All About Roses, Ortho’s All About Orchids, Ortho’s All About Perennials, and Ortho’s All About Shrubs and Hedges (Meredith Books, 1999). • Have written or produced feature articles for BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS, COUNTRY HOME, US, POZ, ELLE, MADEMOISELLE, USA TODAY, OUT, MODEL, PLAYGIRL, NEW YORK NATIVE, CHRISTOPHER STREET, OUTWEEK, QW/NYQ, BAY AREA REPORTER, AU COURANT, WINDY CITY TIMES, FRONTIERS, STUFF, XXXFRUIT, MISSOURI CONSERVATIONIST, the Kansas City STAR Magazine, Children’s Television Workshop’s 3-2-1 CONTACT, TEENAGE Magazine. Contributor to Scholastic Inc.’s UPDATE, CHOICES, FORECAST, VOICE, SPRINT, SCHOLASTIC NEWS, JUNIOR SCHOLASTIC, and LITERARY CAVALCADE magazines. • Member of Garden Writers Association of America (Chair of the 2000 Quill & Trowel Awards Committee, Co- Chair for 1999, Judge for 1997 and 1998). • Editor LIFEbeat (Music Industry Organization to Fight AIDS) Benefit Program 1992 and 1994. • 1987 EDPRESS Award for Excellence in Educational Journalism (Feature), 1987 EDPRESS Award (News), 1986 EDPRESS Award (Feature), 1985 EDPRESS Award (Feature), 1985 EDPRESS Award (Interview), 1984 EDPRESS Award (News).

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS • Learning on Saturdays/Des Moines Botanical Center (2010) • Outdoor Living Extravaganza/Proven Winners/Chicago (2009) • Fashion in Bloom/Conard-Pyle/Kennett Square, PA (2008); • Philadelphia Flower Show (2007); Macy’s Flower Show/San Francisco (2007); Boise Flower and Garden Show (2006); Des Moines Arts Festival (2006, 2005, 2004); Northwest Flower & Garden Show/Seattle, Washington (2001); Wisconsin Spring Garden Market/American Club/Kohler, Wisconsin (2000); International Furnishings and Design Association/Horticultural Society of New York (2000); Garden Writers Association of America/ Royal Botanical Gardens/Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (1999) and Boston (1998); Educational Press Association/ Washington, D.C. (1985).