Amateur Gardening

Since 1884 Amateur Gardening has been the gardening ‘Bible’ for serious gardeners from all walks of life. With unrivalled levels of practical content written by seasoned experts, it remains the only media brand to win a coveted gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show. We are passionate about all things horticultural and are dedicated to producing informative content that gives accurate and helpful advice. Amateur Gardening is a trusted fortnightly companion, offering guidance and advice for all green-fingered projects.

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Reaching out to thousands during National Children’s Gardening Week • Lee Connelly is inspiring a new gardening generation

Nominate your community heroes for a major national award • Robert Dyas relaunches garden scheme and competition

Preparing tuberous perennials for the summer • Giving agapanthus some attention and cannas some care

Weeding out a perennial problem • Freeing rootballs from unwanted plants is hugely satisfying

The latest fig pruning advice • Spring and summer is the best time to get the best fruit

Winter squash, sensational spuds and lovely lime leaves • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

How to grow phacelia • Chris Collins from Garden Organic explains why this plant is a bee magnet and brilliant green manure

How to attract natural pest control allies • Editor and eco-expert Kim Stoddart explains how to work with wonderful wildlife for the benefit of plants, gardens and ourselves

How to grow your own dream cutting garden • Barbara Segall explains her blooming marvellous plans for a cutting garden and the top varieties of flowers to grow

How to start dahlia tubers in spring • Dahlia fanatic Kim O’Brien explains how to get your plants to shoot

How to grow physalis and tarragon, plus the secrets of station sowing • Anne explains how she uses her greenhouse to help grow these pleasing plants

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7 of the best spring jobs • Mike Palmer explains what to do now to help your garden leap into the year ahead

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The best bulbs for summer and autumn colour • Liz Zorab reveals how to plant now for beautiful blooms later in the year

Great garden uses for old kitchen gadgets • Rosie Irving reveals how old bun tins, knives and sponges can be upcycled in our outdoor spaces

Canny companion planting • Andrew Oldham explains why boosting biodiversity boosts results, lifts your spirits and gets pollinators buzzing

Your GARDENING TEA BREAK • Gardening’s king of trivia and brain-teasers, Graham Clarke

Crossword… just for fun!

How to grow… your own wonderful wellie planter • Adam’s brilliant idea for the thrifty repurposing of boots

10 ways to boost productivity on your new allotment • Becky Searle reveals her top tips to help you get the best out of your allotmenteering

How to make best use of your polytunnel protection • Stephanie Hafferty explains how to decide what you want to grow undercover

Taking stock of the importance of scent • Easy hardy annual that delivers a delicious perfume

Ask JOHN NEGUS • John is a gardening legend and here to answer your lovely questions

6 stand out plants for a garden glow-up • Michael sources fresh plant picks to create a colourful, thriving garden

Your LETTERS TO KIM • Your lovely letters, emails and social media posts continue to flow in beautifully. Every message, poem, idea and comment matters. Please keep them coming....