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.

A warm welcome • 141 years old and growing strong

Amateur Gardening

Gardeners asked to do their bit during hog awareness week • National campaign to help the UK’s hedgehogs

Children are learning the joys of growing thanks to Veolia • Sustainable Schools programme bears tasty fruit

A big plug for plugs! • These little plants are a genius way of buying in summer colour

Why not try No Mow May? • Give your mower a rest and help wildlife to thrive

Keeping potted herbs in good condition • Dividing and re-potting will keep these flavoursome plants healthy

How to grow vitamin-packed leaves and get wise with weed management • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

How to grow beautiful beans • Chris Collins, Garden Organic’s Head of Horticulture, explains how to enjoy lovely home-grown legume harvests from containers or small beds

5 ways to use stone in the garden • Editor and resilient-gardening expert Kim Stoddart explains how to make best use of this fantastic, and often free-to-source natural material

How to have a dog-friendly garden • With broadcaster Monty Don’s much anticipated dog-friendly garden coming to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Sue Bradley explains how to mix plants and pets

How to get clever with cauliflower and find nifty uses for nettles • Anne reveals some of the ways she works with wild and more cultivated crops

I use my garden to give back to nature • How Peter Hairsine reclaimed a steep and overgrown slope and turned it into a gorgeous wildlife paradise

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How to create a wonderful woodland garden • Mike Palmer shares his secrets for creating a tranquil tree-laden triumph

10 of the best orange blooms •  Liz Zorab encourages us to welcome in some vibrant colour to our gardens

Quick and easy money-saving ideas

How to choose the best dahlias for your garden • Expert Kim O’Brien helps you find your perfect match

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

Crossword… just for fun!

Water-saving tips • Andrew Oldham explains how to optimise rainwater and greywater in the garden

Bank holiday gardening gift ideas • Step out in style with these handy recommendations for gardening in May

How to make… a simple hanging planter • Adam explains how to maximise houseplant opportunities with this easy idea

Grow some universally loved cosmos • This popular annual is a star of the summer garden

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

Top 5 tantalising tulips • Michael selects some of his favourite varieties for show and splendour

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. We will send out a thank you gift for every item published in the magazine so do please send your address and contact details when you get in touch.

8 ways to save time and boost results • Toby shares some of his tried day… and that’s why hacks that save time...