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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Your NEWS FORTNIGHT • Bringing you some of the gardening news highlights

What to tackle during midsummer pruning • It’s time to give cherries and plums a trim, says Ruth

Edible flower fun, radiant raspberry recipes and the culinary delights of kohl rabi • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

Make your own alpine sink • Chris Collins shares advice for growing alpines in a small garden

How to deal with slugs • Editor Kim Stoddart offers some natural on-the-ground solutions

Dealing with box caterpillar and blight the natural way • Val Bourne explains how she’s dealing with this year’s latest pest issues

Sensational shrubs • Some of the exciting new varieties now available

Summer stars - shrubby cinquefoils! • For some, this summer’s highlights will involve picnics, barbecues and the Olympics. However, for plantsman Graham Clarke, it is also when the potentillas are at their best, and he can’t wait!

7 ways to make a smaller garden look BIG • Mike Palmer shows how smaller gardens can be beautiful and full of interest

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Planning for spring cabbages and the Roman influence on garden herbs today

We love to grow heritage veg at our allotments • To celebrate the forthcoming National Allotment Week, Alice Whitehead - from eco gardening charity Garden Organic - meets four plot holders choosing to grow heritage seeds on their veg plots

Why not grow classy camassia? • Mandy Bradshaw explains how to grow this wonderful bulb

Making the most of August’s bounty • In her new monthly column, Stephanie Hafferty shares a delicious stuffed tomato recipe

The late-summer elegance of verbena • Their low-maintenance beauty is also a draw for pollinators

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

Crossword… • just for fun!

Easy flowering shrubs for August • Liz Zorab explains how to create sensational seasons of colour

An unexpected haul of spuds • Self-growing plant provides a bumper harvest

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

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.

Growing a new-build paradise • A sanctuary garden that is giving back to the planet

Great garden furniture • Adam’s guide to some of the best garden furniture available

Don’t be bamboozled by your bamboos! • Keeping them contained will save a lot of problems, says Toby

How to save your own spud sets • Size matters when you’re choosing your seed potatoes