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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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Dogs become seed-sowing pedigree chums • Pets help re-seed woodland in conservation scheme

Kew trees at risk from climate change • Replanting research may help the wider environment

Planting a late summer container • Hardy perennials offer the best potted value, says Ruth

Keeping compost healthy in summer • Keep compost ingredients balanced through the seasons

Getting rid of reversion in a variegated shrub

Making the most of your herbs • Take cuttings now to increase plant stocks, says Ruth

Late potatoes, easy watering and maximising tomato tastiness • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

How to have a sustainable summer • Conserving water and nurturing soil health are on the to-do list for Chris Collins this summer

Top 12 easy cut flowers from the vegetable garden • Editor Kim Stoddart explains how to start sourcing extra ‘blooming marvellous’ opportunities for your vases outside traditional flower beds

Getting to know dragonflies • Olivia Watts from the Field Studies Council explores the hidden underwater world of dragonflies

How to grow amazing African agapanthus • African lilies are enduring and revered, and their flowers are eagerly awaited wherever they are grown. Plantsman Graham Clarke explains why we should all have at least one agapanthus in our gardens

Easy ways to weave in later • Mike Palmer explains how to make your summer go out with a bang!

Sensational salad onions, pruning apple cordons and fruiting fig

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Purple haze 10 great statement plants • Liz Zorab explains why purple-leaved plants are worth finding space for

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How to create a garden that works for you • Social media sensation, Adam Marshall (@greenfingeredcityboy) explains how to ignore the trends and follow your heart

Get the look… The Children’s Garden • Nick Hamilton of Barnsdale Gardens explains how they created their garden for green-fingered little people

Three great garlic recipes • In an extract from her new book, The Garlic Story, chef Kamud Gandhi outlines some exciting culinary uses for this ancient superfood

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

Crossword… just for fun!

How to get started with raised bed growing • Andrew Oldham explains the many benefits of growing a little off the ground

The humble yet powerful origanum • Perfect for dry, sunny spots, these upright flowers are adored by butterflies and bees

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A heavenly blue perennial for beds and lawns • This robust scabious is so easy to grow

Growing leeks for winter veg • A bunch of baby veg for just a few pennies

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Hot off the plant press • A preview of the most exciting plants coming to garden centres soon

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