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 • Coming together through gardening

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Proof that gardening is good for us! • Scheme shows that connecting with nature helps our wellbeing

Wet summer has helped autumn to glow • RHS gardens are bursting with late season colour

It’s a spring bulb bonanza! • It’s easy to create a colourful spring palette, says Ruth

Lifting gladioli corms for winter • They may rot in cold, wet soil

Taking more cuttings for next year • This quick propagation tip will save you money

Apple harvest timings, super sweetcorn and moving tender fruits under cover • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

How to make a tiny tea garden • Bring a feeling of Zen into your small outside space this autumn, says Chris Collins

Three easy home-grown wins • AG editor Kim Stoddart explains how to save money and maximise edible pickings over the weeks ahead

Getting to know the blackbird • This regular garden visitor may come from Scandinavia

Apples, currants, fruit storage and stems for wildlife • Making the most of bountiful autumn days

10 flowers for winter fragrance to plant now • Liz Zorab chooses her top shrubs to brighten the darkest winter day

Great grasses for the garden • Pennisetum is versatile and adds winter interest

7 plants for a sensational 2025 • Mike Palmer reveals his must-have favourites to plant now for next year

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7 great backdoor herbs • Barbara Segall sings the praises of herbs that can be grown closer to home

Where colour and beauty thrive among ‘chaos’ • Lyn Haynes takes us on a journey into her nature-friendly garden

Easy guide to… ALL YEAR ROUND FLOWERS

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

Crossword… just for fun!

Gardening in the community • To support the National Garden Scheme’s Community Grants Programme we feature some of the past recipients of this valuable fund for amateur gardener community groups

Get the look The Town Paradise Garden • Nick Hamilton of Barnsdale Gardens explains how landscaping, water and plants can create a heavenly whole

Sow some easy colour now • Plan for colour next year with these two easy to grow blooms

Early autumn lawn care tips • Make the most of good weather days to prepare for winter

MEMORY LANE • AG legend John Negus recalls some top moments in a lively career

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

Quick questions & answers

Your LETTERS TO KIM

Young gardeners’ kit • Tools to seed a lifetime love of the garden

Harvest time tips • In an extract from his lovely new book, Grow to Eat, expert Rob Smith shares some of his late season veg patch wisdom

9 of the best ground cover plants • Michael does the groundwork to help you fill pesky gaps

Hearty autumn fare is easy to grow • Stephanie Hafferty explains how to use Swiss chard and garlic in your winter warmers

TOBY’S TALKING HAPPY HYDRANGEAS • It’s been a good year for hydrangeas, so let’s take a closer look at these...