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 • Wonderful wildlife

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Government prepares for another winter of heavy weather • Plans implemented to protect homes, farms and businesses

NGS lecture to focus on sustainable futures

Political group meets to discuss the future of horticulture • Ministers and industry reps plan for a stronger industry

Charity to set up bereavement group

Looking after your roses through winter • Steps taken now will pay rich rewards next year, says Ruth

Rose care to do now • Keep them healthy through winter

It’s time to make leaf mould • Make the most of this wonderful free resource

Ponds in autumn • Prepare them for the winter rest

Getting the greenhouse ready for winter

Winter care of indoor plants • How to see them safely through the dark, cold days

Keep pests at bay • Help plants stay healthy

Four ways to help houseplants through winter

Sweet potato harvests, perfect pears and protecting exotic fruits • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

Grow perfect pears

Step by step Protect delicate edibles

Easy herb propagation

Why not try…?

5 quick jobs…

How to make the most of your autumn containers • Don’t stop gardening just because the weather is getting colder, says Chris Collins. Fill your pots with fine food and foliage

Small space Q&A

5 ideas for wonderful windowsill veg gardens • Editor and eco-expert Kim Stoddart outlines some more creative ways to bring the outdoors in this winter

Getting to know the redwing • If the arrival of swallows earlier in the year signals the coming of summer, then this bird – the redwing – is a sure sign that autumn is here

Weeds, wildflowers and wildlife • Tamsin Westhorpe is on a mission to encourage us all to think before we weed this autumn

Broad bean sowing, sloe gin and dealing with deer • Wild-at-heart adventures in late October

How to grow…broad beans

Step by step How to sow broad beans

Try these… for autumn sowing

Sloe gin

Dealing with deer

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How to have picture-perfect borders • Mike Palmer explains how taking photographs of garden challenges can help with problems and planning

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Colourful stems for bright winter impact • Liz Zorab shares her favourite plants for a vibrant cold weather display

Evolving stone garden • Jeremy Laurie tells us about his inspiring and creative bungalow garden in Wales

Unexpected ‘edimentals’ • The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) reveals the unsung and largely unknown edible plants and flowers flourishing in thousands of gardens that people never knew they could eat.

Cordless Tools • Four of the best electric options for everyday gardening

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

Crossword… • just for fun!

Better for bergenia • A look at one of the most widely used evergreen plants in Beth’s garden

BECAUSE LIFE IS BETTER BY THE SEA!

Lovely leek and bean crumble...