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

Profits are still up despite appalling summer weather • Catering and Christmas help garden centres thrive

Refurbishing the garden pond • Autumn is a good time for pond repair work

There’s a pond for every garden • Water features add so much, whatever your space

Preparing the plants and garden for winter • Pot up cuttings and tidy your scruffiest perennials

Savvy undercover heating, rhubarb planning and Jerusalem artichoke harvests • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

How to design a small space with recycled materials • Chris Collins explains how to turn old materials into handy design features

Gardening for personality, place and people • Editor Kim Stoddart explains the importance of gardening in a way that works for us and our communities

Pick of the plants for autumn colour • How to grace a garden with seasonal colour

BECAUSE LIFE IS BETTER BY THE SEA!

Classy cyclamen! • Plantsman Graham Clarke reveals all about outdoor cyclamen, from the cold-loving types that brighten the darkest days of winter, to those that grace rockeries and alpine pots throughout the year

Our bird of the month – starlings • These chatty birds offer more than meets the eye

Winter brassica check, fragrant roses and frost pocket avoidance • Wild-at-heart adventures in November

Choosing and planting roses

THE CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT LASTS ALL YEAR!

The benefits of bare-root plants • Mike Palmer explains the cost-saving and environmental rewards of purchasing plants without soil

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Easy evergreen ground cover • Liz Zorab outlines the beauty and benefits of her favourite low-growers

Three wonderful winter herbs • Rosemary, sage and winter savory are among the woody herbs that offer scent, colour and shape. Expert Barbara Segall shares their attractions

Winter veg hummus and perennial root recommendations • Stephanie Hafferty reveals how to add the sensational taste of South America to your garden and roasted veg inspiration to your table

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

Crossword… just for fun!

Great gift ideas • Give the gardener in your life something they’ll cherish

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.

Gifts for happy gardeners • Festive treats they will love to unwrap

Monarda will get the bees buzzing • A shaggy beauty with scented leaves

What’s On

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

Grow your own • Jayne Hickling explores how gardening can be used to create a sense of continuity and community

More gardener gift ideas • Some picks from the team at AG to help you on your merry useful...