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 • Gardening together

Amateur Gardening

Can your community garden help the RHS help others? • Survey launched to map the impact of citizen gardens

Get a taste of Peru at the gardens at Kew

Welcome to the first big battle of 2025! • Ruth shows how to use elbow grease and organic methods to tackle weeds

Warming soil ahead of sowing and planting • This late winter task is easy - but takes time

How to get your best ever roses this year • Plant and prune roses ahead of the growing season

Early perennial crops, vegetable mallow, and tips for broad beans and garlic • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

Easy apple trees for small spaces • Chris Collins reveals how to grow your own apple trees in containers and compact areas

22 ideas for money-saving magic! • Editor Kim Stoddart reveals lots of easy and enjoyable ways to save money in the garden this year

Five of the best brunnera • Find out how to grow this lovely low-maintenance, mainly pest-free alternative to hostas

18 extra feel-good roses • Buying rose plants that support the work of charities is a great way to share the love, says Sue Bradley

Spinach, sage and the use of stone as a mulch around crops • Anne has a spring in her step with planting for green leaves and Mediterranean herb gardens

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14 best plants for a seaside-themed garden • Coastal gardens are amongst the most resilient of spaces, Mike Palmer explains how to recreate this look

Colourful upcycling! • How to turn the shabby into show-stopping centre pieces with more practical and creative ideas from Rosie Irving

How to make your own hot bed • Andrew Oldham explains how to use a centuries-old method for early cropping

Easy to grow variegated foliage • Liz Zorab shares her favourite green highlights for the garden

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

Crossword… just for fun!

How to have… the easiest houseplant ever! • Adam explains how to make your own cactus to impress

Right plant, right place • In an extract from her new book Grow Food Anywhere our columnist Lucy Chamberlain explains how to maximise results from your vegetable growing with nature-friendly thinking

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Woodland wonder • Ellen Mary explains how to bathe in the goodness of late winter trees

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

Your LETTERS TO KIM

Poetry corner

Sow your own summer firework display • Grow this for eye-catching colour and nutritious greens

What’s On

Variety is the spice of life • Why it pays to be quick with seed buying, but know what you’re growing

Bare root and bulb beauty • Some exciting plants to get you growing in style this summer

Four ways to get crops off to the best start • Bob reveals his germination gems and tips for seedling success