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.

Editor’s Letter

Move and split perennials • Make the most of border cornerstones, said Ruth

How to divide an overgrown perennial

Post-summer lawn care • Strengthen your grass before winter arrives, says Ruth

Prepare for fruit tree care • Autumn is the time for pruning and pest control, says Ruth

Undercover switchover • The end of summer is busy in the greenhouse, says Ruth

An easy-going border star • Godetia deserve a place in every garden, says Ruth

What’s On

Pear necessities • Bob considers the allure of the self-fertile Asian pear that’s simple to grow, keeps well and is drought-tolerant

Pre-war pioneers • Val looks at women gardeners who broke new ground

Focus on… Perpetual strawberries • Guarantee regular flushes of your favourite fruit well into autumn with these sweet and tasty crops. Follow Lucy’s guide to delicious everbearing strawberries

Autumn containers • Plant up a container to bring colour through autumn into winter. Here are plants that are low maintenance, reliable and beautiful, says Tamsin Hope Thomson

Discover the cut-flower favourite Ranunculus • Excellent for cutting and for adding colour to perennial borders, Persian buttercups have an old-fashioned appeal that lends itself to every garden, says Graham Rice

Dahlias • With thousands of dahlia varieties in numerous shapes and sizes, Graham Rice choose the very best for borders, cutting and patios

Ask JOHN NEGUS • John will reply personally to all your gardening questions

Small is beautiful • Use small bulbs for a big display and a longer season of interest, says J.S. Dakers

This week it’s: Amazing aubergines • We look at facts about this increasingly popular vegetable

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Peat-free compost trials 2023 • Steve and Val put the latest peat-free formulas to the test

Ask ANNE SWITHINBANK • Masterclass on: planning a cutting border

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Apathetic plants • As if coping with plant parasites wasn’t bad enough, Toby shakes his weary head at one of the laziest louts of the lot