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 fond adieu…

Editor's Letter

Lawn care as the days shorten • Autumn’s conditions are ideal for tending grass, says Ruth

Four autumnal lawn jobs • Making sure your lawn is at its best before winter

How to lay fresh turf in autumn

Easy ways to go organic • Gardening charity encourages AG readers to go natural

Peat-free conclusion • Ruth reveals the results of her peat-free summer

Planting forced bulbs • Pot up now for delicious early colour and scent, says Ruth

A glamorous pop of colour • These bright beauties are easy to grow, says Ruth

Keep fruit fresh • After all the hard work cultivating your own fruit, you need to make sure harvests keep as long as possible, says Bob

Late bloomers • Val explains how late-summer flowers can save the day

Focus on… Mushrooms • From shiitake cap to lion’s mane, there’s a massive choice for gardeners looking to grow mushrooms. Lucy explains how to cultivate fungi that are safe and delicious

AG’s founder: hero of the suburban garden • Shirley Hibberd was the first to champion town gardening and launched AG to carry his message to the masses, writes Garry Coward-Williams

Win the war on weeds with Glorious ground cover • From roses to hostas, daisies to evergreens – if you want to smother weeds and cover that bare earth beautifully, the choice is vast and varied, says Graham Clarke

Grow something new • Why not try bulbs you haven’t tried before? There are lots of new introductions available for the experimental gardener to plant, says Camilla Phelps

Climbing and rambling roses • Graham Rice chooses the top rose varieties for glowing colour on fences and walls, and scrambling through mature shrubs and trees

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

Borders with a difference • Christopher Lloyd explains how to fill your borders with plants that work hard

A gardener’s MISCELLANY • Gardening’s king of trivia and brain-teasers, Graham Clarke

AG’s Garden Wall

Word search

Crossword • …just for fun!

When to make the cut • Should you cut back your perennials in autumn, or is it best to leave them standing tall and proud until spring? Tamsin Westhorpe looks at the pros and cons of both options

Mini chainsaws • Steve and Val put six cordless chainsaws/pruners to the test

Ask ANNE SWITHINBANK • Masterclass on: understanding raspberries

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Amateur Gardening

Save for future gardens • Once all your ornamental displays and tasty harvests are complete, save seed for future treats, says Toby