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 • Inspiration for the year ahead

Amateur Gardening

Your NEWS FORTNIGHT • Bringing you some of the gardening news highlights

Out with the old, in with the new • Let’s make 2024 a great year for our gardens, says Ruth

Four quickies • Tidiness will help health

Time to rethink the lawn?

Be water wise • Harvest rain where you can

Easy ways to welcome nature in

The start of a gardening year • Take it slowly to start with after the festive lull, says Ruth

Pruning gooseberry bushes

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Ready, steady, grow • Bob explains how to get set for the growing season ahead

Woody winter warmers • Val explains why trees are vital for ground-hugging plants and wildlife

Looking forward to a fruitful year ahead • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

5 quick jobs

Free spirit gardening • Kim Stoddart explains how money saving and polite rule breaking can also boost enjoyment and results in your garden

Ferment fantastic • Award winning author, Stephanie Hafferty explains how to make home-made vinegar

6 steps to becoming a better gardener • Mike Palmer explains how to make your garden work for you

Top five soil friendly crops • Stephanie Hafferty explains how to grow savvy plants that also feed and protect the soil…

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Ben’s top four no-cost soil improvers • Ben Raskin reveals some of the easiest ways to take advantage of free-to-source materials for your garden in 2024

Longer-lasting edibles • Sally Morgan shares some of her favourite crops that keep on giving

It’s not just a load of old rubbish • Andrew Oldham explains how to save money and help save the planet, one repurposed item at a time

The best snowdrop partners • Celebrate the New Year by daubing the garden with winter colour to complement faithful snowdrops, says AG expert, Sue Bradley.

Your THRIFTY IDEAS • Here are just some of your fantastic ideas for transforming waste into wondrous gardening materials

The thrifty allotment profile • Olga Grieves explains how she furnished 90% of her plot for free.

Saving money through 2024 • Ruth gives a year’s guide to spendthrift gardening

Starting 2024 • A busy three months!

Nine savings over nine months • Easy ways to keep your pennies in your pockets

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Simply succulent planters • Adam Kirtland shares some more pallet-wood-love with another canny project idea

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

Crossword • …just for fun!

Growing under cover • Becky Searle explains the many benefits of these undercover spaces

Create a life you love

Ask JOHN NEGUS • John is here to answer your gardening questions

Winter houseplant care • Chris Bonnett from Gardening Express explains how to help look after houseplants and protect them from temperature fluctuations.

Your LETTERS TO KIM

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Top 6 ideas for 2024 • Your plant recommendations from expert...