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 • Building resilience in our gardens (and ourselves)

Amateur Gardening

Your COMMUNITY GARDEN NEWS with Tracey Dockery • Tracey Dockery, resident volunteer and community lead tells us about their amazing project at NW Ipswich Big Local Trust Community Garden.

Getting ready for spring’s arrival • It’s still dark and cold but hope is in the air, says Ruth

What goes round, comes around • Why crop rotation is so important to plant and soil health

Winter care for wildlife • Birds, hedgehogs and insects all need our help, says Ruth

Canny compost planning • Bob explains how to get the best out of your all-important growing medium in 2024

Better breeding for bees • Val explains why bee populations are at such risk from continued pesticide use

Getting ready for spring • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

Top tips to weatherproof your garden in 2024 • Kim Stoddart outlines easy ways to help shore up the defences this year

The closed loop garden • Andrew Oldham explains how dead foliage can be used in and around the garden to the benefit of the living.

Right plant, right place • Mike Palmer explains how to create a more resilient garden with mindful planting

Meteor • Rose of the Year 2024 Meteor® (Korzeigar)

Successful seed sowing • Becky Searle explains how to help adapt to using peat-free composts

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Good vibes for the cold weather • For winter flowers and fragrance, not to mention attractive leaves and berries, then you would be wise to look at some of the viburnum family, says Graham Clarke

Consider growing apricots and peaches • Sally Morgan explains how to grow these delicious fruits

A Rainbow of Roses • Bring long-lasting colour to your garden this summer by choosing from a rich array of colourful roses, says Sue Bradley.

Create a life you love • Psychologies is the biggest mental and emotional wellbeing magazine in the UK. Our aim is to make each day better by providing you with inspiration and advice from experts in the field, to lower stress and anxiety, and boost happiness.

Ready, steady, snowdrops • National Gardens Scheme volunteer, Avril Hughes has been fascinated by snowdrops ever since a friend bought her a selection over ten years ago. Here, she shares her excitement and insights for the snowdrop season ahead…

Your MONEY SAVING with Ruth Hayes, AG’s gardening expert

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Garden winter wear • Adam Kirtland offers some savvy suggestions

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

Crossword • …just for fun!

Talking tomatoes • Becky Searle explains how to successfully grow these delectable fruits

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

Too much water • Kim Stoddart and Sally Morgan explain how to deal with the risk of flooding

Your LETTERS TO KIM

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Green Shoots • Julia introduces the fortnightly garden tasks and...