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.

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Roses named as our top garden plant • Researchers reveal that gardeners love their scent and variety

A boost for the peat-free market

An early start for blossom • National Trust gardens bloom up to a month early

Unknown cost of plant border checks

I can’t contain my joy! • It’s time to brighten the patio with colourful pots, says Ruth

Keep your pots flourishing • Feeding and pest control are high up the agenda

Repotting a failing agapanthus • New compost should stimulate a wealth of flowers in summer

Peas, small plots and perfect seed beds • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

Small-scale gardening in shade • Seek woodland inspiration for your small shady garden, writes Chris Collins, Garden Organic’s head of organic horticulture

Blossom, bees and nectar • Val explains how pollinators search out all-important sweet rewards early in the year

Make room for herbs • Kim Stoddart explains why she always grows an ample array and chooses her top five all-time favourites

Bells of beauty • Plant breeders have shaken up the old-fashioned penstemon, and given it a new lease of life. Graham Clarke takes a look

Top of the tulips • The National Garden Scheme reveals some of the most spectacular tulip gardens open to visit over the weeks ahead. Get inspired by some of these dazzling displays.

Getting to know newts • Olivia Watts from the Field Studies Council explains what newts are up to in April, and the best way to see one in your pond.

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Flowers and foliage for partial shade • Award-winning gardener, author and broadcaster, Liz Zorab outlines her planting picks for semi-shaded areas

Hunting closer to home • Anne explains how to enjoy the delights of celeriac and make your own home-grown tea

Plants with a purpose • Can gardeners work with nature to help the environment and create beautiful spaces? Sue Bradley looks at plants that can help us to have it all.

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

Crossword • … just for fun!

Gardening for wellbeing • Mike Palmer explains how our gardens can help in so many ways

Keeping it real • Andrew Oldham explains why being realistic about your gardening reaps many rewards

A beginner’s guide to making compost • One of the best ways to save money, reduce waste and help the environment is to make your own compost. Alex Valk explains how.

Your MONEY SAVING with Ruth Hayes, AG’s gardening expert • Basal cuttings are a cheap and easy form of propagation

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

Your LETTERS TO KIM

The charm of carnivores • Insect-eaters are fascinating and easy to grow, says Michael

Make your own wooden wall planter • Get vertical growing with this thrifty project idea

The importance of right plant, right place • Julia introduces the garden tasks and projects for the fortnight ahead

To chit or not to chit, that is the question • Bob explains the...