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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Carbon Garden shows the climate resilience of plants • Latest Kew project shows how gardeners can help the planet

Girlguiding UK launches new Gardening badge • Challenge aims to get more girls growing and designing

How to help wildlife over the fortnight ahead • Caring for garden biodiversity is an important bank holiday job

Give structures some prewinter love • Look after woodwork and keep tomato plants productive

Tending the garden after we’ve been away • It really doesn’t take much to get wayward plots back on track

The best drought-resistant leaves, fabulous figs, and picking and preserving chillies • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

How to grow leafy veg into the autumn • Chris Collins from Garden Organic explains how to extend the harvest with great hardy greens to sow now

Go with your gut gardening • Editor and resilient-gardening expert Kim Stoddart suggests 7 ways to promote wellbeing and boost results with a more connected approach to your garden

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How to grow uplifting nerines • RHS nerine aficionado Jonathan Hutchinson tells Mandy Bradshaw why he wouldn’t be without these autumn stalwarts

How to grow sensational sedums • Mike Palmer shares his secrets for growing these latesummer stars

Mike’s Top 7 Sedums

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Red cabbage for all seasons, and top composting techniques • Anne explains how to grow brilliant brassicas and make your best-ever compost

8 of the best well-behaved climbers • Liz Zorab shares her pick of the sky-reaching stars that are easier to look after

Gardening for wellbeing • In this new monthly series, the fantastic folk at health charity, Thrive offer a lovely project idea to help you find excuses to enjoy the nurturing potential of your garden

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How to harness the joy of hydrangeas • There’s a mophead or lace cap shrub for every garden, says Rosie Irving

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

7 of the UK’s top organic gardens • Be inspired to go organic with these beautiful plots

Great gardening guide • Some late summer product suggestions from the team at AG magazine

How to grow your own mini forest garden • Andrew Oldham explains why trees, shrubs, perennials and roots create a magic low-maintenance mix

A pretty scented shrub that’s cool for cats • Reliable nepeta will really set your garden buzzing

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

Your LETTERS TO KIM

How to make your own dazzling dahlia flower crown • Kim O’Brien shows you how to make meaningful summer headwear from the garden

8 plants coming to garden centres soon • Michael picks his favourites hot off the plant ‘press’

Birch tree SOS • Toby explains how his beloved birch tree is in trouble and he’s trying to save it

The best ways to store your crops • Bob’s thrifty top tips for...