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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Amateur Gardening

Communities to gather to beat climate change • Swap don’t shop is the message of a growing community initiative

It’s a dog’s life for RHS Chelsea designer Ned • Monty’s dog helps design a special garden at this year’s floral spectacular

Making the most of runaway raspberries • These easy cuttings are a great way to fill gaps in future

Early summer holiday water tips • Keep plants growing happily while you take a break

Pinching out and potting up • Keeping plants neat offers the chance of propagation

How to grow really great runner beans and bountiful basil • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

Easy, longer-lasting colour • Nick Hamilton from Barnsdale Gardens sings the praises of bright summer perennials and annuals

Easy veg patch rewards • Editor and resilientgardening expert Kim Stoddart outlines some of her favourite, lowmaintenance crops

Bird of the month - the house sparrow • Repeatedly revealed as the number one bird seen in our gardens by the RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch, we take a look at the humble sparrow

Loving the lily of the valley • Camilla Bassett-Smith explains why she is simply smitten by this dainty, scented star

8 perfect poppies • Mike Palmer explains how to grow some of these brilliant border and container beauties

Mike’s top poppy picks

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Super summer squash, edible pink petals and garden salad toppings • Anne explains how to make the most of your wild-at-heart garden over the weeks ahead

Plant some garden pinks for edible petals

How to make more dahlias for free • Kim O’Brien sings the praises of this easy form of plant propagation

Cottage garden classics • Liz Zorab celebrates these traditional plants that have remained firm favourites for a reason

Wonderful willow project ideas • Rosie Irving offers more thrifty gardening ideas with willow, dogwood and more

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

Crossword… just for fun!

How to grow chrysanthemums • Find out how to grow this lovely cut flower choice

Home-grown guacamole recipes • Stephanie Hafferty reveals how to use peas in place of avocado with these two delicious treats

A groundcover star for borders and pots • Expect a flurry of pink flowers from easy-going soapwort

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

Your LETTERS TO KIM • Your lovely letters, emails and social media posts continue to flow in beautifully. Every message, poem, idea and comment matters. Please keep them coming. We will send out a thank you gift for every item published in the magazine as soon as we can so do please send your address and contact details when you get in touch.

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Sensational new generation shrubs • Michael reveals his pick of the plants perfect for filling a space with colour and interest

How to boost results when re-potting and planting...