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 • Coming together

Amateur Gardening

Gardeners wish Sir David a happy 100th birthday • He is thanked for his work promoting our green spaces

It’s bloomtime for the UK’s cut flower industry • British Flowers Week celebrates this growing sector

How to water wisely • Sensible water use saves time and money

Nipping diseases in the bud • Good care and checks help keep the garden healthy

Bird and wildlife care in summer • Helping garden creatures as summer gets underway

How to harvest salads 12 months of the year and enjoy the sweetest sweetcorn • Lucy recommends the top jobs to get the best from this year’s growing season

How to use biological controls • Chris Collins shows you how to manage pests with the help of natural predators

Design and down-to-earth planting inspiration • Editor and resilient-gardening expert Kim Stoddart shares some of the stand-out ideas from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year

Getting to know badgers • Becky Preston from The Wildlife Trusts reveals more about the secret world of these shy, reclusive animals

Wonderful warmth-loving crops and fragrant biennials • Anne enjoys the scents and sights of her summer garden as the growing season picks up speed

How pebble plants survive their hostile environment • Intriguing lithops will bring unexpected colour to the home

10 of the most fabulous foxgloves • If you go down to the woods today… you’ll find Mike Palmer singing the praises of this woodland wonder

How to choose great garden furniture • Manoj Maldé explains how thoughtful design and the right materials and furniture can transform your garden

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Spreading the floral love • Growing flowers for cutting offers profound links to family, friends, communities and the environment, says Kelly-Jane Leach

Great Father’s Day Gardener Gift Guide • Here are some useful product recommendations from the team at AG mag

Infatuated with indigo • Rosie explains why this beautiful and ancient dyeproducing plant will benefit our modern gardens

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

Crossword… just for fun!

8 of the best shrubs and plants to encourage wildlife • Liz Zorab shares her favourite varieties that will bring insects, birds and other creatures to your garden

Jobs to do in June • AG editor Kim Stoddart explains how to boost results and natural resilience under cover at this busy time of year

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

Small plants with a big impact • Use fiery annuals to brighten pots and border edges

3 ways to mix it up with your plantings • Andrew Oldham explains how unexpected planting companions can benefit the wider garden

Pick of the petunias • Michael Perry chooses the best new varieties of these perennially popular container heroes

EASY GUIDE TO… ALL YEAR ROUND HERBS • Grow fresh herbs all year, whether you have acres to plant or just a small space to grow. This practical guide features an A-Z of 60 herbs, advice on...