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 • Celebrating gardens of all sizes
Amateur Gardening
Gardeners urged to show moths some love • Charities unite to help reverse chronic species decline
GARDENA and UNICEF are working for children
Food banks and walkers benefit from Community Payback • Probation schemes help to improve health and wellbeing
AG mag sponsors Toby Buckland’s festival this May
Prepping perennial patio pots • These shrubs need a boost for the season ahead
Make growing easier by using plug plants • Reduce sowing with these handy young plantlets
Looking after garden wildlife • Give them space to feed, nest and rest
Winning ways with winter squash, wonderful wormeries, and organic natural pest control • Lucy is busier than ever as the growing season moves up a gear
How to use plants to protect your veg patch • Nick Hamilton celebrates the joy of companion plants
7 big ideas for smaller spaces • Editor and resilient-gardening expert Kim Stoddart reveals some creative ways to enjoy more food and flower growing
How to feed garden birds safely • The RSPB explains the best way to help feathered friends
Collecting basal cuttings, growing pea beans and taking on tenacious weeds! • Anne celebrates the warmer days with a selection of uplifting springtime tasks
The trailing jewel among our houseplants • String of pearls is a fragrant addition to your succulent collection
Stunning ornamental grasses for containers • Mike Palmer showcases his favourite great grasses that bring a touch of class to planters
How to know what to grow inside and out • AG editor Kim Stoddart explains how to use your polytunnel or greenhouse to further boost harvests
Learning from your gardening successes and failures • Andrew Jackson celebrates April’s joyful growth and says that even failed plants can teach a rewarding lesson
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow”
The good slug guide • Dr Anton Rosenfeld from Garden Organic explains the role these much-maligned creatures play in garden biodiversity
Bewitched by beautiful baptisia • Rosie is enchanted by the charms of wild or false indigo
Your GARDENING TEA BREAK • Gardening’s king of trivia and brain-teasers, Graham Clarke
Crossword… just for fun!
4 inspirational planting combinations for containers or hanging baskets • Chris Jesson explains how his photographic memory helps him create stunning pots for the whole year
6 ideas for penny-wise plants • Liz Zorab explains how propagating plants using seeds and cuttings can save pounds and highlights a few of her favourites
Annuals for scent and pollinators • Soften edges and wow the bees with these fabulous summer flowers
A celebration honeysuckle for our dad • This quick climber produces bountiful scented flowers
Your LETTERS TO KIM • We love receiving your letters, emails and social media posts. 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.
Nurturing through nature •...