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

Helping hedgehogs travel safely • Latest research may keep them away from busy roads

‘Extinct’ butterfly bounces back • Poll is launched to discover the UK’s favourite butterfly

Replacing a rotting raised bed • The new construction is all set for years of growing

Give figs a spring trim • Neaten them up after the frosts have passed

Re-pot cacti as they grow after winter • Houseplants are responding well to increased light and warmer days

How to grow great beans, have success with container fruits and beat weeds organically • Lucy’s advice for having a healthy, prolific garden this summer

How to grow your own mixed herb planter • These fragrant edible plants are a must for every organic food plot, writes Chris Collins

Plastic-free gardening • Editor and resilient-gardening expert Kim Stoddart explains how to save money and reduce the use of plastic in the garden

Getting to know hedgehogs • Becky Preston from the Wildlife Trusts reveals more about these delightful guardians of the garden

Growing sunflowers, pruning wayward bay trees and nourishing nettles • Anne sows some sunshine and makes a delicious pottage to fuel her gardening endeavours

Tiny tots with a lot of beauty • Little fittonias are renowned for their beautiful leaves

How to grow lovely, luscious lavender • Wildlife-friendly lavender is a fragrant delight and easy to grow, says Mandy Bradshaw

3 ideas to nurture healthy seedlings • AG editor Kim Stoddart explains how to use your polytunnel or greenhouse to protect plants in April

7 of the best wilder tulips • Small is beautiful, says Mike Palmer as he turns the spotlight on some of his favourite species tulips

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9 brilliant plants to boost your wellbeing in 2026 • Liz Zorab reveals the plants that she’s adding to her garden to add an air of calm

Stunning spiketail • For early colour and low-maintenance care, why not consider a stachyurus?

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

Crossword… just for fun!

Colour and the art of joyful gardens • Award-winning designer Manoj Maldé explains why embracing bold, flowing palettes in your garden might be the best design decision you ever make

5 fantastic blooms for a lower-cost cutting garden • Florist Kim O’Brien reveals her favourite flowers for thrifty and fabulous home-harvested indoor displays

Kim’s top 5 cutting flowers

Classy ammi is a cool character • This white-flowered annual brings delicate grace to colourful borders

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

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.

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