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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Garden centres reopen thanks to new owner • British Garden Centres is breathing new life into the gardening industry

The hunt is on for rare and disappearing daffodils • Can you help record and find these ‘lost’ spring delights?

Give your long-term pots some springtime TLC • Fresh compost and food will give plants an early-year boost

Pond care for the year ahead • Healthy plants and water are important to get right now

A new home for my chilli seedlings • The young plants are ready for larger pots and more nutritious compost

Space-savvy growing, tomato alternatives and perennial basils • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

The best compact shrubs for compact spaces • Nick Hamilton explains why small is beautiful when blooms and leaves work to glorious effect

4 feel-good gardening gems • Editor Kim Stoddart shares some upbeat gardening ideas to maximise wellbeing opportunities in our gardens and green spaces

Bird of the month – the chiffchaff • The first call of this wonderful warbler heralds the onset of spring

You can think, plan and plant big even in smaller spaces • Make the most of a small garden with careful planting and good design. Sue Bradley explains how

Best water features for smaller spaces • Water brings reflective qualities to the garden and has great value for wildlife. Some water features create a gentle sound too.

How to make a smaller garden look bigger

How to grow perfect primulas • Enjoy the endless charms of these pretty, vibrant blooms

How to grow great globe artichokes and sensational sea kale and use seaweed feed • Anne explains why maritime edibles can help enhance your garden

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How to grow the perfect pollinator-friendly plant pots • Mike Palmer explains how to help attract a diverse range of pollinators into your garden

Mike’s top 5 tips for planting containers • Before we take a closer look at the plants trending in the pollinator pop-parade, let me share with you my tips for planting a container.

More money-saving spring projects • Rosie Irving shares more inspiring reuse and recycle inspiration

All you need to know about dahlias • In this new series, dahlia expert Kim O’Brien explains how to grow your best ever plants

8 ideas for blooming marvellous hanging baskets • Liz Zorab explains how to use your vertical spaces to create an explosion of colour and cheer

How to help beat the veg patch hungry gap • Stephanie Hafferty shows how unexpected deliciousness can be found if you know where to look

Hungry Gap Bubble and Squeak

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

Crossword… just for fun!

Solar lighting picks • Adam reveals some of the best sun-powered illuminations for your outside spaces

Glorious garden visits in association with Great British Gardens • 7 tantalising tulip displays

Short-lived trumpets to herald a heavenly summer • Morning glories are brief but beautiful

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