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 • In memory of Ruth
Your NEWS FORTNIGHT • Bringing you some of the gardening news highlights
Your GREAT GARDENING FORTNIGHT
Your VEG GARDENING FORTNIGHT • How to grow leeks, make the most of a cold frame and discover a forgotten vegetable
Small space | Big ideas • Don’t let a lack of space put you off recycling your fruit and veg scraps, says Chris Collins
Goodbye to our shining star • The sudden passing of Ruth Hayes has been met with shock and an outpouring of love.
Garden wildlife watch
How to plant pear trees, make a lasagna bed and get the best out of your crop of pumpkins • Anne sets about ensuring more pears for future years
THE INDOOR GARDEN
Turn up the heat with heleniums • This hardworking flower will keep blooming well into later autumn if regularly deadheaded,
8 delightful autumnal stalwarts • considers the fabulous flowers that lure her into the garden this month
12 luminous wonders for magical evenings in the garden
Flowers are just what the doctor ordered
Your GARDENING TEA BREAK
It’s time to be beguiled by bergenia
Autumn tidy up • AG editor Kim Stoddart explains what to do this fortnight in your under-cover haven
Ask JOHN NEGUS
GROWING FROM SEED
5 roses your garden shouldn't be without • Dr Andrew Oldham explains how to treat yourself to the glorious colours, shapes and even fragrances of roses and give them a head start by planting them in the weeks to come
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.
PLANT WATCH • Exciting recommendations from our expert plantsman
TOBY'S TALKING LONGER-LASTING TOMS • How to savour the sweet taste of tomatoes for longer
GARDEN MUSINGS • Bob considers soil-enhancing and wildlife-friendly alternatives to burning