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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A bright new dahlia wins Peter Seabrook award • Voluptuous Velvet Crush triumphs over 90 floral rivals

Charity garden launched to improve the lives of vulnerable people • Thrive’s accessible plot offers reassurance, help and wellbeing

Trees and shrubs to prune during midsummer • The kindest cut now will keep them shapely and healthy

Keeping on top of fungal diseases • Good husbandry and hygiene are so important

Hoping the heat is on for my chillies • Some light stress can make chilli fruits even hotter

Longer-lasting herbs, ensuring top tomatoes and how to get started with green manures • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

The best long-flowering perennials • Nick Hamilton chooses his favourite plants for spring-tosummer blooms

How to help fledglings • Find out how to help young birds in your garden at this time of year with the RSPB’s top tips

Good vibes gardening! • 15 ways to use your outside space for happy, hopeful and healthier living this summer with editor and resilient-gardening expert Kim Stoddart

How to grow daylilies • Mandy Bradshaw talks to Pollie Maasz, owner of a National Collection of hemerocallis, to find out more about these true summer stars

Cracking kohl rabi, natural pest controls and succulent strawberries • Anne explains how she harnesses nature to keep her seasonal crops fantastic

How to bag more beautiful blooms for free • Mike Palmer explains how to turn softwood and semi-ripe cuttings into healthy, new no-cost plants

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8 quick and easy holiday plant watering tips • Rosie Irving explains how to remove watering worries with these simple, thrifty and thorough methods

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Getting to know hoverflies and hornets • As part off their ‘Hoverfly Hero’ campaign, The Wildlife Trusts and Royal Horticultural Society explain how to welcome these insects into your garden

The community allotments with lots to share • Reader Steve Watkin from County Durham explains why new skills and sustainability make growing such a joy

The perfect dahlias for pots • Smaller dahlias are true patio stars, says aficionado Kim O’Brien

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

10 Superb shrubs for sizzling summer colour • Liz Zorab reveals at some of the best shrubs for warm weather days

7 sensational summer gardens to visit • Find out about some of the most colourful and beautiful gardens around Britain

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Lovely lupins to suit a smaller spot • Delicately perfumed Avalune Mixed will thrive in containers

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Summer lawn care tips • Lawn care experts David Hedges-Gower and STIGA explain how to help...