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.

A warm welcome • Love is in the air

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Bird numbers rise after warm spring in 2025 • An encouraging sign, but numbers are still declining says charity

Large varieties lead the way as households go green • Houseplant sales soar as people see their benefits

Last chance for winter pruning • Keeping trees tidy before they burst into bud

What to plant now: snowdrops • Buy them ‘in the green’ for the best chance of success

Give the garden some late winter love • Caring for the soil and plants for the year ahead

Sowing tomatoes, using up old harvests and planting early spuds • Lucy gets started on the most important tasks of the fortnight ahead

How to build a mini pond • Creating a water source is one of the best things you can do for wildlife in your garden, writes Garden Organic’s Chris Collins

6 tips for seedling success • Editor Kim Stoddart explains how to help boost results with the careful nurturing of new plants

Find out more about fabulous frogs • Jenny Shelton from the Wildlife Trusts explains how to help these amazing amphibians

7 horticultural love stories • Mike Palmer uncovers tales of love and passion behind his favourite romantic plants

Spreading some love in the garden and doing our bit for the bees • This fortnight, Anne’s thoughts turn to Valentine’s day roses, homemade plant food and helping pollinators

You’ll be made up with lipstick vines! • An attractive trailing plant with plentiful flowers

5 of the best flowers • AG editor Kim explains how to add some fantastic florals to your protected growing space

Make your garden into a welcoming social space • Award-winning designer Manoj Malde explains how to blend comfort and beauty with interest and practicality to create an outdoor room to cherish

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7 gold medal plants to brighten your garden • Influenced by the Winter Olympics, Liz chooses a selection of personal winners

Calycanthus ‘Aphrodite’ - a love story worth planting! • Rosie Irving urges you to open your heart to this unfussy, sweet-scented beauty

Gardening for wellbeing • In this monthly series, the fantastic folk at health charity Thrive offer some lovely project ideas to help you find good reasons to enjoy the nurturing potential of your garden and the wider natural world

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

Crossword… just for fun!

Seed selection, sovereignty and saving • Sophie Atkins from Garden Organic’s Heritage Seed Library helps you navigate your seed buying choices this spring

Gifts that gardeners will love • Here is a range of perfect presents for keen gardeners from the team at AG mag

Planning new projects • The satisfaction of creating a new plot is second to none, says Andrew Oldham

Sow some warmth from around the globe • Start half-hardy annuals undercover now

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...