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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Peat-free composts outperform their peat rivals • RHS trials show that new blends are as effective as growing media containing peat

Watch the birdie and count their numbers

A gentle welcome to the new year • There’s work to do, but take it easy to start with

Reuse and recycle seasonal waste • We can find a second use for almost everything

Let’s get sowing some sweet peas • These hardy favourites can be started now, says Ruth

Sowing onions from seed, earlier strawberries and magic microgreens • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next three midwinter weeks

How to grow sensational chilli peppers • Chris Collins reveals how to successfully care for these small space-friendly superstars

Five easy resilient resolutions • Editor Kim Stoddart outlines some ways to help boost results naturally for the year ahead

Three home-grown sugar replacements • Expert Barbara Segall reveals how sweet cicely, stevia and yacon can be grown and used to help reduce processed sugar intakes

Cheers! How to be merry with mocktails • Ellen Mary explains how to help keep winter blues and sniffles at bay with some delicious drinks

Two earthy treats and a timely prune • Anne is thinking about artichokes and spuds, and tackling overgrown apple trees

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Sowing the seeds of love • Mike Palmer shares his seed-sowing secrets

How to make useful things out of pallets • Save money and resources with inspiring hands-on gardener Rosie Irving in this new series

Reflection and planning for the year ahead • Learn from the past to create a happy future garden

How to create a path from recycled materials • Andrew Oldham explains how to save money and and create a unique garden walkway

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

Crossword… just for fun!

Three great ideas for used coffee grounds • Adam reveals how your daily brew can feed plants and help deter pests

In the blue! • Liz Zorab offers some upbeat sky-coloured beauties to distract from seasonal blues

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This traditional star never falls from favour • Choose dianthus for easy-going colour and scent

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

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How to boost resilience when planting trees and shrubs • Toby explains how he is giving his new Irish yews the best chance of success

Exciting new varieties to look out for • Will these be on your shopping list this year?

How to succession sow your way to success in 2025 • Bob explains how to spread your bets and workload for better results no matter the weather