In this issue

Time to bare all! We reveal great winter plants with gorgeous stems.

Bob Flowerdew: it’s good to put down layers of mulch, says Bob.

Letters to Wendy: your stories, pictures, tips and recipes.

A Gardener’s Miscellany: pansies and violas are the subject for facts, puzzles, prizes and fancies..

Get Interest And Colour With Winter Stems

As we head into the coldest season, interest comes courtesy of plants that bare all. Anna Toeman gives a rundown of the stems that really make a statement

3 mins

Surviving The Cold

Most of us think of cacti and succulents as houseplants that can’t survive outside in winter, but Tamsin Westhorpe reveals a few that can – under certain conditions

3 mins

Winter Structure With Evergreens

With their glossy leaves, interesting colours, textures and shapes, evergreens are essential at any time of year but never more so than in winter, says Sally Jenner

2 mins

Divide And Rule With Flowering Hedges

Why settle for a functional fence when you can beautify boundaries – and attract wildlife – with the brilliant blooms of a floriferous hedge, says Graham Clarke

2 mins

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Amateur Gardening Magazine Description:

Every week, Amateur Gardening is the first choice for both beginners and knowledgeable gardeners looking for advice and easy-to-follow practical features on growing flowers, trees, shrubs as well as fruit and vegetables. Be inspired, by our beautifully illustrated features covering plant and flower groups, both home grown and exotic, and take a sneak peek into some of the most beautiful private gardens around the country. Plus, every week we feature expert opinion and tips from some of gardening’s most influential exponents including Toby Buckland, Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank, Peter Seabrook and Jo Whittingham.