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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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How has climate change affected your garden? • AG readers are asked to help the RHS plan for climate resilience

Butterfly numbers drop disastrously • Wet start to the year has been bad news for many species

Looking after meadows and lawns • Keep it healthy and watch out for pests, say Ruth

How to cut back tayberries • Prune old canes to the ground and tie in young ones

Watch out for tomato blight • In a bad year, entire crops can be lost, says Ruth

Preserving herbs, beetroot storage and picture-perfect squashes • Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks in the vegetable garden

Step by step Harvest and store your beets • My family loves beetroot so I always grow a big batch to store through the winter months – I’ve been known to store them well into June! Longevity in storage relies upon various factors, so let me reveal to you what they are – then if you store yours into July, let me know!

Top 11 edibles seeds to sow now • It’s not too late to squeeze a few more crops into your tiny garden, writes Chris Collins

How to have the best home-saved vegetable garden seed • Editor Kim Stoddart explains how to plant breed your own more resilient edible seed for free

Where have all my garden birds gone? • Helen Moffat from the RSPB looks at why our gardens become a lot quieter in late summer.

Marvellous Michaelmas daisies • Mandy Bradshaw explains how to brighten autumn days with these beautiful blooms

Seven solutions for tricky garden gaps • Mike Palmer reveals his pick of the best plants to fill those difficult locations

Strawberry planning for next year, harvesting hops and tussie mussie time

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How to create a soothing late summer haven • Liz Zorab outlines planting ideas for a lovely calming space

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The best scented shrubs and more • Start planning to enjoy the stress-relieving fragrances of shrubs and other flowers next summer, says Sue Bradley.

Top five late season bloomers • Cassie King from British Garden Centres explains how to extend the season with these perky perennial planting ideas

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

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Delicious dishes for early autumn • This month, Stephanie Hafferty shares versatile meal ideas with squash and other veg harvests

One Garden Against the World • In an extract from her new book, One Garden Against the World, Kate Bradbury explains how she’s searching for hope in a changing climate

Tips for easy plant propagation • Award-winning floral designer Kim O’Brien reveals some of her favourite plants for propagation

A heavenly blue perennial for beds and lawns • This robust scabious is so easy to grow

Growing leeks for winter veg • A bunch of baby veg for just a few pennies

Evening primrose for late-season beauty • Welcome autumn with these delicate delights

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

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