What's in the issue

In this latest issue of Amateur Gardening, our friendly family of gardening experts offer lots of ideas, advice and inspiration for the gardening fortnight ahead. From flowers and plants for year-round colour and greenery, magnolia, Japanese-inspired planting,  home-made plant feeds, the best ground cover plants, money and time saving tips…. and so much more besides.   No matter the weather we hope to bring some warmth, hope and sunshine into your homes and gardens these next few weeks.   This issue, our merry band of brilliant AG expert contributors include Ruth Hayes, Bob Flowerdew, Graham Clarke, Anne Swithinbank, Lucy Chamberlain, Val Bourne, Sue Bradley, Michael Perry, Beth Chatto Gardens, John Negus, Michael Palmer, Andrew Oldham, Adam Kirtland, Chris Collins and Liz Zorab.