A walk on the wild side

It’s a funny old world

Frances Tophill, one of the UK’s most recognisable gardeners, tells Sue Bradley how she’s adapted to gardening in different areas and why she is on a mission to get more young people growing plants

I owe my love of plants to my grandparents. My grandfather was a passionate gardener who taught me about soil, seed sowing and nurturing the land. My grandmother opened my eyes to colour, scent, form

Amateur Gardening is proud to encourage its readers to work with nature. Sue Bradley discovers how increasing numbers of people are embracing organic methods of gardening

Bringing you some of the gardening news highlights

Chris Skinner, National Trust head gardener at Hinton Ampner in Hampshire, talks holistic gardens, late-summer planting, preparing for winter and planning for spring