In the garden

Throughout August I cut the box hedges that give shape to the vegetable garden. They’re just under waist height but that’s enough to protect most plants from the wind and they are a good dark backgrou

With AG’s gardening expert Ruth Hayes

Advice and inspiration with Nige Eaton , horticulture expert at Moss & Moor, Ilkley

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

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

Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks