And if you're wondering why I've been digging a hole deep enough to warrant a ramp in case any of the hedgies fall in overnight, keep buying AG to find out... 🦔🦔 #amateurgardening #hedgehogs

Thank you to everyone who responded to the Monty story. Our aim was to report the trade's reaction to his comments & the reason for it. We fully support sustainable gardening & as regular readers know, advocate the use of peat-free products and home composting on our pages

Add some winter cheer with correas, my feature in the latest issue of Amateur Gardening

From the sublime (hellebore buds, hurray, a sign of spring!) to the ridiculous (this summer's trailing lobelia still in flower). Seasons are still all over the place

Absolutely, Bob's baby salads, read all about it!

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Due to an administration error a number of subscription copies for this week's AG (Dec 5) weren't sent out. This has now been rectified & you should have your mags by Saturday #amateurgardening

A mix of free seeds are back with this week's AG, plus all the usual info & advice from the best in the business, as well as lots of colourful inspiration to whet your whistle for winter planning & the dawn of a new year. And all for £1.99 #amateurgardening

I meant 2020, of course. Apologies, it's been quite the morning... 😳

Good grief, it's the last weekend in November! Never mind, we are looking forwards to spring with our cracking crocus issue that includes moving a tree, caring for hedgehogs & the best Welly boots to buy. All this & the best gardening advice and info, for £1.99 #amateurgardening

How has gardening helped you through the lockdowns of 2021? We would love to hear about the inspiration behind your growings and how they helped you and others. Email ruth.hayes@futurenet.com, with pictures, and tell us more. Deadline for submissions is midnight on Dec 2

We play Game of Erythroniums this week as we enter the world of these early-flowering shady beauties. There's also festive gifts, pruning, new plants, why we use lime plus everlasting blooms, winter clematis & the best gardening info & advice, all for just £1.99 #amateurgardening

Sadly we couldn't get Nick Cave nor Kylie Minogue to edit this week's issue but we do have some bloomin' lovely wild roses to brighten your week. Plus winter scents, bareroot planting, top advice from Anne, Bob, John, Lucy, Peter, Val et al and all for £1.99 #amateurgardening

This week we look at winter wildlife & how we can see our furry, spiky, creepy-crawly, feathered friends through winter. We also look at evergreens, planting pals for tulips, plus all the usual help & top advice from the best in the business. All for £1.99 #amateurgardening

Everything's coming up roses this week as we look at the best bourbons for your garden - & it wouldn't be Hallowe'en if @HeadGardenerLC wasn't to hand with tips for growing top pumpkins. Plus advice, tips, colour & inspiration from the best gardening writers. All for £1.99

According to @guardian welly boots are the season's hottest fashion accessory, which means we've been trendsetting for years 😂 Never skimp on wellies, they need to be comfy & supportive. My @Barbour pair were a prezzie years ago & they're cosy as slippers #amateurgardening

Thank you to everyone who replied to this, we will be including your comments on our next available news pages! #amateurgardening

Strawberries? In October? Has anyone else had unseasonal flowerings and fruitings this year? #amateurgardening

To leaven the mood we've been watching videos of the hedgehog in the garden. It has a healthy thicket of prickles and a generous underskirt that makes it look a bit like a hovercraft. Or is that a mad description?

Tiptoe in for a sneak peek at this week's tulip-themed AG. Plant protection, fiery free California poppy seeds, roses, pruning, garlic & tonnes of terrific tulips. Not to mention puzzles, prizes & the best gardening news and advice, all for £1.99 #amateurgardening

The best news ever and completely and utterly deserved! Go Lucy!!