# Amateur Gardening Magazine — For gardeners of all levels

> Gardening magazine with expert advice for all levels since 1884. (iPhone/iPad app by Kelsey Publishing Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amateur-gardening-magazine/id566689315 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kelsey Publishing Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/551665757)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-10-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amateur-gardening-magazine/id566689315/reviews.md

## What is Amateur Gardening Magazine?

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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This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues.

Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase.

-The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product.
-You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period.
-Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased.
-If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged.

Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account.

We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved.
If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store

Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags.

If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com

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http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

## Key features

- Expert gardening advice
- Practical horticultural content
- Fortnightly publication
- Guidance for green-fingered projects
- Digital issue purchases
- Subscription options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription | $34.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02.02.2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 16.02.2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 23.02.2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 02.03.2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 09.03.2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 23.03.2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 27.04.2013 edition of Amateur Gardening Magazine | $1.99 | one-time |
| 04.05.2013 edition of Amateur Gardening Magazine | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25.05.2013 edition of Amateur Gardening Magazine | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amateur-gardening-magazine/id566689315/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Up date

*2021-08-20*

Cannot up date the app

### 1/5 — New look rubbish

*2017-12-19*

Why do you need to log in every time sort it out or I’m cancelling the subscription

### 1/5 — Was great, but now NOT!

*2017-10-25*

Before the update this app was great but since the update it not good.

- You have to login every time you want to download the latest issue

- The pages do not fit the iPad screen. You have to scroll up and down

- The last issue I downloaded was missing at least one page

etc etc

And, The news feed is just rubbish, get rid of it!!!

I am now considering stopping my subscription!

### 5/5 — Great Read

*2016-08-06*

Never did much in the way of gardening all my life so very nervous beginner but now at 71 with the help of this magazine my education and enjoyment begins.

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2016-08-01*

Great app really easy to use

### 1/5 — IT'S NOT FREE

*2016-04-24*

Only free to download the app, it's NOT free once downloaded! Misleading.

### 5/5 — Great app.

*2016-04-03*

Great app.

### 5/5 — Very Informative

*2015-09-13*

Excellent mag good tips & hints for the novice like me.easy to use app

### 3/5 — Good, BUT...........

*2014-08-25*

Enjoying the magazine until the "rate this" screen came up and wouldn't let me past to continue reading the magazine. Hence this review!!

### 5/5 — Update woes

*2013-10-21*

What's gone wrong since last update shows I have to pay £1.99 per issue even shows all bought back to when I started buying by post not impressed please sort out

## Frequently asked questions about Amateur Gardening Magazine

### Does Amateur Gardening have ads?

Yes, Amateur Gardening contains advertisements. This is common for free apps that offer extensive content and features.

### How much does a subscription to Amateur Gardening cost?

A 1-year subscription to Amateur Gardening costs $34.99 and includes a 1-month free trial. This subscription renews automatically unless cancelled.

### Can I cancel my Amateur Gardening subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription by turning off auto-renewal through your Account Settings. However, you cannot cancel the current subscription during its active period.

### What devices support Amateur Gardening?

Amateur Gardening is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for Apple mobile devices.

### What is the age rating for Amateur Gardening?

The age rating for Amateur Gardening is 9+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 9 and above.

### How often is Amateur Gardening updated?

The latest version of Amateur Gardening is 7.4.10, last updated on December 11, 2025. Updates ensure the app runs smoothly and includes new content.

### Can I access my Amateur Gardening purchases on multiple devices?

Yes, by registering for or logging into a pocketmags account in-app, you can protect your issues and browse purchases across multiple platforms.

### What is the user sentiment for Amateur Gardening?

Amateur Gardening has a perfect 5.0-star rating from 4 reviews, indicating very positive user sentiment. Users appreciate the quality of the content and advice provided.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.4.10 — 2025-12-11

Improved app and reader stability

We always love to hear from you - please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@pocketmags.com with any feedback or if you require assistance

### 7.4.7 — 2025-09-09

Improved app and reader stability

We always love to hear from you - please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@pocketmags.com with any feedback or if you require assistance

### 7.2.5 — 2023-10-26

Welcome to our new app! To retrieve your purchases from our previous app please tap Options > Restore Purchases.

In the unlikely event of any trouble with the update we would recommend deleting and reinstalling the app.

**If you need any assistance, or have any comments or queries, please don't hesitate to contact us - help@pocketmags.com.**

New features:
-New digital edition provider
-New app homepage
-Read whilst downloading
-Multi-platform reading

### 7.1.1 — 2023-08-07

We've improved the initial app loading time and squashed some bugs

### 7.0.10 — 2023-05-16

Hi there readers! We'd like to introduce you to an all-new user interface making your reading experience smarter and easier than ever before. Please let us know if you experience any issues with this update at apps@futurenet.com.

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