# BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine — Gardening & Plant Advice

> Digital edition of BBC Gardeners' World Magazine for gardening advice and inspiration. (iPhone/iPad app by Immediate Media Company Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-gardeners-world-magazine/id487737555 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Immediate Media Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/432100616)
- Category: Lifestyle, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 235 App Store ratings · 110 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2012-04-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-gardeners-world-magazine/id487737555/reviews.md

## What is BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine?

Find out what to do now in your garden with the digital edition of Britain’s best-selling gardening publication, BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine.

Packed full of useful advice, tips & tricks and inspiration, this award-winning magazine will help you get the very best from your garden, terrace or backyard, however large or small. 

With contributions from many of the UK’s favourite gardening experts including BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don, plus Carol Klein, Joe Swift, Alan Titchmarsh, and Pippa Greenwood, keen enthusiasts and novices alike will find a wealth of knowledge, delivered in a clear, informative and often humorous way. 
 
The magazine is also recognised for its beautiful plant images. These stunning wildlife-, flower- and nature pictures are brought especially to the fore in the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine App.
 
Inside each issue:
Monthly Checklists from Monty, Carol, Joe and the magazine team demonstrating which key tasks need to be done in your garden for best results, and how to do them.
 
Problem-solving advice from our team of experts, including Gardeners’ Question Time from BBC Radio 4 on a varied range of topics, ranging from how to best support the wildlife in your backyard, to guides to handmade decoration with what you find in your garden.
 
Discover inspiring ways to grow new and familiar plants with easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects in our regular features on flowers, patios, design planning and planting.
 
Practical advice and variety guides to create a productive a Grow Your Own plot, patio or allotment, with helpful tips on vegetables, salads, fruits and herb growing.

**Subscriptions and Single Issues**

Customers can buy single issues and subscriptions using In App Purchase
 
Subscriptions are available on monthly or annual terms.
 
• Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period 
• You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product 
• You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase 
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription
• The app may offer a free trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter. Cancellations must occur 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information.

The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. 

If you would like to get in touch with the team for more information or support please email appsfaq@buysubscriptions.com or alternatively you can visit our App support page https://www.immediateapps.co.uk/apps-faqs/

Immediate Media Company Privacy Policy and Terms of Use:
 
https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/
http://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions

* please note: this digital edition does not include the covermount gifts or supplements you would find with printed copies*

## Key features

- Monthly gardening checklists
- Expert problem-solving advice
- Plant guides and inspiration
- Grow Your Own plot advice
- Stunning plant photography
- Articles from UK gardening experts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12-Month Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 6-Month Subscription | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| 1-Month Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| 3-Month Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Discounted Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 12-Month Subscription Bundle | $43.99 | per year |
| 12-Month Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 1-Month Subscription | $5.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| July 2012 | $4.99 | one-time |
| January 2016 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Complete Your Collection | $49.99 | one-time |
| July 2020 | $4.99 | one-time |
| March 2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| October 2018 | $4.99 | one-time |
| May 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| February 2025 | $6.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📚 High-quality, informative gardening content
- 📸 Beautiful, vibrant photography and illustrations
- 🌍 Accessible globally for international subscribers
- 📖 Well-written articles by expert contributors
- 🎯 Useful practical tips and seasonal advice
- 📱 Digital format convenient for travel
- 🔖 Ability to bookmark and flag articles
- 📺 Great companion to the TV show
- 💚 Biodiversity and wildlife-focused content
- ⭐ Excellent value for gardening knowledge

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Extremely slow loading times
- 🔓 Subscription not recognized after login
- 📥 Painfully slow download speeds
- 🔄 Constant need to re-login repeatedly
- ❌ Cannot access paid content despite subscription
- 🚫 Secret Garden feature inaccessible
- 📱 Poor optimization for mobile devices
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- ⚪ Dark mode text visibility issues
- 🎨 Jittery/laggy page scrolling
- 💳 Unexpected billing and refund issues
- 📧 Excessive subscription reminder emails
- 🔗 Broken support links and pages
- 🖼️ Advertisements freeze the app
- 📉 Reduced content in favor of ads
- 🔐 Lost access to back issues after updates
- 🎁 Digital subscribers miss free gifts/seeds
- 💔 Print subscribers cannot access app
- 🌐 Misleading free app claims

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App stuck on introductory/login page loop
- Subscription code not recognized
- Download freezes at 99% completion
- Issues disappear from library after updates
- Restore purchases function not working
- App crashes when opening articles
- Pages fail to load or scroll
- Night mode switches to bright white randomly
- Close button (X) closes entire app
- Videos in issues not playing
- Bookmarks lost after app updates
- App incompatible with iPad and iPhone simultaneously
- Payment charged after cancellation confirmed
- Support page returns 'server not found' error
- In-app support page displays blank
- New issues not appearing in library
- Unable to access Secret Garden despite valid subscription
- Subscription number not provided after purchase
- App requires re-download of all issues after reinstall
- Inconsistent behavior across Apple and Android platforms

**Most requested features**

- Searchable library of back issues
- Automatic issue downloads
- Persistent bookmarks across devices
- Offline reading capability
- Secret Garden access for all subscribers
- Free gift/seed access for digital subscribers
- App access included with print subscriptions
- Faster, more reliable downloads
- Better customer support responsiveness
- Improved dark mode implementation
- Reduced advertising in content
- Subscription number visibility in app
- Cross-device synchronization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 110)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-gardeners-world-magazine/id487737555/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Cannot use the app

*2026-03-08, version 8.7*

I bought a print and digital subscription and it does not recognise the A subscriber number as they changed from letters to numbers so i cannot use the app - very dusappointing

### 1/5 — I purchased a print and digital subscription and now find I can’t log in to the app

*2026-03-01, version 8.7*

Like a previous reviewer I purchased a print & digital subscription and now find I can’t log in to the app.  Extremely disappointing.

### 1/5 — Can’t read the magazine

*2026-02-27, version 8.7*

There’s no way to sign in so when you try to read any edition the only option it gives is to buy it

### 1/5 — Frustrated

*2026-01-22, version 8.7*

Paid for subscription which includes magazine and digital. Finding it impossible to navigate the app. Cannot access the magazine, does not recognise my subscription code and app insists on returning to the same introductory page.  Regretting renewing my subscription

### 1/5 — Negative first impression

*2025-11-18, version 8.7*

What a shame. I’d looked forward to subscribing to the magazine but the experience with this app is a let down, sadly. I have wasted so much time trying to sort it out (still can’t access my digital subscription). Will wait for the hard copy to arrive instead. Stupid phones anyway, who needs one?

### 2/5 — Only sells you issues

*2025-11-15*

This is a shell to sell you issues of Gardeners World for $6.99 each month or a subscription. If you don’t plan to buy Gardeners World reading material then there’s nothing in this app for you. I gave it  2 stars because the images appear well done and professional. But. I’m deleting the app .

### 1/5 — Not working

*2025-10-15, version 8.7*

App is crashing, coming up with download error, cannot restore my subscription

### 4/5 — mike

*2025-09-01, version 8.7*

can i get the magazine online via the app - i have a magazine subscription but do i need to pay for an online one as well?

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2025-08-16, version 8.7*

Subscribed to the digital edition, received payment confirmation but no ID. Unable to "restore purchase" on any platform without this. Even when logged in, account settings throws me back to login/subscribe

### 2/5 — great content, terrible app

*2023-05-09, version 8.2*

No complaints on the content but the app is a car crash.

Several updates over the years have made it close to unusable, terrible load times that really spoil the experience. 

I notice similar feedback and developers asking for screenshots but they know this is bad, the diagnostics must be shocking and it really is dated. 

You’d be better off getting the magazine, printed on paper, from trees. The irony.

## Frequently asked questions about BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine

### What is BBC Gardeners' World Magazine app?

This app provides the digital edition of BBC Gardeners' World Magazine, Britain's best-selling gardening publication. It offers practical advice, tips, and inspiration for all garden sizes, featuring contributions from well-known UK gardening experts and beautiful plant photography.

### What kind of content can I find in the app?

Inside each issue, you'll find monthly checklists from expert gardeners, problem-solving advice, guides to growing new and familiar plants, and practical tips for creating a productive Grow Your Own plot. The app also highlights stunning wildlife, flower, and nature pictures.

### How can I purchase issues or subscriptions?

You can buy single issues and subscriptions directly within the app using In-App Purchase. Subscriptions are available on monthly or annual terms. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase.

### Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, you can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Cancellations must occur at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period to avoid being charged for the next period.

### Is there a free trial available?

The app may offer a free trial period. If a free trial is offered, any unused portion will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. To avoid being charged, cancellations must be made 24 hours before the end of the trial period.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.7 — 2024-01-30

We are always making improvements to our app, so keep updating to make sure you're on the latest version. Our latest release includes some general bug fixes.

### 8.6 — 2023-11-23

We are always making improvements to our app, so keep updating to make sure you're on the latest version. Our latest release includes some general bug fixes.

### 8.5 — 2023-11-22

We are always making improvements to our app, so keep updating to make sure you're on the latest version. Our latest release includes some general bug fixes.

### 8.4 — 2023-09-15

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### 8.3 — 2023-06-09

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