Amateur Gardening Magazine - August 12, 2023

In this issue

“Japanese anemones are late-flowering perennials that love shady areas,” says Camilla

“Dark beauties to bring drama to you borders,” says Hazel

“Here are my top ten buddlejas, including modern seedless varieties,” says Graham

A final summertime trim

Ruth tidies up her grapevine, trees and wayward shrubs

2 mins

Keeping lavender in shape

A late summer trim after flowering will keep plants shapely

2 mins

It's been a fruitful week!

Ruth has been propagating and pruning her fruit stock

1 min

Project Peat-Free update

So far so good, as flowers and crops benefit, says Ruth

2 mins

Saving seeds for next year

Ruth saves money by harvesting homegrown seeds

2 mins

Wafting into the autumn

Tall verbenas are a worthwhile addition, says Ruth

1 min

Happy harvests

Knowing when to gather crops makes all the difference to taste. Here's to harvests with a smile, says Bob

2 mins

Climate chaos

Val looks at the effect climate change is having on birds

3 mins

Focus on... Growing figs

Fancy a crop with unique ornamental appeal as well as delicious, prolific fruits? Just one year and a south-facing wall is all it takes for figgy delights, says Lucy

6 mins

Enjoy Japanese anemones

For beautiful late-flowering perennials that light up shadier areas of your borders, choose Japanese anemones to take your garden into autumn, says Camilla Phelps

6 mins

Plant your own Black beauties

Whether deep purple, wine red or chocolate, a few plants with dark flowers and foliage can totally transform tired borders, taking them from staid to stylish, says Hazel Sillver

4 mins

Top Ten Buddlejas

If you want a shrub with beautiful flowers that attracts bountiful butterflies choose the butterfly bush, says Graham Rice

6 mins

Gentians on the rocks

Gentians are among the most attractive of rock-garden plants, says Will Ingwersen

2 mins

Success with Peruvian lilies

Christopher Lloyd explains how to care for Alstroemeria ligtu hybrids

2 mins

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Amateur Gardening Magazine Description:

Every week, Amateur Gardening is the first choice for both beginners and knowledgeable gardeners looking for advice and easy-to-follow practical features on growing flowers, trees, shrubs as well as fruit and vegetables. Be inspired, by our beautifully illustrated features covering plant and flower groups, both home grown and exotic, and take a sneak peek into some of the most beautiful private gardens around the country. Plus, every week we feature expert opinion and tips from some of gardening’s most influential exponents including Toby Buckland, Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank, Peter Seabrook and Jo Whittingham.