Amateur Gardening - April 22, 2023

In this issue

“I’ll show you great colour combinations for fabulous containers,” says Hazel

“Euphorbias are good for drought gardens,” says Graham

“There are many colourful varieties of carrots for the homegrower,” says Sue

Make more plants for free

Young shoots are excellent cuttings material,

2 mins

The shrubs to prune now

Ruth cuts back a forsythia and potted hydrangea

1 min

Bright, cheeky charmers

Tagetes can do more than brighten your plot,

1 min

AG's peat-free journey

Ruth will be using two top brands to help our readers

2 mins

Focus on... Winter squash

From cheeky pale butternuts to rotund blue beasts, winter squash are a genuine feast for the senses. Lucy shows you how to cultivate the best cucurbits around

2 mins

16 carrot gold

Sow a spectrum of coloured carrots that will look good on the plate and taste delicious, says Sue Bradley, as she reveals her top 16

4 mins

Containers of fire

Brighten the outlook and raise the temperature this summer by planting up pots with flaming colours. Hazel Sillver presents the ultimate hot list for your garden

4 mins

Spring euphorbias

Spring euphorbias are ideal for Mediterranean-style plantings and drought gardens, says Graham Rice, as he lists his top choices

3 mins

Budding and grafting

Alan Toogood describes how to increase roses by budding, plus using whip-and-tongue, saddle and splice grafting to propagate many other plants

6 mins

Blossom watch

Forget watching flowers grow: if you want to see the most profound transition of the season, try hanami,

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.