Amateur Gardening - May 13, 2023

In this issue

“There is still time to get May colour into your garden,” says Sally Jenner

“My choice of new and traditional lilac varieties,” says Graham

“Easy to grow and a plentiful cropper, the courgette is a must-have veg,” says Sue Bradley

'Tis the season for containers

Celebrate baskets of colour and patio pots

2 mins

You are wise to sow Clary

A member of the sage clan with many benefits

1 min

Back to nature

Val Garden organically and let nature help you

3 mins

Get set for courgettes

Sow courgette and squash seeds now to enjoy bountiful harvests throughout the summer, says Sue Bradley, as she reveals varieties ideal for all garden situations

6 mins

What to plant for Instant May colour

Flowers can be few and far between this month – but they do not have to be. Sally Jenner reveals the plants you need to glam up your garden right now

4 mins

Top Ten Lilacs

In recent years, traditional lilacs have been joined by many new varieties and there are so many good ones,

6 mins

Ask JOHN NEGUS

John will reply personally to all your gardening questions

8 mins

Hardy annuals, biennials and veg

Alan Toogood explains how to raise hardy annuals from seed sown in spring or autumn, hardy biennials that take two years to grow to mature, and easily grown vegetables

7 mins

Plant mutations

Steve and Val Bradley explain how many of the varieties we regard as ‘normal’, particularly variegated plants, actually started as a mutation or sport

3 mins

Ask ANNE SWITHINBANK

Masterclass on: repotting container shrubs

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.