Amateur Gardening - May 27, 2023

In this issue

“What to plant to help butterflies in spring, summer and autumn,” says Anne

“Berberis have colourful foliage & prolific flowers,” says Graham

It's a busy bank holiday

IT is the final bank holiday until August and our gardens are in their growing prime, so let’s get out there and make the most of it!

1 min

How to pot up seedlings

Knowing when they are ready is important

1 min

Mite fever...

Bob explains how you can protect your greenhouse crops in hot weather if they fall prey to red spider mites

2 mins

Lungs of the earth

Trees help sustain so much life on our planet

3 mins

Understanding peat-free

What is peat-free compost and how should we use it? Victoria Wright, of Melcourt Industries, looks at the introduction of peat-free compost and its various components

4 mins

The town dweller's guide to Cottage gardens

A cottage garden without the cottage? Why not, says Martyn Cox, especially as many of the plants and techniques will work just as well in an urban setting

4 mins

Create a butterfly garden

Nurturing these delicate winged insects will benefit the environment as well as bringing the garden to life

6 mins

Top Ten Berberis

With colourful foliage and prolific flowers, there's a berberis that will suit almost any garden situation

4 mins

Green manures

Steve and Val Bradley outline the benefits and challenges of using green manures

4 mins

Helping a hoya

Masterclass on: caring for wax flowers

1 min

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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.