May is a time of activity and growth in the garden. This month’s full moon is the Flower Moon or Corn Planting Moon, so-called because many crops and flowering plants can now be sown outside.

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In late May, some half-hardy annuals like cosmos and zinnia can be direct sown and, after all risk of frost has passed, tender seedlings can be acclimatised and planted out in the garden. There’s also still time to sow more tender annuals, such as sweetcorn, cucumbers and melons, under cover until the end of the month.

More seed sowing advice:

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