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Gardens Near and Far episode 19 – Het Loo

Gardens Near and Far / 2 minutes of reading / July 15, 2019 / By HDclump

In the 17th century, William III of Orange and his wife Mary II acquired the estate of Het Loo, creating over 650 hectares of woodland and parkland, in an outstanding garden inspired by the French baroque gardens of the time. The flowerbeds are not merely decorative elements designed to attract the eye. They are also intended to be a display power and glory. In the 19th century, the royal garden was transformed into a romantic style park. In 1970, the Dutch State decided to restore the garden’s original appearance. The garden, which is the pride of the Dutch […]

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Nadiya’s Time to Eat episode 1 – Recipes in a Rush

Nadiya Hussain / 2 minutes of reading / July 15, 2019 / By HDclump

Nadiya’s Time to Eat episode 1 – Recipes in a Rush: Nadiya Hussain kicks off the series with her top time-saving recipes for when you are in a rush. A nifty trick for turning pancakes into a mouth-watering raspberry and peanut butter traybake brings a little ray of sunshine to even the busiest of days. A cracking omelette wrap bursting with sun-dried tomato paste, olives and mushrooms is so speedy you will have lunch sorted in under ten minutes. And a cheat’s guide to a zesty haddock, with the fastest roast potatoes ever, takes the stress out of

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The Irish Revolution episode 1 – We Lived in Dreams

History / 2 minutes of reading / July 15, 2019 / By HDclump

The Irish Revolution episode 1 – We Lived in Dreams: Marking the centenary of the Irish War of Independence, a major documentary project narrated by Cillian Murphy. Revealing the extraordinary story of how against all odds and armed with little more than idealism, blind faith and courage, a small group of rebels forced Britain, the world’s most powerful nation, to withdraw after centuries of conquest and misrule, this is a landmark production for audiences throughout the world. Featuring rarely seen archive footage, rare, first hand witness accounts, 3-D CGI mapping, dramatic visuals and contributions by the finest writers

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Northern Wilderness episode 4 – In Arctic Footsteps

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / July 14, 2019 / By HDclump

Northern Wilderness episode 4: in this episode of the series, Ray follows in the footsteps of an unsung British hero who helped put modern Canada on the map. In a stunning celebration of one of earth’s last great wildernesses, Ray Mears goes on an epic adventure into Canada’s unforgiving yet inspiring landscape. John Rae from Scotland was the first great Arctic explorer and came to be regarded as the foremost authority on First Nation methods of Arctic survival and travel. Ray Mears follows the story of how John Rae found the Northwest Passage – the Holy Grail of

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Gardens Near and Far episode 18 – MUSKAU

Gardens Near and Far / 3 minutes of reading / July 14, 2019 / By HDclump

Gardens Near and Far episode 18 – MUSKAU: in 1811, Prince Hermann von Pückler, one of the leading 19th century landscape gardeners, decided to dedicate his life to creating the ideal estate, in which he experimented with new forms of landscape. Although he was very influenced by English gardens, Hermann Von Pückler moved away from them when designing his park, which he included in his treatise on gardens so that everybody could take inspiration from it and copy it. Since the end of World War 2, the estate has been located on the border between Germany and Poland.

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Gardening Australia episode 24 2019

Gardening Australia 2019 / 2 minutes of reading / July 12, 2019 / By HDclump

Gardening Australia episode 24 2019: Clarence shares some traditional land management techniques, Millie Ross visits the work of a Taungurung artist, Tino Carnevale plants native edibles at The Patch and Costa Georgiadis meets a D’harawal Elder. Gardening Australia has always provided practical, trustworthy and credible gardening advice to inspire and entertain. Join Costa Georgiadis and the team as they traverse the country unearthing the best gardens. Gardening Australia episode 24 2019 Aunty Fran Costa is at Mt Annan Botanic Gardens to meet with Aunty Fran, a D’harawal educator, botanist and environmental scientists. Costa visited the Australian

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Adolf Island – investigation of Nazi crime scenes

History / 2 minutes of reading / July 11, 2019 / By HDclump

Adolf Island: Caroline Sturdy Colls, a world leader in the forensic investigation of Nazi crime scenes, is chasing clues to an unsolved case: a concentration camp that existed on the British island of Alderney. Witnesses and survivors claimed that thousands died there, but only 389 bodies have ever been found. Under heavy restrictions imposed by the local government, which may not want its buried secrets revealed, Colls must uncover the truth using revolutionary techniques and technologies. Adolf Island – investigation of Nazi crime scenes In June 1940, the entire population of Alderney, about 1,500 residents, were

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Northern Wilderness episode 3 – The Unknown Pioneer

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / July 11, 2019 / By HDclump

Northern Wilderness episode 3 – The Unknown Pioneer: Ray Mears goes on an epic adventure into Canada’s unforgiving yet stunning wilderness. For Ray Mears there is one British pioneer who stands above all others in the exploration of Canada. That man is Samuel Hearne. In learning to travel using First Nations skills, he set the template for successful travel into Canada’s wilderness. Hearne’s story is defined by hardship and adventure, an inspiring tale made more powerful by the journal he left as a legacy. In a celebration of one of Earth’s last great wildernesses, Ray follows in the

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Gardens Near and Far episode 17 – Vallée aux Loups

Gardens Near and Far / 2 minutes of reading / July 11, 2019 / By HDclump

Gardens Near and Far episode 17: a few kilometres from Paris, the Vallée aux Loups spans more than 60 hectares of isolated woodland. In the 19th century, it attracted prestigious gardeners and many artists. François-René de Chateaubriand stayed at the Vallée aux Loups for eleven years, infusing the estate with a romantic spirit. The rich and fertile lands of the neighbouring plots are now also attracting renewed interest. The local county has gradually incorporated these plots into a large park, which is open to the public. Gardens Near and Far episode 17 – Vallée aux Loups

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The Art on Your Wall

Art / 2 minutes of reading / July 10, 2019 / By HDclump

The Art on Your Wall: Sue Perkins charts the changes in British taste towards domestic art by delving into the stories of contemporary bestsellers, charting the history of post-war prints and aiming to see first hand what the average British person displays above their mantelpiece. Half of British living rooms have art on their wall bought from high street stores, and many of the British artists who created them are among the country’s most successful – but we’ve never heard of them. Sue also tracks down the creators of recent history’s most popular prints to discover their opinions

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Northern Wilderness episode 2 – The Company that Built a Country

Nature / 2 minutes of reading / July 10, 2019 / By HDclump

Northern Wilderness episode 2 – The Company that Built a Country: Ray Mears goes on an epic adventure into Canada’s unforgiving yet stunning wilderness. As Ray travels across land and by canoe, he tells the story of one of the greatest companies the world has ever known – the Hudson’s Bay Company that opened up Canada. Ray discovers how those early traders were pioneers who laid the foundations of the modern Canadian state. He also demonstrates local crafts and bushcraft skills that bring the landscape to life. Northern Wilderness episode 2 – The Company that Built a

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Gardens Near and Far episode 16 – La Roche Guyon

Gardens Near and Far / 2 minutes of reading / July 10, 2019 / By HDclump

Gardens Near and Far episode 16 – La Roche Guyon: Partly dug out in the chalk cliffs along a bend in the River Seine, the castle of La Roche Guyon overlooks an outstanding vegetable and fruit garden. Developed by Duke Alexandre de la Rochefoucauld in the early 18th century, this garden, which as well as being a place of production and experiment is also a pleasure garden, reflects the spirit of the Enlightenment. Still today, alongside the garden’s strict geometrical lines there is an innovative approach to the choice of plantations and gardening techniques. Gardens Near and

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