Apples: British to the Core – Horticulturalist Chris Beardshaw uncovers the British contribution to the history of our most iconic fruit. He reveals the ‘golden age’, when the passion and dedication of Victorian gardeners gave us more varieties than anywhere else in the world. Chris also finds out how the remarkable ingenuity of a small group of 20th-century British scientists […]
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The Beechgrove Garden episode 25 2020: Gardening magazine, George is on his allotment celebrating the humble apple and we are treated to a tour of spectacular autumn colour in Branklyn Gardens, Perth, by head gardener Alistair Chalmers. Meanhwhile, Carole revisits a native hedgerow that she helped plant 17 years ago to see it in all its berry bird-feeding
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The Beechgrove Garden episode 23 2020: There is an autumnal feel to Beechgrove this week. George is in his allotment harvesting apples and pears, while Carole creates a bog garden from scratch. Brian puts his ‘no-mow’ garden to bed for the winter and adds some sparkles of spring interest. Meanwhile, Kirsty is in her flat looking at reviving interest in
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The A to Z of TV Gardening – Letter A: Carol Kirkwood takes an alphabetical journey through the world of gardening, getting inspiration and advice from some of the most popular garden presenters and programmes. In this episode, Carol explores subjects that all begin with the letter A, including apples, asparagus and alliums. The A to Z
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In Gardeners World 2018 episode 26: after an extraordinary season, Monty’s orchard has produced a bountiful harvest of apples and he gives advice on how to pick and store them. Frances Tophill makes a final visit to her shared allotment and joins in with the festivities at their annual show. Adam Frost visits the RHS garden Wisley, where
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