Gardeners' World 2015 Archives

Gardeners World episode 31 2015

Gardeners’ World 2015 / 2 minutes of reading / March 18, 2018 / By HDclump

Gardeners World episode 31 2015 is the last programme of the current series , Monty Don takes stock of his year at Longmeadow. We visit RHS Wisley to learn why autumn leaves are such a precious commodity for our gardens. And in the final instalment of her botany series, Carol Klein celebrates the glorious displays put on by flowering plants to attract pollinators. Gardeners World episode 31 2015: What to do with leaves Deciduous leaves are a wonderful resource from which to make leafmould and this is a great time of the year to start collecting them […]

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Gardeners World episode 30 2015

Gardeners’ World 2015 / 2 minutes of reading / March 18, 2018 / By HDclump

In Gardeners World episode 30 2015, Carol Klein explores the inner workings of leaves – how they harness the sun’s energy and turn it into food. And Joe Swift meets Griff Rhys Jones for a private tour of his remarkable garden and discovers what a passionate gardener he is. Gardeners World episode 30 2015: Ground cover plants In this week’s show, Monty chooses plants to act as ground cover in his wildlife garden. Ground cover plants are essential for the border, yet are so often overlooked. With careful planning, they can be used to form a dense

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Gardeners World episode 29 2015

Gardeners’ World 2015 / 2 minutes of reading / March 18, 2018 / By HDclump

In Gardeners World episode 29 2015, Monty Don is at Longmeadow with a host of seasonal jobs to keep his autumn garden looking beautiful for as long as possible. And in the third of her fascinating films about how plants work, Carol Klein investigates the science of stems. Gardeners World episode 29 2015: Plant amaryllis bulbs Now is the perfect time to plant amaryllis bulbs for flowering over Christmas and the New Year. Give them a head start by soaking the roots in tepid water overnight, taking care not to immerse the bulb itself. It is thought

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Gardeners World episode 28 2015

Gardeners’ World 2015 / 2 minutes of reading / March 15, 2018 / By HDclump

In Gardeners World episode 28 2015, Carol Klein goes underground to unravel the mysteries of roots and why they are so important to the health of our plants. Joe Swift meets fashion icon Dame Zandra Rhodes to explore how the flowers she likes to grow have influenced her designs over the years. Gardeners World episode 28 2015: Winter containers Many gardeners plant up containers in the summer but have you thought about brightening up your patio with a winter display? There are lots of shrubs and perennials that work well in pots and if you put them

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Gardeners World episode 27 2015

Gardeners’ World 2015 / 3 minutes of reading / March 15, 2018 / By HDclump

In Gardeners World episode 27 2015, charge your glasses as Joe Swift visits a drinkable allotment in London where much of the produce is grown to make beer, wine and cider. And in the first of a five-part series about botany, Carol Klein looks at the capsules of potential that herald the start and end of most plants’ lives – seeds. Gardeners World episode 27 2015: Community orchards There are several communal juicing initiatives for people who would like to make juice or cider from their own apples. For more information, the Orchard Network is a good

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Gardeners World episode 26 2015

Gardeners’ World 2015 / 2 minutes of reading / March 14, 2018 / By HDclump

In Gardeners World episode 26 2015, as autumn unfolds in the garden, Monty Don has plenty to be getting on with at Longmeadow. And in his quest to track down some of the nation’s most remarkable allotments, Joe Swift visits a tropical paradise in Runcorn. Gardeners World episode 26 2015: Plant up dwarf irises in pots Not only is it time to put bulbs into the border, you can also plant them in pots. Bulbs like the dwarf iris, Iris reticulata, can provide stunning colour early next year. Place some very gritty compost in the bottom of a

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Gardeners World episode 25 2015

Gardeners’ World 2015 / 2 minutes of reading / March 13, 2018 / By HDclump

In Gardeners World episode 25 2015, Monty Don tackles some seasonal gardening jobs at Longmeadow and guest presenter Matthew Wilson has some ideas to brighten up a dark, north-facing wall. Gardeners World episode 25 2015: Divide congested agapanthus Although agapanthus like their roots constricted, to improve flowering they should periodically be divided and potted on. This can be done in early autumn, after plants have finished flowering, or between spring and early summer. As the roots can be very tough it is best to use either an old bread knife or other cutting implement with serrated edge,

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Gardeners World episode 24 2015

Gardeners’ World 2015 / 2 minutes of reading / March 13, 2018 / By HDclump

In Gardeners World episode 24 2015, whilst enjoying the late season colour in the Jewel Garden as the summer begins to fade, Monty Don turns his attention to his spring borders which are in need of refurbishment if they are going to pack a punch early next year. Gardeners World episode 24 2015: Protect dahlias from earwigs Earwigs like to eat the flowers and leaves of dahlias, with the older foliage sometimes being reduced to a network of veins. The earwigs hide in sheltered places during the day and emerge after dark to feed. By filling upturned

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Gardeners World episode 23 2015

Gardeners’ World 2015 / 3 minutes of reading / March 12, 2018 / By HDclump

In Gardeners World episode 23 2015 it’s the Bank Holiday weekend and there’s plenty to be getting on with in the garden. Monty Don takes stock of what has and hasn’t worked at Longmeadow, with a view to planning ahead to the autumn. Meanwhile, James Wong goes behind the scenes at Bristol Zoo to find out more about how the animals are kept fed throughout the year. Gardeners World episode 23 2015: Hedge cutting Half the battle with hedge cutting is getting the top of the hedge straight. As Monty says an easy way to achieve this

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Gardeners World episode 22 2015

Gardeners’ World 2015 / 2 minutes of reading / March 12, 2018 / By HDclump

In Gardeners World episode 22 2015, Carol Klein catches up with Geoff and Sally Davis to see how their garden renovation project is coming along. And Monty Don is at Longmeadow enjoying the fruits of his labour, with plenty of seasonal advice in store. Gardeners World episode 22 2015: Tom’s sunflower trial The sunflower trial is still ongoing, with many of the taller varieties still growing skywards without any flowers! But Tom’s been impressed with some of the shorter varieties, many of which look great in a vase. Planting in dry shade Dry shade is

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Gardeners World episode 21 2015

Gardeners’ World 2015 / 2 minutes of reading / March 11, 2018 / By HDclump

At Longmeadow in Gardeners World episode 21 2015, Monty Don’s box hedges are still riddled with blight, so it’s time to call in an expert to decide on the next course of action. He also has a go at growing some mushrooms in the hope of picking a bumper crop in the autumn. Meanwhile, Rachel de Thame visits the garden at Highclere Castle in Berkshire – the filming location for Downton Abbey. Gardeners World episode 21 2015: Grow your own mushrooms Mushrooms are virtually fat and calorie-free and packed full of vitamins and minerals – an 80g

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Gardeners World episode 20 2015

Gardeners’ World 2015 / 2 minutes of reading / March 11, 2018 / By HDclump

With the holiday season well and truly upon us, in Gardeners World episode 20 2015, Monty shares some timely tips on how to make sure your garden doesn’t suffer while you are away. But there are some gardeners that aren’t leave home, as Joe Swift discovers when he meets Phillip Vowles, a prize-winning giant veg grower. Gardeners World episode 20 2015: Topiary tips Topiary is the art of training, cutting and trimming evergreen shrubs and trees into ornamental shapes. It’s an extremely useful way of adding structure, texture and year-round interest, no matter how small your garden. But

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