The Beechgrove Garden 2023 episode 18 – It’s a momentous occasion at the renowned Beechgrove Garden in Aberdeenshire today, as head gardeners George Anderson and Carole Baxter proudly harvest the first potatoes of the 2023 growing season. The potatoes look magnificent – large, smooth, and free of blemishes. George and Carole are ecstatic as this is one of their best […]
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The Beechgrove Garden 2023 episode 17 – Head gardener Scott Smith hurriedly heads out to the sprawling Picket Fence Garden on this sunny July morning, eager to check on the health and progress of the garden’s prized rose bushes. As he walks among the vibrant blooms, Scott carefully inspects each plant, looking for any signs of disease or nutrient deficiencies.
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The Beechgrove Garden 2023 episode 16 – Last year was a remarkable one for the Beechgrove team as they embarked on an exciting mission to explore the local charity shops in search of hidden treasures. Their dedicated efforts led them to discover a diverse array of containers that, with a touch of creativity, were transformed into breathtaking planters. These ingenious
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RHS Flower Show Tatton Park episode 2 2021: Rachel de Thame and Joe Swift lead the team of garden experts as this year’s RHS Flower Show Tatton Park comes to a close. Love will be in the air as Carol Klein discovers the ‘plants with passion’ on display in the floral marquee. We see how gardens can help us love
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RHS Flower Show Tatton Park episode 1 : Arit Anderson and Adam Frost introduce this year’s RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. With help from the team of garden experts, they bring us the blooming best of the show – all under the theme of ‘flower power’. Rachel De Thame sees how the spectacular contemporary floral displays of Fleur
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Glorious Gardens from Above episode 15 – Aberdeenshire: Christine Walkden heads to the Scottish county of Aberdeenshire. Her balloon takes her to Crathes Castle, ancient seat of Scottish nobles, where she learns about the challenges of gardening in an unforgiving climate and meets Doug, whose father left his mark on the estate. And she gets to grips with
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Glorious Gardens from Above episode 14 – Hampshire: Christine Walkden flies above the green expanses of Hampshire, dropping in on two spectacular gardens. At Mottisfont she meets a gardening veteran who’s handing over the reins to his young protegee, and at the Sir Harold Hillier Garden she learns about keeping it in the family. And she climbs into
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Glorious Gardens from Above episode 13 – Norfolk: Christine Walkden’s balloon travels over the flattest part of Britain as she descends on Norfolk. At East Ruston Gardens she helps cut a hole in a hedge and meets Kathryn, a very determined woman. At the Bressingham Gardens, Christine assists in preparing a tree for felling and we discover the
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Glorious Gardens from Above episode 12 – Staffordshire: Christine Walkden floats over the landlocked Midlands county of Staffordshire. At Biddulph Grange she takes to the water to help remove some unwelcome guests and meets Helen, the ‘heart of the garden‘. At Shugborough Hall she rallies the troops for a spot of tree hugging and we discover how the
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Glorious Gardens from Above episode 11 – Cumbria: Christine Walkden heads for the lakes and fells of Cumbria to visit some more magnificent gardens. At Levens Hall, she lends a hand planting some spring bulbs and hears some of lakeland lad Len’s special memories. At Holehird, she meets the dedicated volunteers who have restored this 19th-century garden to
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Glorious Gardens from Above episode 10 – Gloucestershire: Christine Walkden is in the air above two glorious Gloucestershire gardens. At Hidcote Manor Garden she cuts an underperforming shrub down to size and meets Sue, for whom the garden is an inspiration. At Kiftsgate Court Gardens she tackles an enormous rambling rose. We discover the arts and crafts heritage
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Glorious Gardens from Above episode 9 – Scottish Borders: Christine Walkden’s balloon odyssey takes her to the Borders region of Scotland, where she discovers the role art and literature play in creating memorable gardens. At Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford she tries her hand at fly-fishing and meets Jeannette, whose family history there spans a century. At Little Sparta
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