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The Beechgrove Garden episode 7 2019

The Beechgrove Garden 2019 / 2 minutes of reading / June 6, 2019 / By HDclump

In Beechgrove Garden episode 7 2019, competition is hotting up between what’s being grown in Carole’s immaculate 6×8 greenhouse compared to the Heath Robinson atmosphere of Brian’s poly tunnel. Carole returns to Garthdee allotments in Aberdeen to see how the youngest allotment holder, Sophie McKilligan, has fared after Carole’s first visit. Carole helps Sophie create an easy wildlife pond to attract wildlife and pollinators. And George visits Waterside near Kilmarnock and Clover Park garden. The garden is an eclectic mix of architectural and ornamental features including a woodland and azalea walk, a fernery, a gunnera bog and is […]

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Gardens Near and Far ep. 3 – Babylonstoren, South Africa

Gardens Near and Far episode 3 – Babylonstoren, South Africa

Gardens Near and Far / 2 minutes of reading / June 6, 2019 / By HDclump

Gardens Near and Far episode 3 – Babylonstoren, South Africa: Jean-Philippe Teyssier, a landscape architect, takes us on a journey to discover the most beautiful gardens in the world. Set within 3,5 hectares (8 acres) of cultivated fruit and vegetables, the big garden at Babylonstoren is at the heart of the farm. It was inspired by the historic Company’s Garden in Cape Town, which supplied sailing ships of the Dutch East India Company with fresh vegetables and fruit during the days when the Cape was a halfway station between Europe and Asia. But we also link back to

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Gardens Near and Far ep. 2 - Agdal, Morocco

Gardens Near and Far episode 2 – Agdal, Morocco

Gardens Near and Far / 1 minute of reading / June 5, 2019 / By HDclump

In Gardens Near and Far episode 2 – Agdal, Morocco, nestled between the Atlas Mountains and the Djebilet desert, the Agdal garden is an oasis of more than 500 hectares surrounded by ramparts, next to Marrakech. Jean-Philippe Teyssier, a landscape architect, takes us on a journey to discover the most beautiful gardens in the world. Gardens Near and Far episode 2 – Agdal, Morocco The Agdal Gardens (or Aguedal Gardens) are botanical gardens of around 400 hectares (4.0 km2; 1.5 sq mi) in surface area, located to the south of Dar El Makhzen, the Royal Palace, and the

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Gardening Australia episode 18 2019

Gardening Australia 2019 / 4 minutes of reading / June 2, 2019 / By HDclump

In Gardening Australia episode 18 2019: Tino Carnevale tinkers with some spicy crops, Jane Edmanson explores an inner city walled garden, Josh Byrne learns about terrestrial orchid propagation and Clarence Slockee shares some native food plants perfect for pots. 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 18 2019 The Mulberry Project Costa takes a trip to Toowoomba to explore a not-for-profit providing new migrants with garden space to grow

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The Beechgrove Garden episode 6 2019

The Beechgrove Garden 2019 / 2 minutes of reading / May 30, 2019 / By HDclump

This week on Beechgrove Garden episode 6 2019, George is in the fruit cage rescuing the raspberries, while Carole plants brassicas and beans in the veg plot. A garden that needs little attention while still looking attractive is a constant request. Brian takes an in-depth look at what makes the Low Maintenance Garden at Beechgrove. Following the theme of low maintenance in a very different way, George visits Iris Jarret’s unconventional garden in Wormit. Iris’s garden is an unashamedly untamed, self-maintaining but delightful garden overlooking the Tay. The Beechgrove Garden episode 6 2019 How to grow

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Chelsea Flower Show episode 16 2019

Chelsea Flower Show 2019 / 2 minutes of reading / May 26, 2019 / By HDclump

Chelsea Flower Show episode 16 2019: Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift look back on the highlights of the week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019. Chelsea Flower Show episode 16 2019 The first Royal Horticultural Society Great Spring Show was held in 1862, at the RHS garden in Kensington. Before this date the RHS had held flower shows from 1833 in their garden in Chiswick, which themselves had been preceded by fetes. The Kensington Garden was chosen as a site because the flower shows in Chiswick were experiencing falling visitor numbers due to problems such as

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Gardening Australia episode 17 2019

Gardening Australia 2019 / 2 minutes of reading / May 26, 2019 / By HDclump

Gardening Australia episode 17 2019: Millie Ross revamps a challenging garden bed, Josh Byrne meets composting entrepreneur, Jerry Coleby-Williams visits an Aroid addict and Jane Edmanson celebrates Botanic Gardens Day with a trip to Geelongs Botanic Garden. 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 17 2019 Growing Opportunities Costa visits a nursery that is providing a supported work environment for people with disabilities to grow top quality plants. Costa visits

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Chelsea Flower Show episode 15 2019

Chelsea Flower Show 2019 / 2 minutes of reading / May 25, 2019 / By HDclump

On Chelsea Flower Show episode 15 2019: Monty Don and Joe Swift look back at the highlights of their week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019. Chelsea Flower Show episode 15 2019 The first Royal Horticultural Society Great Spring Show was held in 1862, at the RHS garden in Kensington. Before this date the RHS had held flower shows from 1833 in their garden in Chiswick, which themselves had been preceded by fetes. The Kensington Garden was chosen as a site because the flower shows in Chiswick were experiencing falling visitor numbers due to problems such as

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Chelsea Flower Show episode 14 2019

Chelsea Flower Show 2019 / 2 minutes of reading / May 25, 2019 / By HDclump

On Chelsea Flower Show episode 14 2019: it’s the end of the week at the Chelsea Flower Show, and Monty Don and Joe Swift are celebrating in style with the winner of this year’s coveted BBC RHS People’s Choice Award. Carol Klein shares her top plant trends for 2019, Adam Frost proves it’s possible to enjoy your garden long after the sun’s gone down, and Toby Buckland shows us how to create extra space in the smallest of gardens. Chelsea Flower Show episode 14 2019 The first Royal Horticultural Society Great Spring Show was held in 1862,

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Chelsea Flower Show episode 13 2019

Chelsea Flower Show 2019 / 2 minutes of reading / May 24, 2019 / By HDclump

Chelsea Flower Show episode 13 2019: Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift are joined by Mary Berry as they celebrate the end of a wonderful week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They’ll reveal the winner of this year’s BBC RHS People’s Choice Award, Carol Klein gets her hands on the newly crowned plant of the year, and Chelsea’s top designers share their design tips for 2019. Chelsea Flower Show episode 13 2019 The first Royal Horticultural Society Great Spring Show was held in 1862, at the RHS garden in Kensington. Before this date the RHS had held flower

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Chelsea Flower Show episode 12 2019

Chelsea Flower Show 2019 / 2 minutes of reading / May 24, 2019 / By HDclump

In Chelsea Flower Show episode 12 2019: celebrating a glorious week at RHS Chelsea, Angellica Bell and the Rich Brothers share their personal highlights from this year’s show. They exclusively reveal the nation’s favourite RHS Space To Grow garden, James Wong proves it’s possible to grow your own – however big your plot, and presenter Gaby Roslyn shares her passion for plants. Chelsea Flower Show episode 12 2019 The first Royal Horticultural Society Great Spring Show was held in 1862, at the RHS garden in Kensington. Before this date the RHS had held flower shows from 1833 in

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Chelsea Flower Show episode 11 2019

Chelsea Flower Show 2019 / 2 minutes of reading / May 24, 2019 / By HDclump

Tonight in Chelsea Flower Show episode 11 2019: Monty Don, Joe Swift and the team meet some of the first timers at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019. Joe talks to an allium grower who’s never exhibited at Chelsea before, and they interrogate a policewoman turned plantswoman who reveals her secret to stopping slugs eating her hostas. Carol Klein hunts out the best bulbs to plant for year-round interest, and Adam Frost is making a splash with his take on water features. Chelsea Flower Show episode 11 2019 The first Royal Horticultural Society Great Spring Show was

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