Spring has finally arrived at Beechgrove, bringing with it the promise of new growth and fresh possibilities. As always, our dedicated gardeners Kirsty and Brian are thinking several steps ahead, planning for the seasons to come while tackling the challenges of Scotland’s ever-changing climate.
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Welcome back to Beechgrove Garden, where the air is buzzing with activity and the soil holds the promise of delicious harvests. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the joys of productive gardening. Indeed, the team is busy ensuring future feasts are well underway. Onions and potatoes, those humble yet essential staples, are taking centre stage. It’s a time of nurturing seedlings and preparing the ground for bounty to come. The garden is truly waking up, and we are right there with it.
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The Beechgrove Garden 2023 episode 26: In the final heartfelt episode of Beechgrove Garden’s vibrant summer series, our cherished hosts Carole Baxter and George Anderson find themselves enveloped in a serene, reflective mood. They stand amidst the verdant expanses, casting their gazes backward to reminisce about the unfolding of the 2023 growing season. It’s been a year marked by contrast: a sweltering, arid June that parched the earth, a moisture-laden August that brought droplets to petals, and a sudden resurgence of searing heat in the early days of September. With such a diverse weather tapestry, the natural question arises –
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The Beechgrove Garden 2023 episode 5: As the coronation weekend approaches, a touch of royal flair graces the work at Beechgrove Garden. Carole Baxter and Calum Clunie pay homage to HM King Charles III’s reportedly favored flower, the delphinium, by planting them in the garden. Simultaneously, Carole revitalizes the Garden for Wildlife by introducing a variety of plant species known to benefit pollinators and other creatures. Calum takes on the task of replating some roses that underperformed last year, while Brian Cunningham shares an update on his ongoing gardening endeavors in Perthshire. Additionally, Beechgrove offers the latest installment in their
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The Beechgrove Garden 2023 episode 2: Carole Baxter and Calum Clunie provide more gardening tips and advice from Beechgrove Garden. It’s a busy time in the garden, with sowing and planting taking place for the approaching summer. The year’s first early potatoes get started, and there is a trial of tomato plants suited to windowsill growing. Calum checks on the progress of the variety of supermarket bulbs he bought last year, and Kirsty Wilson starts the first in her series by looking at the selection, care and display of houseplants. And George Anderson provides the first update
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The Beechgrove Garden 2023 episode 1: Beechgrove Garden is back and celebrating its 45th anniversary. Across the series, the expert gardeners experiment with growing tomatoes on the windowsill, homegrown salads and vegetables, as well as the traditional Beechgrove Garden potato trials. All summer, the show will have advice and instruction for gardeners of all kinds, from beginner to expert. There will also be a focus on some particular gardening areas, including a monthly Back to Basics guide, where the team give a masterclass on the key skills needed to be a great gardener. Kirsty Wilson will be
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