Video Clump (Gardening & Cooking Videos)

The clocks spring forward this weekend, so it's time to get down to business in the garden. Monty Don plants up a new bed of asparagus and shows us how to lift and divide hostas. And on our second visit to South Africa, we explore the conditions that allow agapanthus to thrive in the wild. Moved here : https://video-clump.com/2017/11/26/gardeners-world-episode-4-2015/  Gardening how to's : 1. Agapanthus tips Steve and Elaine Hickman, holders of a National Collection of Agapanthus, have given us their top tips for keeping agapanthus happy in pots. If you’re buying smaller plants, place several together in a pot as this restriction of the roots initiates flower buds. Put two or three 9cm plants in a 30cm/10 litre pot. They should be happy for two years. Then repot into a container just 5-7cm bigger than the previous pot. Ensure there is good drainage, with a mix of 2 parts compost to 1 part sand, gravel or grit. From mid-March to mid-September, give the plants a high-p...

The tomatoes in the growbags were looking the best and also have the best crops. Surprisingly the plants in the self-watering systems were suffering the most, with the leaves rolled and yellowing and growth stunted.The system with a growbag placed on a wicked reservoir system was full to the top and the compost waterlogged. This post was moved here :   https://video-clump.com/2017/12/12/ beechgrove-garden-episode-16-2015 /  ‎ The plants in the Autopot system were looking a bit better, but the fruit is not ripening in these pots either.Jim also talked about a letter that we have received about the use of the ‘expensive’ watering systems. Jim explained that our aim is always to try the systems and recommend those which work well. Using self-watering systems also means that you can go away on holiday without worrying about the plants. These systems can last 10 years or more if looked after properly, so they can be a worthwhile investment. Featured varieties: Tomato ‘Sun...