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Beechgrove Garden ep.16 2015

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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 ‘Sungold’ To

Big Dreams Small Spaces Series 2 Ep.4 - Oxford

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Monty Don helps create gardens for people with little space.Monty Don travels around the country helping amateurs to create the garden of their dreams. This week, he helps to fulfil the ambitions of two very different groups of people. This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/03/29/big-dreams-small-spaces-episode-4-2016/ Big Dreams Small Spaces Series 2 Ep.4 - Oxford

Beechgrove Garden ep.15 2015

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The Beechgrove team take the high road to the beautiful Howe of Cromar on the edge of the Highlands for a special Beechgrove Roadshow. This post was moved here : https://video-clump.com/2017/12/12/ beechgrove-garden-episode-15-2015 /  ‎ Along the road we host a Q&A evening with no shortage of questions from the audience and an abundance of fascinating answers from Jim, Carole, George and Chris.  George visits Anne Harper's beautiful garden, close beside the river in Aboyne, to see her collection of Scottish cooking apples and a huge border of architectural plants for people to admire from the bridge.  Jim goes to the Tarland Community Garden, an exciting new venture, to find real community spirit with gardeners generous with their time and eager to help others.  The Beechgrove Garden is a gardening programme, which started on 14 April 1978. The original plot of land used was the small area of garden attached to the BBC studios in Beechgrove Terrace, Aberdeen. Due to it

River Cottage Australia ep.3 2016

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 Tonight on River Cottage Australia, Paul hits the road to test his food for a city market for the very first time.After ironing out some of the food van fumbles, Paul drives it over the mountains and into the “big smoke”. In Canberra, he’s overwhelmed by the urban growers he meets along the way and challenges the van to its ultimate test.  River Cottage Australia is an Australian adaption of the English franchise of the same name. The series sees former chef Paul West showcase local produce and farming while attempting to live in a self sufficient manner.Watch Aussie Chef Paul West as he follows in the steps of his mentor Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.This week, Paul had the pleasure of working with the hard-working team from OzHarvest to help 'nourish our country'. River Cottage Australia ep.3 2016

Beechgrove Garden ep.14 2015

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Back at Beechgrove, Jim checks up on the progress of his tomatoes and there's lemons for gin and tonics up in the conservatory. It's all looking very rosy when Jim meets the Duchess of Northumberland at the spectacular Alnwick Garden, one of the world's most ambitious new gardens. This post was moved here : https://video-clump.com/2017/12/12/ beechgrove-garden-episode-14-2015 /  ‎ There's plenty to catch up on at the Beechgrove Garden and a bountiful harvest to enjoy too. At Cove allotments, near Aberdeen, the small plots are packed in cheek-by-jowl making it easy for the plotters to socialise and of course, learn from each other. As Jim says, 'every day is a school day'. How to achieve amazing amaryllises and productive pepper plants. Beechgrove Garden ep.14 2015

Big Dreams Small Spaces Series 2 Ep.3 - Bromley

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Monty Don helps two pairs of amateur gardeners who want to create dream gardens in very different urban spaces. This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/03/29/big-dreams-small-spaces-episode-3-2016/ Big Dreams Small Spaces Series 2 Ep.3 - Bromley

Love Your Garden Ep.3 - Series 5

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This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/04/10/love-your-garden-episode-3-2015/ Alan Titchmarsh and the team head for rural Cornwall, where they create a spectacular contemporary garden for Chris Finney, a former serviceman who was awarded the George Cross in 2003. A space age-inspired area - complete with solar dome - will test Chris's knowledge as a novice gardener, and provide a stimulating haven for his young family. Love Your Garden Ep.3 - Series 5

Big Dreams Small Spaces Series 2 Ep.2 - Clapham

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Monty Don helps two sets of amateur gardeners with very definite ideas and very different approaches to creating their dream gardens. This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/03/28/ big-dreams-small-spaces-episode-2-2016 / Meanwhile in Hereford, Frankie is trying to renovate her cottage garden with the help of her mother Pat, in memory of Frankie's sister who died in a tragic accident. Frankie has an ambitious, if rather chaotic, approach to gardening and wants to include some unusual elements like a Roman-style pond and a gigantic head made from mud. Monty is stunned by Frankie's plans, but can he persuade her to follow his practical advice? Big Dreams Small Spaces Series 2 Ep.2 - Clapham

Big Dreams Small Spaces Series 2 Ep.1 - Salisbury

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Monty Don travels around the country helping amateurs to create the garden of their dreams. In this episode, he is asked to rescue two nightmare outside spaces. This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/03/28/ big-dreams-small-spaces-episode-1-2016 /   Meanwhile in Barnet, Monty gets to work on an overgrown allotment which is being turned into a site for keeping bees. The owner Nighat wants to grow her own fruit and veg as well as bee-friendly plants, but currently all that's there are weeds and overgrown trees. After a trip to a stunning forest garden, Nighat is determined to turn this site around. But can Monty persuade her to leave her worries at the garden gate and just go for it? Big Dreams Small Spaces Series 2 Ep.1 - Salisbury

Love Your Garden Ep.2 - Series 5

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This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/04/09/love-your-garden-episode-2-2015/  Then, as she returned from hospital, she woke up to find their house knee-deep in flood water. Now they are finally able to move back into their home, Alex is about to retire and they are looking forward to celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, so Alan and his gang have come to their rescue. Inspired by the classic American white picket fence style, the team set about transforming Sheila and Alex's stormwrecked garden into a picture perfect paradise. Love Your Garden Ep.2 - Series 5

Beechgrove Garden ep.13 2015

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In the Beechgrove Garden, Jim and George are in the fruit cage while Carole starts off new collections of odd aubergines and small sweet peppers. Staying on a small scale, George is also back in his 'square metre' plot attempting to be constantly productive in the tiniest space. Post moved here: https://hdclump.com/beechgrove-garden-episode-13-2015/ Chris is in mid-build of new garden for Euan and Jenny Maclean in Linlithgow, trying to take a nightmare site and turn it into a dream garden. Meanwhile Carole is helping to tame a more mature garden with Mark and Aileen Snowden in Newport-on-Tay. Beechgrove Garden ep.13 2015

Love Your Garden Ep.1 - Series 5

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He is helped along the way by a team of experts who will be passing on their own particular wisdom. Food expert Valentine Warner has tips for those who are hoping to grow their own, wildlife expert Charlotte Uhlenbroek reveals how to encourage (or discourage) insects and animals into the garden, garden designer Matt James has ideas on getting the look right and Laetitia Maklouf demonstrates how to get the most out of the tiniest of spaces, whether they be a conservatory or a single window box. This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/04/08/ love-your-garden-episode-1-2015 Love Your Garden Ep.1 - Series 5

Beechgrove Garden ep.12 2015

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  Carole also heads off to find Hamish Martin in the Secret Herb Garden; a paradise of nature. It's a place to relax and enjoy, and to learn all about herbs. Post moved here:   https://hdclump.com/ beechgrove-garden-episode-12-2015   Back at the Beechgrove Garden it's all coming up roses in the Cutting Garden where Chris updates us on the progress of the standard roses and adds some colourful herbaceous underplanting. Beechgrove Garden ep.12 2015

River Cottage Australia ep.2 2016

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Paul gets important advice on how to transform the farm's future. Digger is reunited with someone very special and Paul bravely takes his food truck for its first test run at the local farmers markets but he's a little unprepared!

River Cottage Australia ep.1 2016

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River Cottage Australia is an Australian adaption of the English franchise of the same name. The series sees former chef Paul West showcase local produce and farming while attempting to live in a self sufficient manner. River Cottage Australia ep.1 2016

Gardeners World ep.4 2016

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Gardeners World ep.19 2015

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Carol Klein continues her journey across the nation in search of amazing plant combinations. In this episode, she is at Logan Botanic Garden near Stranraer, famed for its colourful, exotic borders. Joe Swift drops in on a street in Bristol as the residents prepare to be judged by RHS Britain in Bloom. And Monty Don shares a wealth of ideas on how to keep your garden looking top-notch all summer long.

Gardeners World ep.1 2016

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