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Four-part series in which Carol Klein explores the inner secrets and botanical history of four of our favourite garden plants: the rose, the tulip, the iris and the water lily. Part 4 : Waterlily  In the fourth and final chapter of the series, Carol Klein takes a look at one of the most recognisable and influential flowers in our world, the waterlily. It is a plant of unlikely economic importance, spiritual significance and artistic inspiration. She travels to the Far East to investigate when and where some of the first flowering plants evolved, and discovers waterlilies are among the earliest branches of angiosperms still around today - practically living fossils. Carol visits the Buddhist temples of South Korea and drinks lotus flower tea with the monks. They revere the lotus, a close relative of the waterlily. Later Carol takes part in a Korean festival held in honour of the lotus. Carol Klein's Plant Odysseys - Waterlily ep.4 Back in Europe, she meets one of the

 Nicki Chapman and James Wong take the first official look at the Royal Horticultural Society's 2016 Chelsea Flower Show. They are joined by gardener Danny Clarke, who will be demonstrating how to bring a touch of Chelsea magic to your garden. This post was moved here:   https://hdclump.com/ chelsea-flower-show-episode-2-2016 / Carol Klein takes a closer look at plants that changed our lives, and football star Sol Campbell shares his love of gardening. Experience the buzz as celebrities and VIPs take their first look, and see how Chelsea is preparing for the arrival of Her Majesty the Queen. RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016 Ep.2

With less than 24 hours to go before the showground officially opens, a first look at the gardens and exhibits set to cause a stir at the world-famous garden show. Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift reveal how this huge event is put together in just three weeks. This post was moved here: https://hdclump.com/ chelsea-flower-show-episode-1-2016 Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift with a first look at the gardens and exhibits. RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016 ep.1

Soul food to boost your mood and put a smile on your face. James cooks the ultimate fast food pizza and a decadent delight, chocolate éclairs. He is joined by special guest Michael Caines. This post was moved here:   https://video-clump.com/2018/01/19/ james-martin-pick-ups-ep-15 /   'Nduja sausage and sheeps’ cheese pizza These spicy, tangy homemade pizzas are so much better than anything you can have delivered – the perfect pick-me-up. Perfect cottage pie James Martin’s perfect cottage pie has lots of lovely rich flavour with red wine, beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Roast grouse with pear tatin and kale This is a very impressive seasonal game dish for an autumn dinner party, with stunning presentation. Classic chocolate éclair These delicious éclairs are easier to make than you think – James Martin shows you how. James Martin: Home Comforts - Pick Me Ups

Four-part series in which Carol Klein explores the inner secrets and botanical history of four of our favourite garden plants: the rose, the tulip, the iris and the water lily. Part 3 : Iris  The third leg of Carol's odyssey takes her on a journey from England to Turkey, to Italy and home again, discovering the intricate biology of the iris flower and its cultural significance to mankind over thousands of years. Carol takes a close-up look into the intimate relationship between bees and irises and, under the guidance of an evolutionary plant biologist, uses an endoscopic camera to reveal how an insect with UV vision sees each iris flower. Carol Klein's Plant Odysseys - Iris ep.3 Carol travels to mainland Europe, learning of the importance of some iris species in the funeral traditions of Islam and the use of irises in perfume manufacture in Florence. Discover how a 'beard' changed this beautiful flower's fortunes in horticulture, and why such a peculi

Four-part series in which Carol Klein explores the inner secrets and botanical history of four of our favourite garden plants: the rose, the tulip, the iris and the water lily. Post was moved here: https://hdclump.com/ carol-kleins-plant-odysseys-tulips / Carol Klein's Plant Odysseys - Tulips ep.2 The next leg of Carol's odyssey takes her to the place that comes to everyone's mind when thinking of tulips - Holland. At the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem, Carol is thrilled to be shown a unique hand-painted record of 400 of the most prized specimens of the Dutch tulip era and discovers how the wealthy elite were struck by tulip mania and the economy was almost brought to its knees. 'Broken' tulips became the obsession, but their extraordinary colours and patterns were caused by a virus. Tulip breeder Jan Ligthart shows Carol some similar examples bred today without the virus. It takes many years and much cross-breeding to create something so striking but even t

In the Beechgrove Garden, Jim is starting off new varieties of tomatoes and he's going to try them in a range of new tomato growing gadgets. Brian Cunningham, head gardener of Scone Palace, is back continuing his revamping of the Beechgrove alpine garden. This post was moved here:   https://video-clump.com/2018/02/15/ beechgrove-garden-episode-8-2016 The Beechgrove Garden ep.8  2016

Four-part series in which Carol Klein explores the inner secrets and botanical history of four of our favourite garden plants: the rose, the tulip, the iris and the water lily. Post moved here: https://hdclump.com/carol-kleins-plant-odysseys-roses-episode-1/ PART 1 : Roses The first episode looks at the rose. The rose has always meant so much to Britain - it is embedded in our history, our fairy tales and our hearts. Carol goes on a very British plant odyssey. Carol Klein's Plant Odysseys - Roses ep.1

The Artistic Garden  In the last programme in the series, Monty Don turns to France's famous artistic tradition to see what influence it has had on the country's gardens.  Monty travels to some of the most celebrated artists' gardens, including the one created by the impressionist Claude Monet, who planted and painted his garden for half his life. Monty also matches the paintings to the garden of Paul Cezanne, as well as visiting several contemporary artistic gardens to see how the use of plants and trees has evolved into new and varied styles. The Artistic Garden Episode 2 : The Gourmet Garden LINK In this, the second programme, he turns to the French love of food and finds out how this has influenced their gardens. Monty travels to some of the most famous 'potager' or kitchen gardens, where vegetables and flowers are planted together in elaborate and beautiful displays. He talks to gardeners about this style of planting which has been copied the

James encourages everyone to experiment in the kitchen and makes amazing comfort food from everyday larder ingredients. He is joined by special guest Cyrus This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/01/12/james-martin-love-larder-ep-14 James Martin: Home Comforts - Love Your Larder

Jim Carole and Chris assessing how the new Michaelmas daisy collection has fared over the summer. Carole looks at her aubergines and peppers to see if they have managed to bear any fruit this season. This post was moved here:   https://video-clump.com/2018/02/07/ beechgrove-garden-episode-22-2015 Jim visits Heathryfold Allotments in Aberdeen, whose multicultural plotters grow a range of vegetables and fruit from their homelands. Both Jim and Carole are on the island of Bute, to attend and enjoy the famous local Horticultural Society's summer flower show. Beechgrove Garden ep.22 2015

The Gourmet Garden Monty Don visits some of the most famous and interesting gardens in France. In this, the second programme, he turns to the French love of food and finds out how this has influenced their gardens. Monty travels to some of the most famous 'potager' or kitchen gardens, where vegetables and flowers are planted together in elaborate and beautiful displays. He talks to gardeners about this style of planting which has been copied the world over. He also visits allotments, learns to pick asparagus, enjoys some of the best produce from the land and learns about the importance the French attach to the soil. Monty Don's French Gardens - ep.2 Episode 1 : Gardens of Power and Passion LINK  Monty Don tells the stories behind France's most important historic gardens. These include elaborate walled gardens designed to please the mistress - and then the wife - of a king, magnificent displays of flowers and fountains that involved thousands of soldiers

Costa explores a large Queensland hillside garden; Sophie demonstrates three easy soil tests; John explores a historical, scientific garden and Jerry profiles unique edible perennials. Gardening Australia ep.9 2016 Edible Perennials Jerry profiles a unique range of kitchen garden perennials and explains how to grow them The Perfect Package Costa explores a large Queensland hillside garden with stunning ornamental and productive areas FAQ's - Washing Organic Vegies | Pelargonium | Leafs as Mulch Josh explains the importance of washing organic vegies, Jane discusses how to improve pelargonium flowering and Tino tells us how to get the best out of autumn leaves Know Your Soil Sophie gives us the low-down on three easy soil tests for the home gardener What a Tool - String! Jerry shares the virtues of using string in the garden Garlic Shoots Josh shows a great use for small garlic cloves that are usually discarded In a Class of It's Own John Patrick explores a small, h

Gardens of Power and Passion Monty Don visits some of the most famous and interesting gardens in France. Monty Don's French Gardens -  ep.1  Monty Don tells the stories behind France's most important historic gardens. These include elaborate walled gardens designed to please the mistress - and then the wife - of a king, magnificent displays of flowers and fountains that involved thousands of soldiers moving tracts of land and incited violent jealousy in another monarch, and a modern-day chateau garden that came close to bankrupting its owner. Monty sees how throughout history the French have used gardens as a public expression of money, power and passion.

Impressive dishes to wow your friends and family in no time at all. James makes a zingy lemon posset and beer braised beef cheeks that melt in your mouth. This post was moved here :   https://video-clump.com/2018/01/11/ james-martin-sho…ff-suppers-ep-13 He is joined by special guest Carol Kirkwood. James Martin: Home Comforts - Show off Suppers Tandoori chicken lollipop drumsticks with raita dip These spiced chicken bites make delicious meaty canapés – pass them around at a party and watch them disappear. Layered sole with langoustines and cauliflower This super-impressive fish dish pairs delicate lemon sole with earthy cauliflower and sweet langoustines Lemon posset with gran's shortbread Creamy lemon posset is always a winner, and this version pairs the zingy lemon with fresh fruit and rich shortbread. Pearl barley risotto with beer-braised beef cheeks and onions Try this hearty dish in the slow-cooker - start it off in the morning and it will be fall-apart

Nymans, one of the most fashionable and romantic gardens of the Edwardian and interwar years, was the creation of a family of German emigres of Jewish descent. The Messels arrived in Britain in 1870 at a time when both anti-semitism and anti-German sentiment were rife. Nevertheless, Ludwig Messel succeeded in establishing a successful stockbroking firm and creating at Nymans the quintessential English garden with rare plants and a theatrical herbaceous border inspired by William Robinson.  His children and grandchildren would continue to develop the garden and the family's spectacular social trajectory reached its apogee with Ludwig's great-grandson Antony Armstrong-Jones's marriage to Princess Margaret. However, Nymans was to repeatedly face disaster as a fire devastated the house leaving just a romantic ruin to dominate the garden, while the garden itself came close to total destruction in the Great Storm of 1987. British Gardens in Time - Nymans ep.4 Series whi

Whether it's a dinner for two or lunch for a crowd, James makes no-fuss food that is uncomplicated and easy to create and serve.He is joined by special guest Nicola Adams. This post was moved here:   https://video-clump.com/2018/01/05/ james-martin-food-share-ep-12 /  ‎ James Martin: Home Comforts - Food to Share

Jane explores the new courtyard gardens at the Shrine of Remembrance; Costa meets a passionate fig farmer; Josh visits a contemporary courtyard garden and we meet an expert bromeliad grower. Gardening Australia ep.8 2016 1. A Creative Courtyard Josh visits a gorgeous contemporary courtyard garden in south Fremantle and meets owner and landscaper Linda Green 2. A Garden to Remember Jane visits Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance and explores four new courtyard gardens inspired by the environments in which soldiers fought 3. Plant Profile - Hosta Tino takes a look at the Hosta - a plant that loves shade 4. Forever Figs Costa meets a passionate Sydney farmer who's been growing figs and prickly pears for 40 years 5. The Garden Gang Find out what the presenters have been busy doing in the garden 6. My Garden Path - Viktor Przetocki We meet expert bromeliad grower and keen collector Viktor Przetocki whose garden is overflowing with thousands of these plants 7. Propagatin

 Biddulph Grange, the best-surviving Victorian garden in the country, takes the visitor on a whistlestop journey around the world from China to Egypt in a series of gardens connected by tunnels and subterranean passageways.  Biddulph was created at the height of the British Empire by James Bateman, the son of a wealthy industrialist. Bateman was fascinated by botany and the emerging technologies of the Victorian era, filling his garden with rare specimens tracked down by the Victorian plant hunters laid out to designs that purported to come from around the world but were actually inspired by the Great Exhibition and painted plates from the Potteries.  But Bateman's fascination for all things new would come into conflict with his deeply held religious beliefs, leading him into open conflict with Darwin, financial ruin and the eventual loss of his beloved garden. British Gardens in Time - Biddulph Grange ep.3 Series which explores four iconic British gardens, from Christop

The Beechgrove Garden ep.7 2016 This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/02/15/ beechgrove-garden-episode-7-2016 Carole was in the Greenhouse for the final part of her series on windowsill gardening. This time it was all about growing microgreens –full of proteins and vitamins making a healthy addition to snacks and sandwiches, also the latest trend with chefs. Last week Carole recommended getting an electric propagator to get seedsstarted but the alternative is an unheated propagator which could simply sit on the windowsill. Any kind of vegetable seed can be harvested as a microgreen and they too are very easy to grow. These are not like the sprouting seeds,here you wait till they have grown to seedling stage, cut them off with scissors - this is thepart you eat. One example is a radish which can be sown in a tray of compost, covered with more compost and placed in an unheated propagator. This canthen be harvested for its leaves in a few weeks’time