Video Clump (Gardening & Cooking Videos)

As summer gets into full swing, there is plenty for Monty to be doing at Longmeadow, and this week he gets to grips with summer pruning as he tackles his espaliered pear trees. This post was moved here:   https://video-clump.com/2018/01/22/ gardeners-world-episode-18-2016 Nature's bounty is very much in evidence at Lord Rothschild's garden at Waddesdon Manor, where we get an exclusive look behind the scenes, and Joe Swift ponders ways of putting a contemporary twist on traditional bedding plants. Gardening and Horticulture ep.18 2016

Earlier in the year, Monty put aside a patch of his garden to grow his own cut flowers, and this week he returns to assess the results and harvest his first crop of colourful blooms. This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/01/19/ gardeners-world-episode-17-2016 /  ‎ We pay a visit to an organic flower farm to find out how, from seed to harvest, the process of growing plays a large part in improving wellbeing, and Joe Swift explores the Savill Garden in Windsor to see how the traditional rose garden has been reimagined into a contemporary design. Gardening and Horticulture ep.17 2016

Jim brings us up to date on how the crops in the veg plot are doing, whilst Carole checks up on the progress of more tender veg inside. This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/03/05/ beechgrove-garden-episode-16-2016 Chris battles with the bog garden at Beechgrove, replanting this previously overgrown area with wet soil loving plants. At North Kessock, just north of Inverness overlooking the Moray Firth, Carole marvels at a virtually vertical rock face lying on bedrock, which David and Penny Veitch have transformed over almost 30 years into a haven for alpines and scree plants. The Beechgrove Garden ep.16 2016

Monty demonstrates that it is not too late to start growing vegetables by showing which types to sow now, and he adds some summer color to the Spring Garden by sinking plants in pots into the borders.A hosta National Collection holder shares the secrets of his propagating success, and Rachel de Thame pays a visit to the garden of theatre impresario Sir Cameron Mackintosh. Moved HERE :   https://video-clump.com/2017/12/17/ Gardeners World episode 16 2016 / Gardening show packed with ideas and timely reminders to get the most out of your garden. Gardening and Horticulture ep.16 2016

Chris has been left to his own devices in the Beechgrove garden and he is planting up an exotic border with plants that are surprisingly hardy and yet look like they have just arrived from the jungle. Jim and Carole aren't far away and yet could also be on safari as they are involved with a big game garden at the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. To see the video go here: https://video-clump.com/2018/02/24/ beechgrove-garden-episode-15-2016 The Beechgrove Garden ep.15 2016

Monty is reaping the rewards of the summer when he begins to harvest crops from the vegetable garden and gives tips on extending the flower season in the borders. Moved HERE : https://video-clump.com/2017/12/13/ gardeners-world-episode-15-2016 /  ‎ Carol takes a trip to the seaside to discover why some plants thrive despite being assaulted by salt-laden winds and we make a final visit to Sissinghurst to catch up with Troy Scott-Smith and see the changes that have been made to the garden. Gardening and Horticulture ep.15 2016

The whole Beechgrove team are taking the road to the ancient Highland fishing port and market town of Nairn. Taking advantage of the particular microclimate of the Moray Coast, the gardeners of Nairn have much to show to the Beechgrove team. See the video here:   https://video-clump.com/2018/02/24/ beechgrove-garden-episode-14-2016 The Beechgrove Garden ep.14 2016

Whilst celebrating the glory of summer flowers at Longmeadow, Monty has plenty of tips, from pruning and propagation techniques for different types of clematis to troubleshooting problems with roses. This post was moved , watch it here : https://video-clump.com/2017/12/12/ gardeners-world-episode-14-2016 Carol Klein wades through streams and marshes to show us how gardeners can emulate nature when choosing the right water plants for our gardens, and we visit Norfolk to revel in an extraordinary collection of iris. Gardening and Horticulture ep.14 2016

Pumpkin & Squash Jamie Oliver uses a variety of pumpkin and squash to make a mouth-watering warm winter salad of roast duck and pumpkin, a hearty winter pumpkin soup, and pumpkin fairy cakes. The chef goes back to his roots, literally. From his Essex kitchen and garden, Jamie Oliver shows how easy it is to grow fantastic fruit and veg, and turn them into simple, delicious food. Jamie takes the pumpkin and winter squash from his garden and creates savory and sweet dishes suitable for the fall.  Dishes:  • Asian Style Pumpkin Warm Salad – Roasted Duck  • Butternut Squash Muffins – Citrus Sour Cream Frosting  • Pumpkin Soup with Parmesan Croutons – Italian-Style Croutons and Garnished with Crispy Sage

Feathered Game   Jamie Oliver has been invited on a local shoot and uses the opportunity to explore the world of delicious game birds. The chef goes back to his roots, literally. From his Essex kitchen and garden, Jamie Oliver shows how easy it is to grow fantastic fruit and veg, and turn them into simple, delicious food. Jamie Oliver at Home ep.10  Jamie uses international cooking techniques to demonstrate the versatility of these fowl. Dishes: • Asian-style Crispy Pigeon • Roast of Incredible Game Birds with Polenta • Pan-fried Partridge with Pearl Barley

Jerry visits Government House; Sophie chooses plants for wildlife; we see the winning show gardens at MIFGS; and Josh visits a unique and romantic garden

Jim, Carole and George investigate some neglected mature shrubs. Jim looks at the flowering quince, while Carole and George tackle the berberis and the pyracantha. See the video here:   https://video-clump.com/2018/02/24/ beechgrove-garden-episode-13-2016 The Beechgrove Garden ep.13 2016

This post was moved here:   https://video-clump.com/2018/02/11/ beechgrove-garden-episode-25-2015 Beechgrove Garden ep.25 2015 Jim,  George  and  Carole  were  in  the  Secret Garden on a lovely day and the sunny weather was bringing out the autumn colours. There is a fabulous planting combination here of a  tree  called  Cercidophyllum  japonicum under planted with Kniphofia (Red hot pokers). Cercidophyllum japonicum is a favourite with our presenters and was talked about endlessly at the  Rothesay Roadshow on Bute. In the autumn when the first frosts hit it starts to smell of candy floss or strawberry jam. The Corylopsis (above)  which  George  gave  a hard prune last year was also starting to show some  leaf  colour  as  was Bergenia  cordifolia or ‘elephant’s ears’ (below).     

Mushrooms Jamie is off in search of mushrooms to cook the perfect mushroom risotto. There are no mushrooms in Jamie's garden, so he sets off hunting in his local forest. The chef goes back to his roots, literally. From his Essex kitchen and garden, Jamie Oliver shows how easy it is to grow fantastic fruit and veg, and turn them into simple, delicious food. Jamie Oliver at Home ep.9 Jamie must forage locally when his mushroom crop at home isn't bumper, and some of the specimens he brings home are strange indeed, but he puts them to good use in earthy fare such as stroganoff and risotto. Dishes: • Ultimate Mushroom Bruschetta • Venison & Wild Mushroom Stroganoff – Chicken of the Woods Mushroom • Grilled Mushroom Risotto

As the longest day of the year approaches, there is more time for everyone to be outside and enjoy the garden and Monty is no exception. This post was moved , watch the video here :   https://video-clump.com/2017/12/11/ gardeners-world-episode-13-2016 / Although some vegetables do not respond well to a late sowing, there are others that do and Monty gives his tips on late croppers to sow now. Carol Klein and Joe Swift make a visit to GW Live in Birmingham to revel in the hundreds of summer flowering plants on display and to find design tips for small gardens. Gardening and Horticulture ep.13 2016 Biennials A biennial takes two years to complete its life cycle. In its first year, it grows and stores energy so that it can flower and set seed in its second. Many are easy to raise from seed – the problem is remembering to sow them in June! Here are 10 you might like to try: Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William) Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove) Erysimum cheiri (Wallflower) Hespe

In this edition of the gardening magazine, Jim and George are planning for jam tomorrow as Jim sorts out the raspberries, while George is a wee bit more exotic and tends to the fig and the vine. This post was moved here:   https://video-clump.com/2018/02/20/ beechgrove-garden-episode-12-2016 Jim is concerned that gardening is not offered as a career choice for young people. In a mission to find How to Grow a Gardener, Jim visits the enlightened Breadalbane Academy in Aberfeldy, which has practical gardening on the curriculum as well as a beautiful community garden to show for it. The Beechgrove Garden ep.12 2016

Peppers and Chillies With peppers and chillies on the menu, Jamie makes a delicious spicy pork goulash using a variety of ingredients from the capsicum family. The chef goes back to his roots, literally. From his Essex kitchen and garden, Jamie Oliver shows how easy it is to grow fantastic fruit and veg, and turn them into simple, delicious food. Jamie Oliver at Home ep.8 Jamie has chillies galore in his greenhouse, and that's good because he's addicted to the endorphin rush he gets from the hot peppers. Now he'll help you make your own mouth burn with an appetizer prepared in his outdoor oven, and two entrées, including one from a homemade smoker. Dishes: • Roasted Peppers with Chillies & Tomatoes • Spicy Pork and Pepper Goulash – Served with Parsley Sour Cream • Smoked Salmon with Chilli Salsa

Jim and Carole walk around the garden pointing out plant combinations showing colour at this time of year. Jim prepares half hardy perennials for winter, whilst Carole enjoys the gloxinias which are still flowering well and shows how to dry off amaryllis bulbs. This post was moved here:   https://video-clump.com/2018/02/10/ beechgrove-garden-episode-24-2015 In Coldstream, George Anderson meets Alec West who has an orchard jam-packed with apples, pears and plums - his fruit collection is said to be the biggest in Scotland. It  was  a  fine  autumn  day  at  Beechgrove  this week and Jim and Carole were at the back of the Vegetable Plot looking at the cordon apples along the wall where there is a very promising crop. These cordons are the oldest apple trees in the garden  as  they  came  from  the  original Beechgrove garden where they were planted by Jim and George Barron in 1978, and were moved to the current Beechgrove Garden in 1995.  Jim explained that when they were moved the

Potatoes Everyone loves potatoes and Jamie is no exception. He enthuses about these underground jewels and makes the perfect potato salad using freshly dug wonderful new potatoes at their best. The chef goes back to his roots, literally. From his Essex kitchen and garden, Jamie Oliver shows how easy it is to grow fantastic fruit and veg, and turn them into simple, delicious food. Jamie Oliver at Home ep.7 Jamie goes digging for gold today when he harvests his potatoes and then uses them in some creative recipes.  Dishes:  • Perfect Potato Salad  • Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Tomatoes  • Spanish Omelette

Jim and Carole are preparing for the seasons to come as they show how to overwinter a whole range of vegetables so that they will be ready for harvest early next year. Jim is also preparing plants for the winter months and shows how to put begonias to bed. Post and video moved here:    https://video-clump.com/2018/02/08/ beechgrove-garden-episode-23-2015 Beechgrove Garden ep.23 2015