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Gardening Australia ep.17 2016

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Josh revists a Gardener of the Year; Tino conducts a strawberry experiment; Costa shows how to encourage worms; and Angus profiles native limes. Gardener of the Year Calling all passionate gardeners! Native Citrus Angus profiles different varieties of Australian native limes and explains how to grow them Free-Range Worms Costa shows a unique way of encouraging composting worms into the garden Still Growing Josh revisits Gardening Australia's 2007 Gardener of the Year to see how her garden and focus have developed over the years Strawberry Experiment Tino conducts an experiment to find out the best way to clean up strawberry plants to ensure a bumper crop Liquorice Plant Jerry profiles the fascinating Liquorice plant My Garden Path - Phoebe Everill We meet a furniture maker who's as passionate about her work as she is the trees used in her creations Deadheading Cyclamen Jane shows how to deadhead a cyclamen Gardening Australia ep.17 2016

The Beechgrove Garden ep.19 2016

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A sparkling summer bedding display dazzles the eye this week in the Beechgrove Garden. More colour comes from Calla lilies and Black Eyed Susans in Carole's 6 x 8ft greenhouse, and it is tasting and testing time for Jim's tomatoes. Chris dons his waders and is planting in the pond. This post was moved here:   https://video-clump.com/2018/03/11/ the-beechgrove-g…-episode-19-2016 On his second visit to Tillycoultry allotments Jim looks at the communal greenhouses on the site, and finds out about the tuition sessions which help the 'plotters' use a range of garden machinery. The Beechgrove Garden ep.19 2016

The Beechgrove Garden ep.18 2016

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Jim McColl, Carole Baxter, George Anderson and Chris Beardshaw are on the road to Gairloch to find out what grows and possibly also what doesn't in wonderful Wester Ross. This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/03/11/ the-beechgrove-garden-episode-18-2016 To set the scene for gardening conditions in the area Jim also visits the world renowned Inverewe gardens where the Gulf Stream is used to such advantage. Despite its northerly location it boasts a range of exotic plants from around the world right there in wild Wester Ross and is the epitome of gardening on the edge. Carole also visits self-sufficient, vegetarian octogenarians, Chrissie Rennie and Bob Mapstone who garden in idyllic South Erradale. The Beechgrove Garden ep.18 2016

The Beechgrove Garden ep.17 2016

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In the Beechgrove garden, Carole takes a look at and tastes both peas that are sweet and sweet peas. Carole has been running an observation on varieties of peas and their support systems, and it's time for harvest and analysis. George returns to his roots as he visits Athelstaneford village near North Berwick. Twelve village gardens are gearing up for an open day, and George takes a tour around as many gardens as he can. This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/03/06/ beechgrove-garden-episode-17-2016 Jim visits Douneside House in Tarland to meet head gardener Stephen McCallum, who leads a progressive horticulture apprenticeship scheme in the stunning surroundings of Douneside House gardens. The Beechgrove Garden ep.17 2016

Gardening Australia ep.16 2016

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Jerry visits an orchid show; Costa constructs a wicking bed; Sophie explores Beaumont House gardens; and Tino shows how to nurture citrus over winter in cold climates. Cold Climate Citrus Tino shows how to nurture citrus plants over winter in cold climates Orchids on Show Jerry visits the Eastern District Orchid Society's 50th anniversary show to find out what makes a winning bloom Winter's Joy Tree Jerry profiles a gorgeous small tree To Hell with Harlequins Jane shows how to deal with a particularly pesky plant pest Step by Step Costa helps construct a wicking bed food garden on the front steps of Sydney TAFE Planting Under Eucalypts John profiles a couple of native plants that thrive under eucalypts FAQs - Mixing Concentrates | Fertilising Bulbs | Garden Mushrooms Josh shows a nifty tip for mixing liquid fertiliser, explains how often to fertile potted bulbs and Tino talks mushrooms in the garden Oasis in Suburbia Sophie explores the beautiful National Trust prope

Gardening Australia ep.15 2016

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Costa visits a historic garden in the Blue Mountains National Park; Josh checks out a compost making facility; Angus offers native alternatives to exotic favourites and Jerry visits an orchid grower. Road to Ribbons Jerry visits the president of the Eastern District Orchid Society. Tensions are high during preparation for their annual autumn show Rose Relocation Jane shows how to move a rose from the ground into a pot Native Alternatives Angus recommends reliable native plant favourites that can be used instead of similar exotics A Sleeping Beauty Costa visits an historic hilltop garden, set within the Blue Mountains National Park, and meets the designer who is lovingly bringing it back to life FAQs - Crocks | Staghorns | Blackbirds John answers the age-old question of whether to use crocks, Jerry discusses why people put banana skins in staghorns and Tino shows how to dissuade blackbirds from eating your seedlings Big Compost Josh checks out a massive commercial operation that

Gardening Australia ep.14 2016

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It's the first week of winter! Costa shows how to keep backyard chooks happy; Jane visits a stunning Victorian garden; Tino shows winter weeding strategies and Sophie preps plants for frosty weather. FAQs - Feeding Lawns | Gardenia | Watering in Winter Josh explains when we should fertilise our lawns; Jerry answers a common question about gardenias and Tino tells us whether or not we should water our lawn in winter Frost Protection Sophie shows how to get plants ready to survive the onset of Jack Frost, preparing, protecting and preening her most vulnerable plants An Achievement of a Lifetime Jane visits a stunning garden in Victoria that is a triumph of colour and design, complete with a generous helping of rare and unusual plants The Garden Gang Find out what to do in your garden this weekend from the Garden Gang Winter Weeding Tino has some great strategies for staying on top of winter weeds, including one method that's sure to get your fire burning! Keeping the Gir