Video Clump (Gardening & Cooking Videos)

Tino shows how to control rainfall on sloped ground; Costa explores a collector's garden; Josh shares his personal horticultural journey and John visits a small, native, inner-city garden. What a Tool! Sophie shows us her favourite gardening tool Wrangling the Rain Tino explores a few simple techniques to control rainfall on sloping ground Native Style John visits a small inner-city home with a charming native garden and chats with the designer about the process A Collector's Garden Costa meets a passionate plant grower on the NSW central coast and explores his garden that's overflowing with spectacular species FAQs - Wisteria | Importing Seeds Jane explains why not to grow wisteria from seed and Jerry gives advice on the subject of importing seed from overseas My Garden Path - Josh Byrne Josh shares the story and inspirations of his horticultural journey from childhood to environmental scientist and Gardening Australia presenter Gardening Australia ep.20 2016

Jim is thinking ahead and planting overwintering veg that will be ready to crop in the spring. 2016 is the 50th anniversary of Keep Scotland Beautiful. To mark that, Carole takes a look around Colourful Carnoustie, a relative newcomer to the Keep Scotland Beautiful campaign. George visits social enterprise group Seedbox in Ballogie near Aboyne. The group have asked Beechgrove to help them tame two huge and very old Yew trees. This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/03/11/the-beechgrove-garden-episode-21-2016/ The Beechgrove Garden ep.21 2016 Holes were drilled into birch logs which were filled with dowels impregnated with fungi mycelium. Shiitake and oyster mushrooms were used. Bark was then spread on the ground for wine cap mushrooms to grow in this habitat. There was nothing much to see yet but Chris was optimistic for the future. Jim raised the point of maintenance. The Fungal Valley is in the shade from nearby trees. However it does need to be kept moist

Tino visits a colourful garden, Sophie gets stuck into pruning, Costa visits an award winning garden, Angus profiles native groundcovers and we meet a botanical photographic artist. Get the Lowdown Angus profiles a number of hardy native plants that are perfect groundcovers Rejuvenating Potting Mix Josh shows how to put life back into potting mix A Colourful Character Tino visits a large garden northwest of Hobart that's designed to be bursting with colour and interest throughout the year Just Prune It! Sophie gets stuck into vigorous pruning of a number of shrubs in her garden A Winning Garden Costa explores a suburban garden overflowing with greenery that won a local council award for best native garden A Problem Plant Jerry explains why he won't grow blackberry nightshade My Garden Path - Renata Buziak Artist Renata Buziak shows us how she creates works of art from decaying plants Gardening Australia ep.19 2016

Professor Richard Fortey delves into the fascinating and normally-hidden kingdom of fungi. From their spectacular birth, through their secretive underground life to their final explosive death, Richard reveals a remarkable world that few of us understand or even realise exists - yet all life on Earth depends on it. In a specially-built mushroom lab, with the help of mycologist Dr Patrick Hickey and some state-of-the-art technology, Richard brings to life the secret world of mushrooms as never seen before and reveals the spectacular abilities of fungi to break down waste and sustain new plant life, keeping our planet alive. Beyond the lab, Richard travels across Britain and beyond to show us the biggest, fastest and most deadly organisms on the planet - all of them fungi. He reveals their almost magical powers that have world-changing potential - opening up new frontiers in science, medicine and technology. The Magic of Mushrooms - BBC

Sophie visits an organic apple farm; John explains what to look for in a plant pot; Costa meets Sydney University's community garden students; and Jerry explores a Queensland heathland. Cuttings 101 Jane shows how to propagate cuttings Growing Knowledge Costa visits Sydney University's community garden and meets students who use the garden as their laboratory Sulfur Cosmos Jerry profiles a variety of cosmos The Perfect Pot John shows us what to look for when selecting the perfect pots for our plants Working with Nature Sophie visits a couple who are harnessing the services of nature to grow bounteous, delicious organic apples FAQs - Feeding Natives | Pruning Wisteria | Staking Trees Angus, Jane and Tino answer questions frequently asked by viewers Wallum Heathland Jerry explores an botanical wonderland within Noosa National Park on the Sunshine Coast that is close to his heart The Garden Gang Find out what to do in your garden this weekend from the Garden Gang Ga

Jim, Carole and George begin a series of bulb plantings by naturalising some unusual bulbs in the new lawn. This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/03/11/the-beechgrove-garden-episode-20-2016/   Don't be tempted to use a spring fertilizer. These contain high levels of nitrogen, which encourages soft, sappy leaf growth that's vulnerable to disease and could be damaged by frost. The fertilizer will have to be watered in if the sunny weather continues.  Otherwise the grass will be burnt by the fertilizer. You can either spread the fertilizer by hand with ½ being spread horizontally and ½ being spread vertically across the lawn.  This ensures good coverage.  Or you could use a mechanized feeder which many garden centers will loan out to you if you buy the fertilizer from them The Beechgrove Garden ep.20 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whether you are staying at home or going away on holiday, Monty has plenty of tips for how to keep the garden looking good and remaining productive during August. This post moved here:   https://video-clump.com/2018/03/19/ gardeners-world-episode-20-2016 Joe Swift pays a visit to the Northumberland garden of Chris Mullin who, after over 20 years as a member of parliament, has turned his attention to the renovation of his walled garden. And National Trust head gardener Alan Power catches up with the transformation of Shakespeare's New Place garden in Stratford-upon-Avon. Gardening and Horticulture ep.20 2016

Now that rambling roses have finished flowering, Monty turns his attention to pruning and tying in new growth for a good display next year. This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/03/18/gardeners-world-episode-19-2016/ Gardeners World

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

Carrots and Beets Jamie makes the juiciest pork chop with roasted carrots and beets and makes an exciting dish with foil-roasted smoked beetroots, beef and a cottage cheese dressing. 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.6 Jamie shows how he uses carrots for more than salads, but he'll toss in one of those as well.  Dishes:  • Roasted Carrots & Beets – Served over Roasted Pork  • Indian Carrot Salad  • Foil-roasted Smoked Beetroot – Served with Grilled Steak and a Cottage Cheese Sauce

Onions Jamie talks about how to grow onions, and uses them to make a fresh cheese and onion salad. 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 uses his onion harvest to make a gorgeous soup, salad and entrée. Dishes: • Cheese & Onion Salad • Red Onion & Potato Al Forno – Served with Roasted Pork • English Onion Soup Jamie Oliver at Home ep.5

Beans Jamie shows just how easy it is to cultivate amazing fruit and veg at home and cooks three very different recipes to show the versatility of beans. 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.4

Costa visits a productive plot; John explores a French-styled garden; Josh plants a wildflower meadow; Sophie shows off windbreak plants; and Jane checks out a cyclamen collection Wildflowers at Home Josh demonstrates how to create an eye-popping Australian native wildflower meadow A Productive Paradise Costa visits a productive plot whose enthusiastic owner lives, breathes, ferments, distils and dehydrates her garden Foliar Feeding Jerry shows a nifty trick for feeding plants with differing nutritional requirements that are grown together Plants as Windbreaks Sophie shows how a range of plants provide windbreaks around various areas of her exposed garden Lawn-free Garden Beds Tino demonstrates an easy method for keeping lawn out of garden beds Charming Cyclamens Jane checks out an enchanting collection of cyclamen and receives expert tips about how to grow them Delicious Design John meets a Melbourne gardener who's combined permaculture principals and a love of French gar

Scotland's favourite gardening programme. This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/02/21/beechgrove-garden-episode-11-2016 The Beechgrove Garden ep.11 2016 ‘Festival’ produces larger fruits and will take a long time before they can be harvested. Winter squash can be grown as scrambling or climbing plants. In the polytunnel they are being grown on pea netting for support which will give them plenty of room to grown.

Tino visits an expert perennial grower; Josh plants winter staples in the vegie garden; Jane meets a couple with a pint-sized garden; and Costa explores newly landscaped gardens at the RSPCA in NSW. A Second Chance Costa visits an RSPCA shelter in NSW where newly created landscaped gardens were designed to make animals and people feel more at home Cool Season Crops Josh plants a range of staple vegetables that everyone in the family will enjoy over winter Popping Perenials Tino visits a friend in Woodbridge, in southern Tasmania, who's a master at growing perennials that can tolerate tough conditions, and shows a tip to make your perennials pop FAQ's - Liliums | Rain vs Tap Water | Pruning Sophie shows what to do with liliums when they finish flowering, Angus discusses why rainwater is better than tap water for plants and John shows how plants respond to pruning Protect While Pruning Jerry shows how to protect yourself when pruning plants with poisonous sap A Pint-Sized Gar

Barbecue Jamie hosts the perfect barbecue as he cooks up everything from shellfish to lamb, chicken, ribs and even greens on the grill. 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.3

Courgettes There’s a bumper crop of courgettes in Jamie’s garden and he shows us how to utilise them whilst they are in season. Not only do they come in all shapes, sizes and colours but the delicate flowers are edible too. The flowers are very hard to obtain so by growing your own you have access to these gems during the growing season. Jamie makes deep-fried courgette flowers stuffed with ricotta and mint. He shows off the qualities of courgettes with a raw courgette salad to accompany some freshly grilled mackerel. Delicious. Jamie Oliver cooks at home with simple, accessible ingredients, including fruit and vegetables that he grows in his kitchen garden. Each episode is themed around one primary ingredient - it could be a look at all the different varieties of tomatoes, what you can do with lovely home-grown potatoes, or how to cook different cuts of lamb. Jamie Oliver at Home ep.2

   For billions of years our planet was devoid of life, but something transformed it into a vibrant, living planet. That something was soil.It's a much-misunderstood substance, often dismissed as 'dirt', something to be avoided. Yet the crops we eat, the animals we rely on, the very oxygen we breathe, all depend on the existence of the plant life that bursts from the soil every year. Post moved here: https://hdclump.com/deep-down-dirty-the-science-of-soil/   Chris explores how man is challenging this most precious resource on our planet and how new science is seeking to preserve it. Deep Down & Dirty: The Science of Soil