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The Beechgrove Garden episode 18 2015

Everything is blooming rosy in the Beechgrove Garden as Jim, Carole and Chris catch up with progress of Beechgrove's new/old rose garden. [video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/BG-ep.18-2015.mp4"][/video]   And finding out a bit more about the science of plant genetics, Jim is at Dundee Botanic Garden taking a walk through plant history in their Evolutionary Garden. George is with Lee Street in Bonchester Bridge creating an edible, fruiting hedge as a windbreak to protect her existing productive raised beds.  In Beechgrove Garden episode 18 2015:  1. Cauliflower Comparison Jim was in the Main Vegetable Plot admiring the brassicas which have done well in the cool, wet conditions we’ve had this summer so far. In one part of the brassica beds, Jim has been growing two types of cauliflower – F1 hybrid vs open pollinated. ‘Clapton’, is an F1 hybrid which is described as club root resistant. The beautiful he

Gardening Australia ep.1 2016

Gardening Australia ep.1 2016 provides practical, realistic and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining gardeners around the world. In Gardening Australia ep.1 2016: 1. Bountiful Brassicas Tino's getting ready for the cooler months by preparing the soil for brassicas and planting broccoli, cauliflower, collards, and wasabi mustard greens 2. Feeding the Friendlies Sophie wants to ensure fauna in her garden doesn't go hungry, and showcases plants she uses to attract beneficial insects that act as pollinators and pest controllers 3. Harbour Haven Costa meets a Sydney gardener who has used unique plant textures and colour combinations to create a delightful harbourside garden 4. Pots of Tea What to plant for a delicious variety of home-grown teas 5. Botanical Riches Josh visits Kings Park in Perth and chats with the senior curator about the park's new garden featuring species from Australia's arid mallee, mulga and desert regions 6. Clay Soil