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In our final visit to Longmeadow this year, Monty gives advice on the plants that need winter protection and thinks ahead to colourful spring bouquets by planting bulbs in the cutting garden.  The glory of summer may be over in most gardens but Carol goes to Worcestershire in search of some autumn colour, in a garden designed to reach its peak of flowering right now. Frances finds out whether there is a north-south divide in the yield and taste of vegetables grown at RHS Rosemoor in Devon and RHS Harlow Carr in Yorkshire. Zephaniah Lindo investigates the relationship between roots and microscopic fungi, while Nick Bailey injects new life into a small, neglected garden in London. And Alan Power spends a day in the gardens of Mount Stewart near Belfast to see how they are using historical archive to restore parts of the garden. Gardeners World episode 30 2016 [caption id="attachment_5395" align="alignnone" width="640"] Gardeners World episode 30 2016[/capt

There is a visitor at Longmeadow this week when Rachel de Thame lends Monty a hand as he refreshes his dry garden with plants that will thrive in tricky growing conditions. Monty also visits a national collection of vines to search out the best varieties for growing outdoors. Post moved here: https://hdclump.com/ gardeners-world-episode-29-2016 / Gardeners World episode 29 2016  1. Diseased raspberry canes When Frances Tophill visited John and Christine Scott's beautiful garden in Powys they asked Frances for help identifying what was wrong with their raspberry canes. Frances thought it might be raspberry cane blight. John and Christine sent a cane sample to the RHS Gardening Advice team who confirmed Frances' diagnosis. The team thought that the split raspberry canes had probably allowed the cane blight to establish and that the split canes were an indicator of plant stress, possibly caused by a root disease such as phytophthora root and crown rot.

Jerry Coleby-Williams visits a garden of old-fashioned plants, Josh Byrne explores an art display that questions our ideas of weeds, Sophie Thomson meets a nut tree expert and Tino Carnevale has tips for newbie gardeners.  For almost 30 years Gardening Australia has provided practical, trustworthy and credible gardening advice to inspire and entertain. Join Costa Georgiadis and the team as they traverse the country unearthing the best gardens.   Gardening Australia ep. 26 2018   Field of the Unwanted Josh explores a living art installation that features beautiful displays of weeds and challenges our views of the value we place on plants – and people Nuts About Nuts Sophie meets a nurseryman who specialises in nut trees, and he advises on the best varieties to grow in South Australia What's Old is New - Herb Salt Scrub Guest presenter Rebecca Sullivan shows how to make a herb scrub from garden ingredients My Garden Path - Hellabores We meet a hellebore enthusiast who loves these wi

More highlights from the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park as the winner of the Best Show Garden is revealed and revel in the exotic as the team look at tender plants that fill our late summer borders with colour and texture. Exploring the Discover and Grow marquee, the team uncover the varieties of fruit and vegetables packed with flavour and ideal to grow in our gardens at home and if you are experiencing a glut with your harvest don't worry - we have the solution with a master class in pickling.  And this episode sees the final of the RHS Young Designer of the Year competition, capturing the moment one of the five talented fresh-faced designers receives the career-making award. RHS Flower Show Tatton Park episode 2 2018 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park held at Tatton Park, near Knutsford, Cheshire, first began in 1999 by the Royal Horticultural Society. The show houses the RHS National Flower Bed Competition, Young Designer of the Year Award and a wide range of inspirational show gardens,

This episode is the first of two visits to the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park in Cheshire as it celebrates its 20th birthday with a festival of flowers. The team of horticultural experts explore the diverse range of show gardens, including the compact 'back to backs' category - exclusive to the show - and we tour the floral marquee to discover the plants that give our gardens the scent of summer.  The show meets the first three of the five fresh-faced designers who have secured their place in the 10th annual RHS Young Designer of the Year competition, and discovers the darker side of plants in a new exhibit - the Poison Garden.   RHS Flower Show Tatton Park episode 1 2018 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park held at Tatton Park, near Knutsford, Cheshire, first began in 1999 by the Royal Horticultural Society. The show houses the RHS National Flower Bed Competition, Young Designer of the Year Award and a wide range of inspirational show gardens, smaller 'Back to Back' gardens, v

Jim, Carole and George take stock of what has happened in the Beechgrove Garden. The sweet peas have scrambled up the nets and are in full, fragrant flower, strawberries and cherries are being harvested in abundance, and the tomatoes are ripening and reddening.  Carole visits Tap o'Noth, an extraordinary organic market garden at the base of an Aberdeenshire hill, to taste what's on the menu for the early harvest. And Jim visits Dairsie in Fife to see how 12-year-old Fraser White won the Royal Horticultural Society's coveted Young Gardener of the Year award for 2017.   The Beechgrove Garden episode 12 2018   How to train stepover apples As gardens get smaller, planting apples trained as step overs is one of the best and most attractive space-saving ways to grow fruit. As the name suggests, the stepover is a low-growing, horizontally-trained tree that can literally be 'stepped over'. Step overs can be planted along an edge of a path or a bed, and make an excellent di

Whether there is a heatwave or a downpour, this week Monty has plenty of jobs to be getting on with, from pruning and propagating to planting pots. Adam Frost meets Prince Charles in his garden at Highgrove to talk about the issue of bio-security, an issue which is of great concern to him and which could have a big effect on our gardens and landscape. Adam also talks to the prince's head forester to find out what gardeners can do to help.  Carol Klein profiles one of our summer stunners for both borders and containers - the agapanthus - and we catch up with Frances Tophill on her shared allotment. We also meet a gardener whose passion for planting has spilled out from his garden onto the roundabout outside his house. Gardeners World 2018 episode 16   Grow your own leeks Leeks are a flavoursome winter vegetable that can be steamed or boiled, braised in a cheese sauce and used in soups and stews. Leeks are easy to grow, but need looking after – you need to sow them in containers or

In 1705, architect John Vanbrugh and gardener Henry Wise designed the garden in Blenheim, in Britain. It symbolised the political and military power of the Duke of Marlborough. Sixty years later, Capability Brown reworked the estate, reshaping the landscape into the image of a romantic painting. Gardens Near and Far ep. 5 - Blenheim, UK An eighteenth century house and park with a nineteenth century garden. The palace, designed by Vanbrugh c1705, was the nation's reward to the first Duke of Marlborough for his victories over Louis XIV. Henry Wise designed the garden, in an Anglo-Dutch Baroque manner with a military cast. It had mock fortifications and regimented parterres. The first Duke died in 1722. During the 1720s his wife, Sarah, canalised the River Glyme and had a triumphal bridge errected. In 1764, the 4th Duke commissioned Lancelot Brown, then at the apogee of his fame. Brown transformed the park by making the canal into a serpentine lake. He also naturalised the woods, desi

The town of Kashan, in the middle of the desert, 250 kilometres from Tehran, is home to the oldest remaining Persian garden. It was Shah Abbas the Great who ordered its construction in 1587, with the aim of reproducing the gardens described in the Quran, symbolising paradise.     Gardens Near and Far ep. 4 - Bagh-e Fin, Iran Fin Garden (Persian: Bagh-e Fin) located in Kashan, Iran, is a historical Persian garden. It contains Kashan's Fin Bath, where Amir Kabir, the Qajarid chancellor, was murdered by an assassin sent by King Nasereddin Shah in 1852. Completed in 1590, the Fin Garden is the oldest extant garden in Iran. The origins of the garden may be anterior to the Safavid period; some sources indicate that the garden has been relocated from another place, but no clear picture of it has been found. The settlements of the garden in its present form was built under the reign of Abbas I of Persia (1571-1629), as a traditional bagh near the village of Fin, located a few kilometres

Jean-Philippe Teyssier, a landscape architect, takes us on a journey to discover the most beautiful gardens in the world. Set within 3,5 hectares (8 acres) of cultivated fruit and vegetables, the big garden at Babylonstoren is at the heart of the farm. It was inspired by the historic Company’s Garden in Cape Town, which supplied sailing ships of the Dutch East India Company with fresh vegetables and fruit during the days when the Cape was a halfway station between Europe and Asia. But we also link back to the mythological hanging gardens of Babylon. Those were thought to have been created by Nebuchadnezzar in the sixth century BC, for his wife who longed for the mountains and valleys of her youth. Gardens Near and Far ep. 3 - Babylonstoren, South Africa With the Simonsberg, Du Toitskloof and Franschhoek mountains as backdrop, Babylonstoren's garden is majestic. Dating back to 1692, the fortunes of this historic fruit and wine farm took a turn ten years ago when it fell under the ga

Millie Ross meets an artist who creates cultural works with plants, Costa Georgiadis visits Clarence Slockee in his garden, Jerry Coleby-Williams shows different ways to propagate, and Josh Byrne plants out a wetzone.     For almost 30 years Gardening Australia has provided practical, trustworthy and credible gardening advice to inspire and entertain. Join Costa Georgiadis and the team as they traverse the country unearthing the best gardens. Gardening Australia ep. 25 2018   Catching up with Clarence Costa helps past presenter Clarence Slockee with some jobs in his garden, and they harvest enough vegies to cook up a feast The Joy of Propagation Jerry loves growing new plants and he shares some different propagation techniques: aerial layering, ground layering and controlling self-seeders FAQs – Soil depth for sowing | Browning lawns | Compost bins | Daffodils not flowering Gardening Australia presenters answer commonly asked gardening questions A Sculpted Space Sophie visits an undu

Monty catches up with maintaining his pond and gives advice on planting water lilies. He also gives tips on how to grow and plant herbaceous clematis as well as harvesting potatoes.  If you don't know your hybrid teas from your hybrid musks then Nick Bailey begins his guide to demystifying roses. Arit Anderson takes a trip on a canal boat to find out how volunteers are bringing plants and wildlife back into the city of Birmingham, Mark Lane gives his guide on how to get the cottage style look into your garden, and Adam Frost takes a tour of Woburn Abbey to explore the restoration of its Humphrey Repton landscape. We also meet a woman who, in her 70s, transformed two acres of derelict swamp behind her semi-detached home in Manchester. Gardeners World 2018 episode 15:   Waterlilies Instantly recognisable, waterlilies are possibly the most sought after of all waterplants. Choose from many elegant flower shapes and colours with attractive, lush foliage. With dwarf and large forms avai

Jean-Philippe Teyssier, a landscape architect, takes us on a journey to discover the most beautiful gardens in the world. In this episode, nestled between the Atlas Mountains and the Djebilet desert, the Agdal garden is an oasis of more than 500 hectares surrounded by ramparts, next to Marrakech.    Gardens Near and Far ep. 2 - Agdal, Morocco The Agdal Gardens (or Aguedal Gardens) are botanical gardens of around 400 hectares (4.0 km2; 1.5 sq mi) in surface area, located to the south of Dar El Makhzen, the Royal Palace, and the medina in Marrakech, Morocco. Their name derives from the Berber language for "walled meadow". Extending for some 3 kilometres (1.9 mi), the gardens include groves of orange, lemon, fig, apricot and pomegranate trees in rectangular plots, linked by olive-lined walkways. Together with the medina of Marrakech and the Menara Gardens, the Agdal Gardens were listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1985. The gardens were established in the 12th century

Jean-Philippe Teyssier, landscape architect, takes us on a journey to discover the most beautiful gardens in France and Europe. Beautiful example of harmony, the garden of the Villa Gamberaia dominates Florence and summarizes the art of Italian gardens.  The park of the Villa Gamberaia retains its Renaissance imprint through the presence of iconic materials of the time: pebbles, slag and especially shells. Its orangery reminds us: citrus fruits are the kings of the Italian garden, used in the natural pharmacopoeia, the production of perfumes, cooking, but also as a gift for distinguished guests. Gardens Near and Far ep. 1 - Villa Gamberaia Villa Gamberaia is a seventeenth-century villa near Settignano, outside Florence, Tuscany, Italy. It is it characterized now by eighteenth-century terraced garden. The setting was praised by Edith Wharton, who saw it after years of tenant occupation with its parterre planted with roses and cabbages, and by Georgina Masson, who saw it restored by Sig

It's the last day at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2018 for Joe Swift, Jo Whiley and team. Carol Klein reveals what to plant for instant results, Arit Anderson has some Hampton-inspired ideas for outside space, and Adam Frost explores how to create privacy in a garden. Toby Buckland meets the winner of Florist of the Year, and Nick Bailey looks in detail at a cut flower favourite, lily.   Hampton Court Palace Flower Show ep. 5 2018 The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the largest flower show in the world. The Show is held in early July, and run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) at Hampton Court Palace in southwest London. The show features show gardens, floral marquees and pavilions, talks and demonstrations. Erected on the north and south sides of the Long Water in Hampton Court Park, it is the second major national show after the Chelsea Flower Show but has a different character, focusing more on environmental issues, growing your own food and vegetables and

Joe Swift, Jo Whiley and team continue their tour of the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Toby Buckland reveals his top al fresco design tips, Adam Frost takes a look around a garden with its own bar, Frances Tophill shows how to create impressive summer containers, and Arit Anderson enjoys the outdoor life in a Scandinavian-inspired garden.  Also joining them tonight is Carol Klein, who finds out about new varieties of hydrangeas, Juliet Sargeant explores the importance of grasses and seed heads, Mark Lane looks at a perennial favourite, rose, and Nick Bailey speaks to one of the leading garden designers of our time, Piet Oudolf, who has been named the RHS Horticultural Hero of 2018. Hampton Court Palace Flower Show ep. 4 2018 The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the largest flower show in the world. The Show is held in early July, and run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) at Hampton Court Palace in southwest London. The show features show gardens, floral marquees and

Costa Georgiadis visits chef Peter Gilmore's garden, Sophie Thomson plants summer-flowering bulbs, Jerry Coleby-Williams suggests onion substitutes for sub-tropical gardeners, and Jane Edmanson explores a native garden.   For almost 30 years Gardening Australia has provided practical, trustworthy and credible gardening advice to inspire and entertain. Join Costa Georgiadis and the team as they traverse the country unearthing the best gardens. Gardening Australia ep. 24 2018   Gilmore's Goodies Costa visits Sydney chef Peter Gilmore’s home garden, where he discovers some unusual plants –then cooks them up for lunch FAQs – Fertilising natives | Pruning hedges | Compost vs potting mix Gardening Australia presenters answer commonly asked gardening questions Subtropical Onions Onions don’t grow well in the subtropics but Jerry has discovered some edible, heat-tolerant alliums he can use instead Moving On Millie Ross has some tips for moving plants to a new location Karwarra Jane e

Joe Swift and Jo Whiley are joined by gardening experts Carol Klein, Adam Frost, Arit Anderson, Nick Bailey and Toby Buckland at the Royal Horticultural Society's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2018.  Carol has World Cup fever as she explores plants from across the globe in the Floral Marquee. Toby finds out how to design the perfect family garden, Jo looks at a garden inspired by the topical issue of social media, and Joe talks to a designer whose garden was influenced by a classic children's favourite, the Mr Men books. Hampton Court Palace Flower Show ep. 3 2018 The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the largest flower show in the world. The Show is held in early July, and run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) at Hampton Court Palace in southwest London. The show features show gardens, floral marquees and pavilions, talks and demonstrations. Erected on the north and south sides of the Long Water in Hampton Court Park, it is the second major national show after the

Joe Swift and Jo Whiley are back at the world's largest annual flower show, the Royal Horticultural Society's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, where they reveal the winners of the Best Show Garden and the Best Floral Exhibit.  Joe and Jo are joined by experts Carol Klein, Adam Frost, Frances Tophill, Juliet Sargeant and Mark Lane, who explore some of the themes at Hampton this year, including health and wellbeing, as well as look at new varieties of gardeners' favourite - dahlia.   Hampton Court Palace Flower Show ep. 2 2018 The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the largest flower show in the world. The Show is held in early July, and run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) at Hampton Court Palace in southwest London. The show features show gardens, floral marquees and pavilions, talks and demonstrations. Erected on the north and south sides of the Long Water in Hampton Court Park, it is the second major national show after the Chelsea Flower Show but has a differe

Joe Swift and Jo Whiley take a look at what's in store at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. In the first of five programmes, Joe and Jo are joined by experts Carol Klein, Adam Frost, Arit Anderson and Nick Bailey to reveal some of the stunning show gardens and high summer exhibits in the floral marquee.  Gorgeous gardens, fabulous florals & fantastic shopping in an unforgettable setting.    Hampton Court Palace Flower Show ep. 1 2018 The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the largest flower show in the world. The Show is held in early July, and run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) at Hampton Court Palace in southwest London. The show features show gardens, floral marquees and pavilions, talks and demonstrations. Erected on the north and south sides of the Long Water in Hampton Court Park, it is the second major national show after the Chelsea Flower Show but has a different character, focusing more on environmental issues, growing your own food and vegetables