Video Documentaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The team is in Aylesbury where Charlie and the brothers go against each other to win the right to make over the garden of Michelle and Alistair and their two daughters. Alistair, who is in the air force, and Michelle, a neonatal nurse, have been together for 16 years. They have a small back garden but they need it to work hard for them providing space for entertainment and relaxation and also where their daughters Tabitha and Jocelyn, who both have autism can play. Moved here: https://hdclump.com/ garden-rescue-episode-13-2018

The team is in North Walsham where Charlie and the brothers go head to head to win the right to make over the garden of Christine and Tony. If ever a couple needed the peace and consoling virtues of a good garden, it is this one. In June 2015, Anthony and Christine were shot in a terrorist attack in Tunisia. Post moved here: https://hdclump.com/ garden-rescue-episode-11-2018

The RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 2018 is celebrated in a one-hour special programme. Adam Frost, Carol Klein, Arit Anderson, Nick Bailey and Mark Lane share all the highlights of this year's show.    The team seek out horticultural inspiration and planting design ideas in the show gardens and floral marquee, discovering why conifers could be coming back into fashion and exploring Chatsworth's rich orchid history. RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 2018 A huge display of orchids which you can see through the eyes of a bee and a stunning river of flowers are just two of the highlights of the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show, which starts today. The show returns to Chatsworth from June 6 to 10, with other highlights including a display of moth orchids billed as the most spectacular ever seen in the UK. Up to 5,000 plants will be used at the event, with 100 varieties on show. Award-winning floral designer and TV personality Jonathan Moseley, known for his innovative and creative floral designs an...

In Garden Rescue episode 3 2018, Charlie Dimmock and the Rich brothers travel to Andover. Animal lover Sue would like to share her garden with the hedgehogs who live in the neighbourhood, so which designer will create a space both safe and beautiful? This post is here:   https://hdclump.com/ garden-rescue-episode-3-2018 /   Charlie Dimmock and award-winning garden designers the Rich brothers compete to design gardens for homeowners around the country.

In Garden Rescue episode 2 2018, Charlie Dimmock and the Rich brothers start with a clean slate in Rutland, as they come to the aid of Manjinder. Post was moved here: https://hdclump.com/garden-rescue-episode-2-2018/ She wants to create an interactive and colourful space to pass her love of gardening on to her two small nephews. Can the team make it happen on her small budget?

On Gardening Australia ep. 19 2018 - To celebrate winter Costa explores a space-saving garden, Sophie Thomson visits a carbon offset forest, Jane Edmanson finds some rare plants, Tino Carnevale plants ornamental veg, and Millie Ross builds herself a chook house. [video width="512" height="288" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Gardening-Australia-ep.-18-2018.mp4"][/video]   Gardening Australia ep. 19 2018   Chook Run We follow the progress of Millie’s chook run from digging the first holes through to installing the little Lay-dies in their new home FAQs - Fertilising in winter | Digging wet soil | Cockroaches in compost Gardening Australia presenters answer commonly asked gardening questions Stacks of Ideas Costa visits an intriguing garden in the tightest of tough spaces, created with ingenuity and lots of great ideas Ornamental Edibles Tino shares some tips for turning a traditional vegetable garden into an ornamental patch of colou...

Monty Don and Joe Swift look back at the highlights of their week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018. Chelsea Flower Show episode 13 2018   The world’s most prestigious flower show that inspires millions and leads the way in innovative garden design. The Chelsea Flower Show receives a lot of publicity. It is attended by 157,000 visitors each year (a number limited by the capacity of the 11-acre (45,000 m2) ground), and all tickets must be purchased in advance. From 2005 the show was increased from four days to five, with the first two days only open to RHS members. Several members of the British Royal Family attend a preview of the show, as part of the royal patronage of the RHS. The area of land devoted to show gardens increased steadily between 1970 and 2000 and the show has become an important venue for watching trends. New plants are often launched at the show and the popularity of older varieties revived under the focus of the horticultural world. It is the garden design equi...

It is the end of the week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show episode 12 2018, and Monty Don and Joe Swift are exploring the 'Chelsea effect' - how the trends seen at Chelsea this year have a big influence on gardening styles of the future. Carol Klein reveals the biggest plant trends from the show, while Toby Buckland shows how big plants can be used to great effect in even the smallest of gardens.  The team are joined by special guests Martin Parr, Britain's foremost documentary photographer, who discusses pictures he has taken around the showground, and fashion designer Mary Portas, who talks about her beautiful Cotswold garden, and her passion for growing vegetables.   Chelsea Flower Show episode 12 2018 The world’s most prestigious flower show that inspires millions and leads the way in innovative garden design. The Chelsea Flower Show receives a lot of publicity. It is attended by 157,000 visitors each year (a number limited by the capacity of the 11-acre (45,000 m2) grou...

Monty Don, Joe Swift and the team explore the themes behind the show gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show episode 11 2018. Joe is discussing wildlife habitats, and Carol Klein discovers some stunning blooms which also offer food for visiting insects. Monty reveals the important message behind one of the spectacular gardens that has been making a big splash at the show and Mary Berry hunts for plants to add to her new garden. Chelsea Flower Show episode 11 2018 The world’s most prestigious flower show that inspires millions and leads the way in innovative garden design. The Chelsea Flower Show receives a lot of publicity. It is attended by 157,000 visitors each year (a number limited by the capacity of the 11-acre (45,000 m2) ground), and all tickets must be purchased in advance. From 2005 the show was increased from four days to five, with the first two days only open to RHS members. Several members of the British Royal Family attend a preview of the show, as part of the royal patron...

Nicki Chapman, James Wong and the team present all the news and excitement from the Chelsea Flower Show episode 10 2018. Chris Bavin explores the amazing floristry at the show, and Raymond Blanc demonstrates how to turn produce from the vegetable garden into a pickled feast.   Chelsea Flower Show episode 10 2018 The world’s most prestigious flower show that inspires millions and leads the way in innovative garden design. The Chelsea Flower Show receives a lot of publicity. It is attended by 157,000 visitors each year (a number limited by the capacity of the 11-acre (45,000 m2) ground), and all tickets must be purchased in advance. From 2005 the show was increased from four days to five, with the first two days only open to RHS members. Several members of the British Royal Family attend a preview of the show, as part of the royal patronage of the RHS. The area of land devoted to show gardens increased steadily between 1970 and 2000 and the show has become an important venue for watc...

Nicki Chapman and James Wong are back to report from the floral festivities at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show episode 8 2018. The team look at the gardens making a splash with all sorts of spectacular displays. There are plenty of ideas to help people relax in their own garden, while Nick Knowles lifts the lid on gardens raising awareness. Meanwhile, Angellica Bell drops by to solve some of her own gardening problems.   Chelsea Flower Show episode 8 2018 The world’s most prestigious flower show that inspires millions and leads the way in innovative garden design. The Chelsea Flower Show receives a lot of publicity. It is attended by 157,000 visitors each year (a number limited by the capacity of the 11-acre (45,000 m2) ground), and all tickets must be purchased in advance. From 2005 the show was increased from four days to five, with the first two days only open to RHS members. Several members of the British Royal Family attend a preview of the show, as part of the royal patronage of ...

It has been a day of high emotion at Chelsea, with the all-important medal results finally revealed. Monty Don and Joe Swift are on hand to give their views on who won gold and who missed out, as well as questioning the RHS judges on how they make their crucial decisions. Carol Klein is celebrating medals day with the exhibitors in the Great Pavilion, while fashion designer Ozwald Boateng visits the show to talk about Chelsea trends. The show also reveals the winner of Best Show Garden 2018. Chelsea Flower Show episode 7 2018 The world’s most prestigious flower show that inspires millions and leads the way in innovative garden design. The Chelsea Flower Show receives a lot of publicity. It is attended by 157,000 visitors each year (a number limited by the capacity of the 11-acre (45,000 m2) ground), and all tickets must be purchased in advance. From 2005 the show was increased from four days to five, with the first two days only open to RHS members. Several members of the British Royal...

It is medals day at Chelsea, and Nicki Chapman and James Wong find out who has won gold, before taking a closer look at some of the medal-winning gardens. The team talks to one of the longest-running exhibitors at the show, a family-run nursery that has been at Chelsea for over 100 years, and also explores the story of Britain's favourite flower, the rose. Chris Bavin reveals how to grow cut flowers for less.    Chelsea Flower Show episode 6 2018 The world’s most prestigious flower show that inspires millions and leads the way in innovative garden design. The Chelsea Flower Show receives a lot of publicity. It is attended by 157,000 visitors each year (a number limited by the capacity of the 11-acre (45,000 m2) ground), and all tickets must be purchased in advance. From 2005 the show was increased from four days to five, with the first two days only open to RHS members. Several members of the British Royal Family attend a preview of the show, as part of the royal patronage of the ...

Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift present from the exclusive VIP day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018. They reveal each of the lavish large show gardens on display, and Mary Berry joins the team to discover some of the beautiful blooms in the Great Pavilion. The team meet up with Rob Brydon and Nick Frost, who enjoy a pals' day out at the show.   Chelsea Flower Show episode 5 2018 The world’s most prestigious flower show that inspires millions and leads the way in innovative garden design. The Chelsea Flower Show receives a lot of publicity. It is attended by 157,000 visitors each year (a number limited by the capacity of the 11-acre (45,000 m2) ground), and all tickets must be purchased in advance. From 2005 the show was increased from four days to five, with the first two days only open to RHS members. Several members of the British Royal Family attend a preview of the show, as part of the royal patronage of the RHS. The area of land devoted to show gardens increased steadily betwe...