Video Documentaries

In Gardeners World episode 19 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.  On the 20th anniversary of the death of Geoff Hamilton, Adam Frost returns to the famous Gardeners' World location, Barnsdale, to pay tribute and to revisit some of his own early gardening memories. And we travel to Abergavenny to visit the garden of a sweet pea enthusiast, to get her top tips for growing the best blooms. Gardeners World episode 19 2016:   How to prune a rambling rose Rose pruning ensures that plants grow vigorously and flower well each year. If left, rambling roses can become a tangled mess of branches with very few flowers. Although often considered complicated, rose pruning is not difficult if you follow this guide. How to prune a climbing rose Rose pruning ensures that plants grow vigorously and flower well each year. If left, climbing roses can become a tangled mess of branches with ve

In his six-hour - 6 part series, Africa's Great Civilizations, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes a new look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. This is a breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of history, from the origins, on the African continent, of art, writing and civilization itself, through the millennia in which Africa and Africans shaped not only shaped their own rich civilizations, but also the wider world. Africa's Great Civilizations Part 1 [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Africas-Great-Civilizations-ep.1.mp4"][/video]   Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores Africa's rich history. Journey with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Kenya, Egypt and beyond as he discovers the origins of man, the formation of early human societies and the creation of significant cultural and scientific achievements on the African co

Documentary in which Ros Savill, former director and curator at the Wallace Collection, tells the story of some incredible and misunderstood objects - the opulent, intricate, gold-crested and often much-maligned Sevres porcelain of the 18th century. Ros brings us up close to a personal choice of Sevres masterpieces in the Wallace Collection, viewing them in intricate and intimate detail. She engages us with the beauty and brilliance in the designs, revelling in what is now often viewed as unfashionably pretty or ostentatious. These objects represent the unbelievable skills of 18th-century France, as well as the desires and demands of an autocratic regime that was heading for revolution. Sevres porcelain As valuable now as they were when first produced, Sevres' intricacies and opulence speak of wealth, sophistication and prestige and have always been sought after by collectors eager to associate themselves with Sevres' power. Often the whims and capricious demands of monumentall

Gardeners World episode 31 2015 is the last programme of the current series , Monty Don takes stock of his year at Longmeadow. We visit RHS Wisley to learn why autumn leaves are such a precious commodity for our gardens. And in the final instalment of her botany series, Carol Klein celebrates the glorious displays put on by flowering plants to attract pollinators. Gardeners World episode 31 2015:   What to do with leaves Deciduous leaves are a wonderful resource from which to make leafmould and this is a great time of the year to start collecting them as they begin to fall from the trees. All leaves are suitable, although some will break down more quickly than others. If you don’t have a tree in your garden, why not approach a friend or neighbour, or even your local parks department? Most people will be only too glad to get rid of their fallen leaves! Prepare saved seed for storage Now is the time to sort through any seeds you’ve saved over the summer. Check that they are still in good

In Gardeners World episode 30 2015, Carol Klein explores the inner workings of leaves - how they harness the sun's energy and turn it into food. And Joe Swift meets Griff Rhys Jones for a private tour of his remarkable garden and discovers what a passionate gardener he is. Gardeners World episode 30 2015:   Ground cover plants In this week’s show, Monty chooses plants to act as ground cover in his wildlife garden. Ground cover plants are essential for the border, yet are so often overlooked. With careful planning, they can be used to form a dense mat of foliage which is fantastic for suppressing weeds. They also provide shelter for small mammals and birds, and many have flowers that are attractive to insects. Interplant with bulbs for maximum colour and interest! Save self-seeded forget-me-nots Forget-me-nots often self-seed in the garden, but if they’ve popped up in the wrong place, don’t waste them! Either dig them up and move them to their new position, or transfer them to a see

In Gardeners World episode 29 2015, Monty Don is at Longmeadow with a host of seasonal jobs to keep his autumn garden looking beautiful for as long as possible. And in the third of her fascinating films about how plants work, Carol Klein investigates the science of stems.   Gardeners World episode 29 2015:   Plant amaryllis bulbs Now is the perfect time to plant amaryllis bulbs for flowering over Christmas and the New Year. Give them a head start by soaking the roots in tepid water overnight, taking care not to immerse the bulb itself. It is thought that the bulbs will produce a better display if their roots are constricted, so choose a pot that is slightly wider than the bulb itself, with enough depth for the roots to grow. Fill the pot with free-draining compost and plant so that two-thirds of the bulb remains above the surface. Gently firm in and water before placing somewhere warm and light. Cloche salad crops As the weather gets colder, it’s worth protecting your salad crops with

In Gardening Australia ep. 8 2018, after helping Millie Ross build a temporary shed, Costa Georgiadis makes za'atar pizza; Sophie Thomson plants a citrus orchard, Josh Byrne tastes some Aussie plants and Tino Carnevale explores slime moulds. [video width="1024" height="576" mp4="https://video-clump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Gardening-Australia-ep.-8-2018.mp4"][/video]   Gardening Australia ep. 8 2018:   Blending into the Bush As the autumn colours set into the high country, Jane Edmanson explores a Harrietville property where exotic trees blend into the surrounding bush. Growing Green Josh is back in Melbourne to check in on a school garden he helped get started. FAQs - Tomatoes Rotting | Sick mango tree | Feeding indoor plants Answers to commonly asked gardening questions. Edible Aussies Josh Byrne takes a look at a few edible Australian plants A Tiny Wonder Tino Carnevale delves into the little known world of slime moulds. Creative Construction