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July 2, 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. 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.
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July 1, 2016 Josh revisits Gardening Australia's 2007 Gardener of the Year to see how her garden and focus have developed over the years, Tino conducts an experiment to find out the best way to clean up strawberry plants to ensure a bumper crop, and Jerry profiles the fascinating Liquorice plant. Also, Costa shows a unique way of encouraging composting worms into the garden, meet a furniture maker who's as passionate about her work as she is about the trees used in her creations and Angus profiles different varieties of Australian native limes and explains how to grow them.
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June 28, 2016 ITV UK 28 Dec 2015
The Hedgehog Hotel offers a rare and magical glimpse into the mysterious moonlit world of one of our best loved, but little-known animals. Set in a garden paradise, designed to provide the perfect conditions for a group of rescued hedgehogs to thrive, the film follows a cast of prickly characters as they prepare for their return to the wild.
We'll spy on Max’s noisy courtship and Spike's bristling battles. We'll peek inside Amber's cosy nest as she tends to her precious new-borns and watch some intrepid youngsters take their first steps outside. As the hotel’s cameras capture this compelling hedgehog soap opera, they'll also reveal remarkable insights into its spiky residents.
With numbers in steep decline, each hedgehog guest must grow fit and well enough to survive beyond the hotel grounds. As we follow their progress, this film will unlock their enchanting private lives and celebrate this humble but iconic British animal.
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June 25, 2016 Jerry visits the Eastern District Orchid Society's 50th anniversary show to find out what makes a winning bloom, Jane shows how to deal with a particularly pesky plant pest, and Costa helps construct a wicking bed food garden on the front steps of Sydney TAFE. Sophie explores the beautiful National Trust property of Beaumont House, near Adelaide, where they have created a historically accurate 19th Century garden while Tino shows how to nurture citrus plants over winter in cold climates.
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June 19, 2016 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. 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 Gardeners' World Live in Birmingham to revel in the hundreds of summer flowering plants on display and to find design tips for small gardens.
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June 17, 2016 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, 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. Also, Josh checks out a massive commercial operation that's transforming food waste into compost, potting mix, power and plants, while Jerry visits the president of the Eastern District Orchid Society. Tensions are high during preparation for their annual autumn show.
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June 15, 2016 An infectious series about one woman's passion for gardening. It's early summer, and horticulturalist Christine Walkden introduces us to her small but perfectly formed garden. She also makes an emotional return to an old friend's garden and comes to the aid of her 72-year-old neighbour Reg, who is having trouble with his plums.
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June 11, 2016 Tender vegetables, bedding plants and bees are the focus of Monty's gardening at Longmeadow as he plants out squashes and scented annuals and harvests honey. Adam Frost is in London looking at how small spaces in the metropolis can be utilised to make gardens for wildlife, food and relaxation. And we visit north Wales to meet a man with a passion for prehistoric plants.
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June 9, 2016 Choice TV New Zealand 2012
Everything you wanted to know about how to grow food in your garden – from soil to plant types. Plus recipes on how to cook what you produce! With Kiri Danielle. Rediscover the basics of healthy eating as we learn all about soil and worms, how to make marmalade, and visit a unique community garden project in Tauranga, New Zealand.
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June 6, 2016 Tino has some great strategies for staying on top of winter weeds, including one method that's sure to get your fire burning! Costa shows how to keep backyard chooks happy and healthy, feathering their nests so they stay comfortable no matter how cold the weather gets, and Sophie shows how to get plants ready to survive the onset of Jack Frost, preparing, protecting and preening her most vulnerable plants.
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