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February 16, 2012 They fly, float, hitchhike -- and even explode. But the many clever ways seeds get around make sense: after all, a plant's life depends on finding fertile ground in which to grow. The quest for survival has even led plants to develop delightful and devious ways of fooling us into working for them as they send their seeds out to conquer new lands.
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February 14, 2012 Gardening programmes usually stop at the kitchen door and cookery programmes rarely step into the garden. But in Fork To Fork, celebrated TV gardener Monty Don and wife Sarah restore our faith in food by showing us the basics of growing organic fruit, herbs and vegetables and using the produce to create simple but delicious seasonal recipes.
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February 8, 2012 This is a repack of previously posted individual articles.
Complete Chelsea Flower Show from 2011, Preview + days 1-6.
Preview
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift take a first peek at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show 2011 in this exclusive preview of the event. With show opening only hours away, they are joined by Andy Sturgeon, Nicki Chapman and Christine Walkden to see what horticulture’s finest are exhibiting this year. Plus they reveal the behind-the-scenes preparation that designers, landscapers and nursery folk do in order to exhibit at the most prestigious event in the gardening calendar.
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February 3, 2012 The Strawbridge family are going green.TV presenter,inventor and engineer Dick, wife Brigit and their children, James and Charlotte, take on a 300-year-old farmhouse in Cornwall – with three acres of land, a leaky roof and no plumbing, electricity or home comforts in sight.
Their aim is to live a 21st-century lifestyle but to be self-sufficient in energy and food. They’d like to produce little or no waste and remove their dependence on fossil fuels. Retired Lieutenant-Colonel Dick explains:“We’re definitely not eco-warriors. We aren’t prepared to give up our creature comforts for long. We want our coffee machine, dishwasher and washing machine.”
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February 3, 2012 Repack of previously posted individual articles.
Ethnobotanist James Wong returns with another series packed full of inspiring natural remedies for minor everyday ailments, plus a few luxurious beauty treats to make you look and feel wonderful.
Ep1 - Garden Herbs
James sets out to reinvent our perception of common and garden herbs. His simple, cheap but highly original recipes include an angelica stomach soother for indigestion, a fragrant anti-dandruff hair oil, and an insecticidal wormwood and sage repellent to help banish the pesky clothes moth. Members of the public try James’s remedies and are often surprised by the results.
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January 21, 2012 August 20th 2010
As its time to harvest the late summer veg crops its also time to plan ahead, and theres expert advice on the tried and tested varieties to plant for next year. Theres a look at nectar rich flowers to attract butterflies and moths, and sweet smelling flowers to enrich a garden at night time.
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January 19, 2012 21st March 2009.
Tino Carnevale is at work in Pete’s Patch propagating strawberry plants, and prepares garden beds to plant snow peas and lettuce. Jane Edmanson explains why autumn is the perfect time to plant, and shows us what to do for the best results, and Colin Campbell visits Brisbane’s Roma St Parkland to look at the damage caused by the recent severe storms, and picks up tips for the home gardener on how to restore the garden after severe weather. Also Jerry Coleby-Williams plants some cool season herbs in his productive Brisbane garden, including his new favourite, Chinese Celery.
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January 19, 2012 August 6th 2010.
Its the holiday season, so what better time could there be to take Gardeners World to the road? This episode comes from the picturesque Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Just 20 miles inland from Blackpool lie 2 villages packed with gorgeous gardens - Chatburn and Knowle Green - Gardeners World explores the challenge of gardening in the chillier northern climate.
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January 14, 2012 July 30th 2010.
At the height of summer its the perfect time to get out and about, so Carol is visiting a beautifully restored kitchen garden in Devon. Toby spends time in the cottage garden, while Joe goes looking for plants that will thrive in marshy conditions, ready for planting in the bog-garden. Alice has the unusual task of going for a swim - in a purpose built swimming pond.
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January 13, 2012 Stephen Ryan reveals his passion for growing an interesting range of pencil plants to add highlight and accent to the garden, John Patrick rejuvenates and weather proofs his vegie plot after a long, hot and scorching summer and Angus Stewart explores the garden at Sydney landmark Admiralty House, tracing its history from remnant indigenous trees and first fleet plantings to the present day. Also in this episode Josh Byrne shows us some simple ways to improve and enrich sandy soil to ensure your plants get the best from this difficult soil type.
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