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February 21, 2021 First of a two-part masterclass in which Carol Klein shares her gardening knowledge, covering everything from putting the right plant in the right place and growing plants from scratch to achieving edibles and getting beautiful results from ornamentals. She begins by discussing the importance of observing nature, to understand how plants grow in the wild, and how a gardener can work out the conditions of their specific plot.
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February 21, 2021 Millie discovers how the team at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne protect and manage remnant bushland and native wildlife around the gardens, Tino gives the lowdown on the world of manure and explains which one is best for your patch, and Sophie bakes homegrown tomatillos into a delicious and simple cake.
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February 21, 2021 Pam and Marcus have a big garden surrounded by large established trees, which stretches away from their suburban home in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Now their children have grown up, they want to transform the garden into a space they they can enjoy themselves. Designer Helen Elks-Smith is set on a design that begins with the home, while rival Tom Massey wants to transport them to another world. Which idea will the couple choose? Presented by Angela Scanlon.
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February 16, 2021 Costa takes a wander along Sydney’s iconic Bondi to Bronte walk with the gardening team who keep it in tip top shape, Tino visits a picturesque garden masterpiece cleverly designed with an artistic touch and Jane visits a rooftop haven for honeybees that are loving the inner-city lifestyle!
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February 12, 2021 Neil and Clare have a garden with a stunning view of rural Cheshire, but they cannot decide how to turn the space into somewhere to benefit all of their large family. Two designers each come up with a new outdoor plan, pitching it to the couple through the use of virtual reality technology. But which one will they choose? Presented by Angela Scanlon.
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February 5, 2021 Following on from the innovative series Your Home Made Perfect, Angela Scanlon returns with this show that offers the same hi-tech makeover technology to outdoor spaces. First up are Demi and Laura from Hertfordshire, who lead a busy family life, meaning they haven't had time to deal with their lacklustre, L-shaped plot. Garden designers Helen Elks-Smith and Manoj Malde pitch for the chance to redesign the site - demonstrating what they would do with virtual reality presentations that put the couple right at the heart of their new, improved outdoor havens. But which one will they choose?
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February 4, 2021 This video documents the ongoing work of Permaculture Gurus, Geoff and Nadia Lawton, in the Dead Sea Valley. It begins with the famous original 'Greening the Desert' five minute video clip, and then continues into Part II, a 2009 update to the 2001 original. You'll get to see and learn about the original Greening the Desert site and see some of the spin-off effects of its influence throughout Jordan, and you'll also be introduced to a new educational demonstration site that was started in 2008.
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January 31, 2021 Ep01 - Alan Titchmarsh explores the English Country Garden... looking back at three episodes which rewarded three deserving people with a classic Country Garden.
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January 30, 2021 Is there a wild side to Britain’s busiest road? Author and naturalist Helen Macdonald embarks on a clockwise loop around London’s orbital motorway - searching for hidden wildness and natural beauty within the sight and sound of the M25. Along her journey, Helen encounters the remarkable people, plants and animals living above, beside and beneath the motorway, and delves into the controversial history of the UK’s longest and least-loved bypass.
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January 30, 2021 Five hundred years ago, the Emperor Babur laid out beautiful gardens in the city of Kabul, now the capital of Afghanistan. The lush, green spaces provided a peaceful retreat when he returned from battle. Over the centuries, the emperor's favourite garden was battered by war, but has now been lovingly restored to its former glory. In this film, we meet the gardeners keeping the emperor's legacy alive and we're invited into the private gardens of Afghans who find refuge among their plants and flowers from the stresses of a violent city.
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