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December 30, 2016 BBC Two 5 July 2002
This week, Alan Titchmarsh is joined by Rachel de Thame and Joe Smith in his Hampshire garden to discuss, among other subjects, green roofs - the latest in environment-friendly garden chic. To assist in their enquiries, Chris Beardshaw heads off to Somerset to find out more about planting roofs with a low-maintenance living cover.
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December 27, 2016 BBC Two 28 June 2002
Alan Titchmarsh presents a special edition focusing solely on a creation by two gardeners from Wiltshire. Barbara and Ian Pollard's special labour of love is an extraordinary garden in Malmesbury, and tonight's programme - filmed over the course of a calendar year - charts their progress in perfecting this pet project.
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December 24, 2016 Gardening expert Chris Beardshaw flies by helicopter over a part of Britain, explains about the environment and helps an amateur fix his/her garden in a way that fits in its tradition.
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December 23, 2016 ORF Austria 1997 - English narration
St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna ranks amongst Austria's most famous cultural monuments. Yet, one would not think of that cathedral being one of the most astonishing natural areas in Austria. Between the roof tiles, at stone gargoyles and in many a damp crevice, the 850 year-old cathedral reveals itself as a botanical and zoological garden.
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December 22, 2016 BBC Two 14 June 2002
Alan visits the 2-year old butterfly wildflower meadow and looks at plants that help support pollinators. Chris goes to Jersey and explores a natural meadow. Alan’s tropical bed is slow to get started, and he plants begonias and dahlias in the border. The family garden is now complete and planted and Joe shows it off. Alan gives a full tour of Barleywood.
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December 21, 2016 BBC Four 10 October 2016
The migration of the painted lady has long fascinated scientists, artists and nature lovers alike. The longest butterfly migration on earth, it sees millions of these delicate creatures travel from the desert fringes of north Africa, across thousands of miles of land and sea, before settling in the UK. However, the migration has never truly been understood, the mysteries of the painted lady never unravelled - until now. This documentary reveals the secrets of this extraordinary phenomenon. Observed, investigated and analysed by presenter Martha Kearney and entomologist Dr James Logan, it employs groundbreaking techniques to unlock the secrets of the painted ladies.
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December 19, 2016 BBC Two 7 June 2002
Alan plants a climber at the base of a dull tree, and Chris visits a nursery that specializes in aquilegia. Rachel clips a boxwood hedge and trains a topiary. Joe and Rachel begin a design challenge to be revealed at Gardeners World Live in Birmingham. Alan plants out sun-loving tender vegetables: peppers, tomatoes, aubergines.
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December 15, 2016 BBC Two 31 May 2002
Alan creates a focal point in the garden planted with scented flowers. Chris visits the dry garden at RHS Hyde Hall Essex to learn what plants perform best in drought. Rachel plants out annuals grown from seed, and Alan lays slug traps and takes cuttings from a hydrangea. Joe lays turf and plants the family garden.
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December 12, 2016 BBC Two 17 May 2002
Colourful Iceland poppies and fragrant sweet rocket take centre stage as Sarah Raven shows how to grow these biennials. Alan Titchmarsh works on his scented garden and Joe Swift completes his planting scheme in the border.
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December 9, 2016 BBC Two 10 May 2002
Flower-show season gets under way with the RHS Spring Gardening Show. At the Three Counties Showground, set amid the Malvern Hills, fantastic foliage and scintillating scents are among the attractions. With Alan Titchmarsh, Rachel de Thame, Chris Beardshaw and Joe Swift.
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