Carol Klein as Presenter
Episodes 24
Episode 1
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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The second of a two-part masterclass in which the horticulturalist shares her knowledge. From her potting shed at Glebe Cottage garden, Carol shows in detail how to sow seed, and then how to bring on the resulting young plants, caring for them until they reach maturity. Outdoors, she explains how to pant vegetables and how to combine edibles with ornamental plants in a tight space to make a colourful - and tasty - display. For more advanced gardeners, Carol gives precise instructions about how to make new plants from existing ones, by dividing them or by taking cuttings.
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Carol shows how providing nectar and pollen as forage and food for bees is not only the best way to support these vital insects, which are fast disappearing from the countryside, but also makes a glorious display in the garden. She also demonstrates how to create an auricular theatre - a traditional way of showing off collections of little plants that dates back to the 19th century, when rival enthusiasts competed in shows held in pubs in the North and Midlands.
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Carol catches up with a few of the projects she started at the beginning of the season. There's a progress report on the new cut flower garden, the rapidly sprouting potatoes and the unruly beans and peas which are now ready to be tied in before their fruits begin to weigh heavy.
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