Season 1

8 EPISODES • 2002

Let’s face it, gardening can be pretty daunting. All those Latin names, the bugs and blights that can attack your plants just when they are looking their prettiest. How does anyone manage to grow anything? Part One of ‘How to be a gardener’ will explain all that. It’s not magic, it’s common sense. I can’t promise you a copper-bottomed guarantee, but I can help you to learn how to avoid the pitfalls and make the most of what you’ve got.

Episodes

1: Know your plot

Apr 15, 2002

You wouldn’t dream of moving into a house without taking a look at the area. It’s the same in a garden. Before you can grow anything, you need to know what sort of conditions you have. Then you can choose plants that are suited to them. There really is no need to waste money on plants that will hate your environment.

2: Understanding Plants

Apr 22, 2002

3: Planting Schemes and Themes

Apr 29, 2002

4: Practical Planting

May 6, 2002

5: Caring for your Garden

May 13, 2002

6: Practical problem solving

May 20, 2002

7: The productive garden

May 27, 2002

8: The gardening year

Jun 3, 2002

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