25/11/2017

25/11/2017

Author: BBC Radio Ulster November 25, 2017 Duration: 41:46

In Gardeners' Corner this week, David Maxwell visits the orchard at Glenarm Castle with Reg Maxwell and hears how to grow medlars, trees which give spring flowers, fruit and autumn colour. Also in the programme Helen Mark pays a return visit to Wendy Austin's garden in Donegal with Brendan Little who helped Wendy create her orchard last year. Neil Porteous and gardener Alan Ryder show David how the restoration of the old rose garden is coming along, tucked away in a hidden area behind Mountstewart and Cherry Townsend is this week's studio guest with lots of ideas on plants and flowers to brighten up the house in the lead up to Christmas.


Tune into Gardeners' Corner from BBC Radio Ulster for a weekly dose of practical wisdom and quiet inspiration rooted in the soil of the province. Host David Maxwell guides each episode with the ease of a knowledgeable friend, sharing the latest horticultural advice and seasonal news you can actually use. This isn't just theory; the podcast actively explores, taking you on audio visits to thriving plots and personal havens, from expansive estates to modest backyards, revealing the unique stories they grow. You'll hear firsthand from those who tend them, gathering tips that work in real gardens. It’s a consistent resource for anyone with a trowel and a bit of earth, whether you're nurturing a windowsill herb box or planning a perennial border. The conversation is always grounded, focused on the tangible joys and challenges of growing things. Listen for a genuine connection to the gardening community and a deeper understanding of your own patch, all delivered with the trusted quality of BBC Radio Ulster. Each episode feels like a welcome break, a moment to think about what's possible just outside your door.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 685

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22/07/2017 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Duration: 41:41
In this week's Gardeners' Corner, Helen Mark talks to botanical artist Diana Oxlade and her husband Eddie about their new book, Fifty Weeds, a visit to Botanic Gardens Palm House is a colour packed sensory experience and…
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Duration: 41:07
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Duration: 41:32
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The Chelsea Flower Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:33
In Gardeners' Corner this week David Maxwell visits the Chelsea Flower Show to find out more about the gardening passions and know-how of designers, growers and celebrities. Dame Judi Dench launches a beautiful apricot r…
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Duration: 41:40
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Duration: 41:26
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