Episode 3
Frances Tophill finds out what it takes to look after some of the world's rarest and most endangered plants as she goes behind the scenes at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Frances Tophill finds out what it takes to look after some of the world's rarest and most endangered plants as she goes behind the scenes at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. With the historic glasshouses currently undergoing renovation, Frances finds out how the staff are managing to move and care for such a vast and vital collection - when they鈥檝e got the builders in!
Carol Klein takes a sensory stroll through the gardens of Goldstone Hall in Shropshire. Buzzing with insects, this is a planting scheme that doesn鈥檛 just draw you in with its beauty but also its scent, texture and taste.
Sue Kent is at home in her garden tending to a few final jobs for the year. She also keeps the spirit of summer alive throughout the winter by cutting a few hydrangeas to dry for an indoor display.
Nick Bailey takes a trip to Thorp Perrow Arboretum in North Yorkshire to see the National Collection of Cotinus - one of the best shrubs for autumn colour.
There鈥檚 an orchid obsessive who pushes the boundaries by growing them outdoors over winter, and a professional magician gives a glimpse into the spellbinding world of auriculas. Plus an ingenious idea for recycling Christmas trees.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Frances Tophill |
Presenter | Nick Bailey |
Presenter | Sue Kent |
Presenter | Carol Klein |
Executive Producer | Gary Broadhurst |
Series Producer | Becky Pratt |
Production Manager | Ash Morris |
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- Fri 6 Dec 2024 20:00大象传媒 Two HD & England only