Season 1
April 15, 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.
8 Episodes
Episodes
Know your plot
April 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.
Understanding Plants
April 22, 2002
Planting Schemes and Themes
April 29, 2002
Practical Planting
May 6, 2002
Caring for your Garden
May 13, 2002
Practical problem solving
May 20, 2002
The productive garden
May 27, 2002
The gardening year
June 3, 2002
