Episode 16
Adam Frost demonstrates how to grow plants successfully in peat-free compost, and we visit a garden on the Isle of Man where exotic plants are thriving.
Adam Frost adds tall plants for shady conditions to his borders, shows us how to make a window box for growing vegetables and herbs, and gives his tips on how to grow plants successfully in peat-free compost.
Nick Bailey visits Kew Gardens to explore their collection of ferns, and we return to the urban garden of Kate Bradbury to find out how she ensures that visiting wildlife is kept well fed throughout the summer months. We travel to the Isle of Man to a garden where a range of exotic plants are thriving in the microclimate on the island and meet a nurseryman in Kent with a passion for hydrangeas.
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Adam’s window box 1
Duration: 03:38
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Adam’s window box 2
Duration: 02:59
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 2’s Big Bee Challenge
This summer, Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 2 is encouraging the nation to help save our bees! And as part of this campaign, the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show is asking children, aged between 6 and 12, to design a bee-friendly garden. The winning entry will be turned into a garden at an NHS Trust site used by children and young people with mental health needs, and Adam Frost will be one of the judges. For full details on how to enter, please click on the link below. The competition closes at 6.00pm on Monday 5 July, so you haven’t got long!
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Adam Frost |
| Presenter | Nick Bailey |
| Presenter | Kate Bradbury |
| Production Manager | Janelle Backes |
| Series Producer | Sharon Fisher |
| Executive Producer | Gary Broadhurst |
Broadcasts
Fri 2 Jul 2021 21:30- Sun 4 Jul 2021 07:05
- Tue 13 Jul 2021 08:00