The surprising secret to naturalistic planting…get the kids to do it and building community with big containers
David Maxwell presents the weekly gardening programme including; Maghera Walled garden, a visit of a compost factory and a garden that seeks to make everyone feel at home.
With the sunny spring continuing, Gardeners’ Corner visits a 19th century walled garden in Maghera. Once connected to the local rectory, it is now run by the council, and it features several distinct spaces including a large glasshouse and a wildflower meadow. Roy Clark, who knows the garden well, says their secret to planting spring bulbs in a naturalistic way is to get children to do it! The good weather has also lead to increased demand for compost and this week presenter David Maxwell is on the factory floor of one of the biggest suppliers in the country. Also on the programme, a charity in Ballymoney that is building good community relations through growing and Ann FitzSimons will join David in studio to answer questions. Email the programme at gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk
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The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice and news.