Episode 10
Gardening magazine. Monty's wildlife garden begins to take shape at Longmeadow, and bees are very much at the forefront of his mind as he plants up a nectar-rich border.
As Monty's wildlife garden begins to take shape at Longmeadow, bees are very much at the forefront of his mind. He plants up a nectar-rich border that will attract all sorts of bees and other pollinating insects from spring right through to the autumn. Meanwhile, Joe Swift goes on a quest to find out more about the wonderful world of hanging baskets, starting with a visit to one of the country's leading growers.
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How to plant a hanging basket
Duration: 02:38
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Monty鈥檚 nectar-rich border
Duration: 02:01
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00:09Daughter
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00:11Explosions in the Sky
So Long Lonesome
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Making your garden a bee haven
To attract bees to your garden and give them the nectar and pollen they need, succession and variety is the key, no matter what size of garden you have. Succession is important because bees need a constant source of food from spring right through to the autumn. A wide range of flower shapes is crucial too because some species of bees have shorter tongues than others. To help you choose what to grow, check out the list below.
(www.rhs.org.uk)
Jobs for the weekend: Deadhead & re-pot spent tulips
If your tulips have gone over and you need the pots for something else, empty them out and either heel them in the ground or re-pot them. Remove the dead heads and give them a liquid tomato feed so that as the foliage dies down, the bulb stores lots of energy for next year鈥檚 display.
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Jobs for the weekend: Plant out sweet peas
Once you have hardened off your sweet peas, now is the time to plant them out. Ensure they have something to climb up and, although they have tendrils, they may need to be tied in with some string to start with. Water in well and keep them watered through the season to ensure a wonderful display.
(www.rhs.org.uk)
Jobs for the weekend: Harden off outdoor tomatoes
If you are growing outdoor tomatoes, now is the time to harden them off. Place them in a cold frame or sheltered part of your garden for at least a week before planting them out in their final position. If you are growing a cordon variety, look out for any side-shoots and nip them out.
(www.rhs.org.uk)
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Monty Don |
| Presenter | Joe Swift |
| Series Producer | Chloe Rawlings |
| Series Editor | Liz Rumbold |