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The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice and news.

The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice, news and visits to gardens large and small around the province. Presented by David Maxwell.

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Gardeners' Corner: Winter potting in Ardboe, tackling vigorous bamboo at Mount Stewart and a mediterranean haven in East Belfast

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Winter potting in Ardboe, tackling vigorous bamboo at Mount Stewart and a mediterranean haven in East Belfast

BBC Radio Ulster - Gardeners' Corner, Winter potting in Ardboe, tackling vigorous bamboo at Mount Stewart and a mediterranean haven in East Belfast

Helen Mark, in for David Maxwell, is joined by experts Brendan Little and Jim Bradley.

Helen Mark, in for David Maxwell, is joined by experts Brendan Little and Jim Bradley. Hot topics this week include getting to grips with bamboo & the healing power of gardening. 

Helen Mark, sitting in for David Maxwell this week, is joined by experts Brendan Little and Jim Bradley. Not only are they fielding calls on everything from yellowing holly to making the best mulch they'll also be offering advice and tips on how to get the best of your garden on these darkening days.
Helen chats to Stephen McKenna, an A&E nurse, who has found his garden to be a haven after stressful shifts on the front line while Mary Doris gives a masterclass in potting Winter plants from her garden in Ardboe. Neil Porteous digs deep in Mount Stewart to tackle bamboo seedlings and Frank 'Spooky' McCooke has a tall tale about bees for Halloween. 

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