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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: Making raised beds and slugs; the good, the bad and the ugly

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Making raised beds and slugs; the good, the bad and the ugly

BBC Radio Ulster - Gardeners' Corner, Making raised beds and slugs; the good, the bad and the ugly

David Maxwell brings you gardening advice for April with expert guests.

David Maxwell presents the weekly gardening programme including; how to make raised beds, dealing with slugs and spring in Dereen.

David Maxwell finds out all about slugs; the good, the bad and the well….Should gardeners’ get rid of them all and what are the best methods to limit their damage without harming the environment? There will be advice from many familiar Gardeners’ Corner voices on how they deal with this problem pest.  Also on the programme, making raised beds; what materials are needed? How deep should they be? What are the advantages?  And Mr No Dig, Charles Dowding on why he’s removed the wooden sides from his beds.  David will be joined by Ann Fitzsimons and Reg Maxwell who will take on listeners’ questions including how to care for Camellias. You can call on the usual numbers or email anytime gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

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