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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: Autumn flowering bulbs, harvesting seed and Charles Dowding

Autumn flowering bulbs, harvesting seed and Charles Dowding

BBC Radio Ulster - Gardeners' Corner, Autumn flowering bulbs, harvesting seed and Charles Dowding

Gardening inspiration for autumn with David Maxwell and guests.

David Maxwell presents the weekly gardening programme including; autumn flowering bulbs, harvesting seed and Charles Dowding 



We often think about planting bulbs at this time of year for a colourful spring display but what about the bulbs that are flowering right now?  In this week’s Gardeners’ Corner, David Maxwell visits Ballyrobert Cottage Garden where there is a fine selection of Colchicums, Hesperanta, Crocosmia and Cyclamen putting on a dazzling autumn show.  In Islandmagee, he finds Cherry Townsend harvesting seed that will make free plants for next years garden and he chats to Mr No Dig aka Charles Dowding about the benefits of undisturbed soil when it comes to drainage, weed growth and crop yields.  In studio David is joined by expert Claire Woods who will be answering listener questions live.  Contac the programme by email – gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk












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