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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: Wild gardening at Knepp Estate, harvesting seed in Hillsborough and early autumn grasses

Wild gardening at Knepp Estate, harvesting seed in Hillsborough and early autumn grasses

BBC Radio Ulster - Gardeners' Corner, Wild gardening at Knepp Estate, harvesting seed in Hillsborough and early autumn grasses

Early autumn gardening inspiration with David Maxwell and guests.

Early autumn gardening inspiration with David Maxwell, including Knepp Estate’s walled garden, collecting seed in Hillsborough and early autumn grasses.

The Knepp Estate in West Sussex is world famous for turning its back on intensive farming in favour of rewilding. Its latest project is to transform a former crochet lawn into an undulating sustainable garden packed with over 900 plant species. This week presenter David Maxwell tours the garden with Charlie Harpur and finds out how they manage this unique space which has already massively increased biodiversity.  At Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Claire Woods is harvesting seed and enjoying some early autumn apples and at Mount Venus, Oliver Shurmann  shares some of his favourite plants of the moment. Garden expert Ann Fitzsimmons will join David live in studio to answer questions. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

 




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