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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: How to grow an orchard on your patio, Bog Meadows wildlife garden and the taste of summer

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15/06/2024

How to grow an orchard on your patio, Bog Meadows wildlife garden and the taste of summer

BBC Radio Ulster - Gardeners' Corner, How to grow an orchard on your patio, Bog Meadows wildlife garden and the taste of summer

Gardening inspiration for early summer with David Maxwell and guests.

Despite unseasonably cold weather, David samples the delights of early summer at Ballyrobert Cottage Garden where Maurice Parkinson has a large collection of that reliable perennial Astrantia. In west Belfast, he visits Bog Meadows where Ulster Wildlife have created a new garden.  The build has transformed the entrance to the gardens and has proved to be great therapy for volunteer Kathy who lost her job last year. Amy Kelly reveals how you can grow a mini orchard on your patio and David catches up with some of those taking part in the Great Gardeners’ Corner Grow Along.  In studio, Mary Doris brings the taste of summer with Elderflower cordial and she also uses the foraged flowers in jam and cupcakes. Contact the programme on gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk












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