Storm-proof trees, winter gems at Ardgillan Castle and getting your Amaryllis to flower again
David Maxwell presents the weekly gardening programme, including storm-proof trees at Kilmacurragh, aa visit to Ardgillan Castle and Lucy Lapwing on peatlands.
David Maxwell finds out about storm proof trees at the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, Kilmacurragh where head gardener, Seamus O鈥橞rien also has tips on creating a wind break with holly, hazel and mix of other native species. At Ardgillan Castle on the coast of north county Dublin, Dominica McKevitt reveals a garden for all seasons where reliable shrubs like Euonymus fortunei 鈥楨merald 鈥榥鈥� Gold鈥� shine out even on dull days. In studio, Colin Agnew explains what to do to get your Amaryllis bulb flowering again next year and with the increasing move away from peat products RSPB ambassador and Winterwatch鈥檚 Lucy Lapwing joins David in studio to talk about the importance of peatland habitats. Contact the programme - gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk
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Gardeners' Corner
The weekly gardening programme for keen gardeners, with the latest advice and news.