Spring’s hidden heroes: comfrey, carrots, and hedgehogs

Spring’s hidden heroes: comfrey, carrots, and hedgehogs

This week, we’re shining a light on some of the plants and creatures that play a vital role at this time of year: the ones that truly make spring what it is… starting with an often overlooked but invaluable contributor to the spring display - comfrey. Olivia Drake will be telling us more about this powerhouse for pollinators that deserves a place in any garden. Next, we turn to the veg patch and one of the most satisfying crops you can start sowing right now. RHS Wisley’s Liz Mooney joins us to share some practical tips on growing carrots successfully. And finally, we’ll be taking a closer look at one of the UK’s most beloved native mammals, now beginning to emerge from winter hibernation: the hedgehog. Hedgehog officer Grace Johnson from the Hedgehog Street campaign talks us through the challenges these charming creatures face, and how our gardens (however big or small) could hold the key to helping reverse their decline. Host: Gareth Richards Contributors: Olivia Drake, Liz Mooney, Grace Johnson Links: Comfrey BIG Hedgehog map

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18 Huhti 201325min

Episode 4: Spring tasks, Grow Your Own and the RHS Advisory Team.

Episode 4: Spring tasks, Grow Your Own and the RHS Advisory Team.

Plantsman and author Matthew Biggs gives expert tips on Growing Your Own fruit and vegetables including favourite varieties and foolproof techniques for achieving a great first crop. We'll also be hea...

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Episode 3: Orchids, spring plants and seasonal advice from the London Plant and Design Show

Episode 3: Orchids, spring plants and seasonal advice from the London Plant and Design Show

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Episode 2:  Slugs, Potatoes and Strawberries - behind the scenes at RHS Garden, Wisley.

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The scientists and expert gardeners at Wisley discuss how to grow the perfect potatoes, delicious strawberries that will fruit in small gardens all summer long, and how slugs can actually be good for...

7 Maalis 201327min

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