Episode 3
With spring gaining momentum, Adam Frost gets to work on his veg plot and plants his first lot of potatoes. Rekha Mistry demonstrates how to grow the perfect onion from seed.
With spring gaining momentum, Adam Frost gets to work on his veg plot and plants his first lot of potatoes. He introduces roses to his borders, and in a quest to increase biodiversity, he has a radical plan for his lawn.
Joe Swift meets a garden designer who, facing the challenge of two awkward, adjoining plots, transformed them into wonderful, cohesive spaces. And Rekha Mistry demonstrates how to grow the perfect onion from seed and has a go at growing cotton.
In Nottinghamshire, one gardener has turned a heavy clay plot into a rich and varied garden, the perfect place to display his beloved National Collection of astrantia. And a gardener in West Sussex upcycles all manner of reclaimed objects to add a unique character to her planting.
Plus more of the films that have been sent in by viewers.
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Let It Grow
Inspired by Sir David Attenborough’s Wild Isles series and the call to support nature, BBC Radio 2 has teamed up with CBBC and BBC Teach to encourage more people to get planting, as a way of making our outdoor spaces more attractive to wildlife. It doesn’t matter where you live or if you’ve never gardened before, anyone and everyone can take part. Just click on the link below and give it a go!
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Adam Frost |
| Presenter | Rekha Mistry |
| Presenter | Joe Swift |
| Executive Producer | Gary Broadhurst |
| Series Producer | Sharon Fisher |
| Production Manager | Ash Morris |
