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Back to SearchPowerscourt, propagating perennials and Diarmuid Gavin’s garden fit for a King
David Maxwell heads to Powerscourt Gardens in County Wicklow where 3000 roses are being planted in the Italian garden. Head gardener, Alex Slazenger…
3 years, 3 months ago
Celebrating Snowdrops at Altamont, early spring at Hunting Brook and herb of the month
As the Snowdrops reach their peak David Maxwell heads to one of the biggest collections in the country at Altamont Gardens in County Carlow. The col…
3 years, 4 months ago
Taming a fig, the magic of moss and Glenmona reborn
This week David Maxwell heads through the Glens of Antrim to Glenmona House in Cushendun. The 19th century house, owned by the National Trust, is ge…
3 years, 4 months ago
Dramatic gardening, Derry’s award-winning allotments and Oakfield Park
Gardener’s Corner focuses on the North West with visits to the walled garden at Oakfield Park in Raphoe. Estate manager David Fisher sets the scene a…
3 years, 4 months ago
Foxgloves, Florence Court and forgiving house plants
In this week’s programme David Maxwell heads to a frozen Florence Court and takes refuge in the brand new glass houses in the 1930s kitchen garden. …
3 years, 4 months ago
Easy to grow peonies, the right way to dig and herb of the month
This week David finds out more about the ultimate easy to grow plant – the peony. Grower Alec White explains why he gave up a career in law when he f…
3 years, 5 months ago
A bubble bath for broccoli? Montalto’s winter garden and a taste of South African sunshine
In the first programme of 2023 David visits the Montalto Estate’s Winter garden where new head gardener Lesley Heron points out some of her favourite…
3 years, 5 months ago
The Best of Gardeners’ Corner 2022
As one year gives way to another, David Maxwell looks back at the gardening year of 2022 including; a visit to Gravetye Manor in Sussex - the home of…
3 years, 5 months ago
Christmas Eve with Gardeners’ Corner
Ahead of the Christmas Day celebrations, David Maxwell and the gardening experts get together for a festive fireside chat. Ann Fitzsimmons plays host…
3 years, 5 months ago
Santa Klaus, Poinsettias and herbs for Christmas
With one week until Christmas Eve, join David Maxwell and experts for some seasonal gardening inspiration. Renowned herb expert Jekka McVicar reveals…
3 years, 5 months ago