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Gardeners" Corner

BBC Radio Ulster

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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56:05

Handsome hellebores, using digestate and herb of the...

Gardeners" Corner ·

2023/03/11

David Maxwell heads to Rosie Maye’s garden in Slane, County Meath where she has an enviable collection of hellebores. From named varieties to self-sown seedlings, they are the stars of the show in March. In Ballywalter, Anna Hudson is preparing veg beds in the glasshouses using homemade compost and digestate, a by-product of anaerobic digestion. Jekka McVicar reveals her herb of the month and Cherry Townsend joins David live in studio to answer questions.

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56:07

Mount Venus Nursery, gardening for the senses and...

Gardeners" Corner ·

2023/03/04

At Mount Venus Nursery in the Dublin hills David Maxwell meets owner Oliver Schurmann whose enthusiasm for plants can be traced back to a local farmer giving him a handful of seeds. He still retains that childlike wonder as he tends to walled garden which blends seamlessly with the nursery full of both common and unusual plants. Mary Doris has tips on creating a garden that appeals to all the senses. In Belfast the council want to prepare the city for the changing climate by growing more and

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56:08

Powerscourt, propagating perennials and Diarmuid...

Gardeners" Corner ·

2023/02/25

David Maxwell heads to Powerscourt Gardens in County Wicklow where 3000 roses are being planted in the Italian garden. Head gardener, Alex Slazenger introduces David to some of the winter highlights in a garden for all seasons. In Hazelbank Park on the north shore of Belfast Lough, Diarmuid Gavin is starting work on a garden to mark the coronation. Mary Doris has tips of creating garden for all the senses and award winning author Eoghan Daltun on the need to let nature in. Brendan Little joins

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56:19

Celebrating Snowdrops at Altamont, early spring at...

Gardeners" Corner ·

2023/02/11

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 collection started by Corona North has been maintained and increased since she left Altamont to the state in 1999. David meets Robert Miller, a resident ‘Galanthophile’ who introduces him to both rare and run of mill snowdrops. In Wicklow, David visits Jimi Blake at his Hunting Brook garden where the early spring show is on and Jekka McVicar reveals her

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56:16

Taming a fig, the magic of moss and Glenmona reborn

Gardeners" Corner ·

2023/02/04

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 getting a new lease of life. David meets gardener, Una Quinn, who wants to make the grounds both flamboyant and practical. At Ann Fitzsimmon’s garden in Killinchy, she is taming two thugs; a fig tree that has got out of hand and bamboo that was threatening to come into the house. Also on the programme, what poison plants are lurking in your garden and

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56:11

Dramatic gardening, Derry’s award-winning allotments...

Gardeners" Corner ·

2023/01/28

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 and Head gardener Wendy Bridgett gives presenter David Maxwell a tour of the 18th century walled garden. In Derry, David visits an award winning community garden between the city’s walls and The Fountain estate. Alan Warke explains how the space has benefited young people and the community as a whole. Also on the programme, dramatic change at The

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56:11

Foxgloves, Florence Court and forgiving house plants

Gardeners" Corner ·

2023/01/21

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. Ian Marshall explains how they have recreated the original greenhouses and added a 21st century twist. Also on the programme, in windy Ballyrobert Maurice Parkinson is planting wild foxgloves. He says they are an ideal free plant in any garden because they self-seed and provide valuable nectar for bees. Indoors, Mary Doris has some tips on caring for

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56:06

Easy to grow peonies, the right way to dig and herb...

Gardeners" Corner ·

2023/01/14

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 fell in love with their brilliant blooms and why they are a worthwhile investment, lasting over 50 years in the garden. Also on the programme, James Shippen on the biomechanics of digging and Jekka McVicar reveals the first of her herbs of the month. In studio Cherry Townsend will join David to answer questions and provide some winter gardening

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56:37

A bubble bath for broccoli? Montalto’s winter garden...

Gardeners" Corner ·

2023/01/07

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 plants for winter interest. In Newcastle, David finds out about the work of the Ark Community Garden, a Christian charity working with vulnerable adults to produce veg for the local community. And it might be mid-winter but Gardeners’ Corner gets a taste of summer by speaking to Alice Notten at Kirstenbosch gardens near Cape Town about some favourite

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56:15

The Best of Gardeners’ Corner 2022

Gardeners" Corner ·

2023/01/05

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 the influential Victorian Irish gardener William Robinson, Bloom in Dublin and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London. In Randalstown, David witnesses the transformation of a viaduct into a unique garden space funded by the RHS and at Airfield Estate in Dundrum preparations are underway for the totally terrific tomato festival. Mary Keenan explains how

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56:13

Christmas Eve with Gardeners’ Corner

Gardeners" Corner ·

2023/01/05

Ahead of the Christmas Day celebrations, David Maxwell and the gardening experts get together for a festive fireside chat. Ann Fitzsimmons plays host at her Killinchy garden set amidst the County Down drumlins. Also joining in, for hot chocolate and Mexican molé muffins (with home grown chillies!) are Brendan Little and Cherry Townsend. The gardening gurus show how the garden can play its part providing both decoration and food for Christmas table. There’s no partridge but Amy Kelly knows all about

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56:11

Santa Klaus, Poinsettias and herbs for Christmas

Gardeners" Corner ·

2022/12/17

With one week until Christmas Eve, join David Maxwell and experts for some seasonal gardening inspiration. Renowned herb expert Jekka McVicar reveals what she’ll be using from the garden and Christmas and homemade remedies for sore throats! Klaus Laitenberger has more lesser known seeds up his sleeve, including poppy seeds for use in baking. At Nettlefield Primary School, it’s all go at the new school garden and in the studio David is joined by Claire Woods who knows all there is to know about

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56:17

Gardening across the pond, ‘Old Man’s Beard’ and tree...

Gardeners" Corner ·

2022/12/12

As the chill of winter bites, David is joined in studio by Ann Fitzsimmons for some timely advice on protecting the garden when the mercury falls. One listener wants advice on ‘Old Man’s Beard’ but this one isn’t wearing a red suit. From Greenmount college to New Jersey – David Wilson on the joy of his horticultural career. At Ballyrobert Cottage Garden, Maurice Parkinson is clearing away the remnants of last season’s growth and putting some of it to good use for wildlife and Tony Kirkham

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56:11

Caring for Christmas Trees and creating winter wonder

Gardeners" Corner ·

2022/12/03

With the festive season in sight David heads to a Christmas tree farm to see some of the most popular varieties and find out how to look after living trees during the festivities. In Killinchy, Ann Fitzsimmons is planting Christmas Box and species tulips that will perform year after year. Johnny Knox gives David some winter garden design advice and Claire McNally is taking questions live and a listener reveals the results of his fermented nettle experiment! Contact the programme on

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56:14

Drenagh Gardens and winter veg

Gardeners" Corner ·

2022/11/26

As winter approaches, Helen Mark heads to Drenagh Gardens near Limavady where Conelley McCausland has set about restoring the vast walled garden and extensive grounds which had almost disappeared under the invasion of bamboo. Also on the programme, a visit to Ciaran Mulholland’s garden at the foot of Slemish where he’s growing a ready supply of winter veg. In studio, Reg Maxwell joins Helen to take questions live and Tony Kirkham reveals his tree of the month for November.

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56:03

Late autumn highlights at Rowallane, heeling in and...

Gardeners" Corner ·

2022/11/19

This week, David visits the gardens at Glenarm Castle where Neil Porteous is making the best of late autumn sunshine to prepare for next year. From heeling in rhododendrons, to starting perennials from seed, there is a long list to get through before winter sets in. At Rowallane Gardens near Saintfield, Claire McNally picks some highlights including Mahonia and reveals her quest to find a ‘not so tart’ berry from the plant sometimes known as the Oregon Grape. Also on the programme, Mary Doris on

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56:07

Gardening on the set of The Crown, a banquet for...

Gardeners" Corner ·

2022/11/05

November is the perfect time to plant tulip bulbs and that’s what Claire Woods is doing when David Maxwell visits her at Hillsborough Castle. Then it’s off to the RSPB’s Belfast Wow where Tim McCann has lots of tips on getting garden birds through the worst of winter. With the new season of The Crown due to start on Netflix, David chats to the Duchess of Rutland whose home and garden stands in for Windsor Castle in the series. Also on the programme, Emma McIlveen heads to Augher Central Primary

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55:53

Orchard county pumpkins, the lily wood and Tree of...

Gardeners" Corner ·

2022/10/29

As the Halloween half term begins, David Maxwell visits a pumpkin patch in the Orchard county. Brian Hutchinson has been growing the gourds for a decade and knows what they need to thrive. Also on the programme, a visit to Mount Stewart where head gardener Mike Buffin is making plans t0 revamp the lily wood and Tony Kirkham will reveal his tree of the month for October. In studio, David is joined by Reg Maxwell who will take questions live and suggest some activities for kids in the garden over the

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56:22

The candyfloss tree, hope from Hiroshima and planting...

Gardeners" Corner ·

2022/10/22

With Autumn colour all around, Gardeners’ Corner with David Maxwell celebrates the wonder of trees. At CAFRE’s Greenmount campus, the first of the Hiroshima survivor trees grown by staff and students is planted out. In County Laois, David is back at Gash Gardens where Mary Keenan has an impressive Katsura tree, also known as the candyfloss tree because of the smell given off by its dying leaves. In County Antrim, Duneane Primary have a school garden full of trees but its autumn containers the

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55:24

Autumn at Gash Gardens, the quirky Quince and when...

Gardeners" Corner ·

2022/10/15

Some plants leave their best show until last and this week David heads to County Laois to find spectacular autumn colour at Gash Gardens. Mary Keenan describes how her family’s dairy farm has been transformed into beautiful gardens with standout plants like the Spindle stealing the autumn show. In Omagh, David visits the Sow and Grow Project at the Ulster American Folk Park. It’s run by the Leonard Cheshire trust which supports those with disabilities. Amy Kelly introduces the uncommon Quince and

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