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Bonsai, the ancient art of miniaturising plants by restraining them in small containers may seem like magic but as this informative show proves, the basic horticultural techniques behind it aren't that difficult. The Royal Horticultural Society has brought together three internationally-acknowledged British bonsai artists (Dan Barton, Colin Lewis and Harry Tomlinson) to demonstrate the design, care and display of their art and talk you through their ‘living sculptures' while offering plenty...More details
Filmed largely at the Royal Horticultural Society's garden at Wisley, this practical guide is presented by RHS experts. Boasting a wealth of inspirational ideas and tips, the show focuses on the successful growing of flowers, fruit and vegetables in containers. Ideal for adding interest and colour to gardens and patios, pots, baskets and window boxes are great for tight spaces adding extra splashes of colour. Container Growing offers practical advice on planting, arranging and watering with close...More details
From the basics up to advanced arrangements, this Royal Horticultural Society guide tackles the principles of design, explains different materials and recommends essential equipment. Step-by-step demonstrations include an early spring conservatory arrangement, a Dutch Flemish work at Forde Abbey, a country church wedding, a summer flower basket and a Christmas wreath. Introduced by Anne Swithinbank and a team of experienced demonstrators, this is a must-see for the novice and more experienced flower...More details
The Royal Horticultural Society Practical Guides form a series of instructional programmes giving advice and tips on gardening techniques. Filmed at RHS's famous garden at Wisley and presented by its experts, this guide looks at all aspects of maximising the impact of any small space. Covering path construction, terracing and lawns, it offers advice on suitable trees, shrubs and bulbs. Starting from scratch to adapting an existing garden, RHS experts discuss surveying, drawing to scale, landscaping...More details
Filmed at the Royal Horticultural Society's famous garden at Wisley, TV presenter and gardening writer Anne Swithinbank talks to a team of RHS gardeners as they demonstrate propagation techniques. Close-up filming and detailed step-by-step tuition takes you through the principles of seed sowing, cutting and division as well as the more advanced methods of layering and budding. Beginners and experienced gardeners alike will find plenty of invaluable advice on propagation equipment and techniques.More details
Filmed at the Royal Horticultural Society's famous garden at Wisley, TV presenter and gardening writer Anne Swithinbank talks to a team of RHS gardeners as they demonstrate propagation techniques. Close-up filming and detailed step-by-step tuition takes you through the principles of seed sowing, cutting and division as well as the more advanced methods of layering and budding. Beginners and experienced gardeners alike will find plenty of invaluable advice on propagation equipment and techniques.More details
Presented by Royal Horticultural Society gardeners from their famous garden at Wisley, the Practical Guide to Soft Fruit Growing takes an in-depth look at cultivating strawberries, currants, raspberries and gooseberries. Advice on feeding and pruning and planting cuttings as well as weeding and mulching is given along with step-by-step demonstrations. Most gardens will grow some kind of soft fruit, learn how to get it right with this invaluable guide from RHS.More details
The Royal Horticultural Society's garden at Wisley is famous the world over as a site of gardening excellence. Join its experts on location for this informative and entertaining guide to getting the best out of growing apples, pears, plums, peaches and cherries - even in the smallest of gardens. Special attention is given to the many different ways in which trees can be cared for. From pest control and planting to pruning, this guide addresses all your fruit-growing problems.More details
Few people know more about gardening than the experts at the Royal Horticultural Society. Here, in one of their invaluable practical guides, they walk you through every aspect of growing vegetables from preparing the ground and sowing through to crop covers and harvesting. As well as commonly grown vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, cabbage and sprouts, there's time devoted to more unusual crops such as asparagus. Advice on pest and disease control could also help deliver a bumper crop.More details
Filmed at Stapeley Water Gardens and presented by its directors Ray and Barbara Davies, this is an invaluable source of advice for creating water features. Water in the garden whether it's a fountain, waterfall or pool will always add light and vibrancy to your landscape. All practical aspects of working with water are explained in this guide, from choosing liners, pumps and edgings to adding aquatic and moisture-loving plants and introducing fish.More details