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Dramatic gardening, Derry’s award-winning allotments and Oakfield Park
Dramatic gardening, Derry’s award-winning allotments and Oakfield Park
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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Jan 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
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 Playhouse theatre which is going to install a zero waste garden – Helen Mark sees the plans and Gareth Austin will join David in studio to answer questions and offer some seasonal inspiration. Contact the programme – gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk
Released:
Jan 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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11/09/2010: The weekly gardening programme, presented by Cherrie McIlwaine. by Gardeners' Corner