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0:00:01 > 0:00:04- Welcome once again to Garddio A Mwy.
0:00:04 > 0:00:06- Well, it's the middle of July.
0:00:06 > 0:00:10- But the changeable weather - we've had of late...
0:00:10 > 0:00:13- ..isn't making things easy - in the garden.
0:00:13 > 0:00:16- Today, I'll be doing some clearing.
0:00:17 > 0:00:20- While Iwan does that, - I'll be in Mold...
0:00:20 > 0:00:24- ..helping to bring colour - into a garden before a summer party.
0:00:25 > 0:00:29- I'll prepare a simple pudding - packed with flavour from the garden.
0:00:29 > 0:00:31- Hopefully!
0:00:31 > 0:00:33- All this and more on Garddio A Mwy.
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- Flowers in pots bring colour - to any corner of the garden.
0:00:50 > 0:00:54- Where flowers are concerned, - everyone has their favourites.
0:00:54 > 0:00:57- Usually, - Sioned takes care of these pots...
0:00:57 > 0:01:00- ..and this is her favourite, - the Agapanthus.
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- Later, Meinir joins us - here at Pont y Twr.
0:01:05 > 0:01:10- But first, she's been looking - at the various composts available...
0:01:10 > 0:01:14- ..and how to choose the one - that's suitable for your pots.
0:01:22 > 0:01:25- Compost, compost and more compost.
0:01:26 > 0:01:30- If the choices make your head spin, - you're not the only ones.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- I'm looking at compost - for pots today...
0:01:37 > 0:01:42- ..so forget conditioners and manure, - as they are for garden soils.
0:01:43 > 0:01:45- I'll ignore ericaceous composts too.
0:01:46 > 0:01:48- They're for plants - that grow in acidic soil.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52- Azaleas, rhododendrons - and heather, for example.
0:01:52 > 0:01:58- These four are typical of the types - available at any garden centre.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02- They're even sold - at supermarkets now.
0:02:02 > 0:02:04- Which is the right one for you?
0:02:05 > 0:02:07- The first question to ask is...
0:02:07 > 0:02:13- ..do you need multipurpose compost - that's traditionally peat-based?
0:02:13 > 0:02:17- Or do you need soil-based compost, - like this one?
0:02:19 > 0:02:25- This is a mixture of humus, - loam, grit and added nutrients.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29- This is John Innes's blend, - from the 1930s.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33- The important thing - to remember is...
0:02:34 > 0:02:37- ..if you're growing a plant - that will stay in a pot for years...
0:02:38 > 0:02:40- ..you need John Innes compost.
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- There are different types - for plants of various ages...
0:02:44 > 0:02:47- ..so choose the compost - that suits your plant.
0:02:47 > 0:02:52- If they're pots and baskets - that are outside for the summer...
0:02:53 > 0:02:56- ..we need a multipurpose compost.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59- This one is 40-70% peat.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03- As the name suggests, it'll do - whatever you want it to do.
0:03:03 > 0:03:05- You can sow seeds in it.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08- It'll fill your pots - or hanging baskets.
0:03:08 > 0:03:12- It'll feed plants - for a month to six weeks or so...
0:03:12 > 0:03:13- ..then that's it.
0:03:14 > 0:03:20- After that, there are very little - nutrients in it to feed plants.
0:03:21 > 0:03:27- This type, among the cheapest, - costs about 10 for three bags.
0:03:28 > 0:03:31- Conversely, this one, - one of the dearest...
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- ..costs almost 10 for one bag.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36- The composition is similar...
0:03:36 > 0:03:38- ..but if you look closely..
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- ..you'll see - added nutrients in this one.
0:03:42 > 0:03:46- It'll feed plants - for about six months...
0:03:46 > 0:03:48- ..so it lasts a lot longer.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53- This one also contains crystals, - although you can't see them...
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- ..crystals that retain moisture.
0:03:56 > 0:03:58- You can water them less often...
0:03:59 > 0:04:02- ..but the plants - still get the water they need.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07- These two are peat-based, - as I mentioned.
0:04:07 > 0:04:12- But using peat in compost has - been the subject of debate recently.
0:04:12 > 0:04:16- Peat bogs are a habitat and an - ecosystem that are becoming rarer.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- So, collecting peat and putting it - in bags for gardeners...
0:04:21 > 0:04:24- ..does raise - environmental questions.
0:04:24 > 0:04:29- Consequently, many people - recommend peat-free composts.
0:04:31 > 0:04:32- This is an example.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36- It's made from timber - and paper waste...
0:04:37 > 0:04:39- ..as well as added nutrients.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43- There are some very good ones - on the market now.
0:04:43 > 0:04:47- You can even plant seeds - in this one, for example.
0:04:48 > 0:04:52- If you care about the environment, - choose peat-free composts.
0:04:54 > 0:04:55- And there we are.
0:04:55 > 0:04:56- Plenty of choice.
0:04:56 > 0:05:00- But it's not as complicated - as you first think.
0:05:04 > 0:05:09- We always use peat-free compost - here at Pont y Twr, by the way...
0:05:09 > 0:05:13- ..for the environmental reasons - that Meinir mentioned.
0:05:13 > 0:05:15- If you are a regular viewer...
0:05:15 > 0:05:20- ..you'll know that the plants and - colours are constantly changing...
0:05:21 > 0:05:24- ..here in the borders - in front of the house.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27- But that takes a lot of planning.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- That's just what I've done here.
0:05:30 > 0:05:34- Early in the season, - we have tulips.
0:05:34 > 0:05:38- Later, the Viburnum - fills with white flowers.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41- By now, they've given way - to red berries.
0:05:42 > 0:05:47- The Allium blooms at the same time, - but there only a few of them left.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50- But now, the roses...
0:05:50 > 0:05:55- ..catmint and Alchemilla mollis - are in all their glory.
0:05:55 > 0:06:00- These purple wallflowers - have blossomed since the spring.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02- They do look wonderful.
0:06:02 > 0:06:08- Back in April, Mair from Mold - got in touch seeking our help.
0:06:08 > 0:06:13- She wanted her garden to be - in full bloom and at its best...
0:06:13 > 0:06:17- ..for a summer party - that she was going to hold.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- Three months ago, - we went to see what we could do.
0:06:23 > 0:06:29- Just like the forward planning I do - for Pont y Twr's flower borders...
0:06:29 > 0:06:33- ..Mair also needs a plan - to ensure floral colour...
0:06:34 > 0:06:36- ..for a special event in her garden.
0:06:37 > 0:06:39- What is going to be happening here?
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- The idea - is to hold an afternoon tea...
0:06:43 > 0:06:47- ..to raise money - for the people of the Philippines.
0:06:47 > 0:06:50- The appeal is called Corwynt Cariad.
0:06:50 > 0:06:53- They have suffered terribly - with floods.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57- I thought I'd organize something - to raise money.
0:06:57 > 0:06:59- I hope people will come!
0:07:06 > 0:07:10- Before planting, I'll get rid - of the old soil from the pots.
0:07:11 > 0:07:15- This is last year's compost, - and all the nutrients have gone.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19- After that, I'm ready - to fill the pots with new soil.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24- I've put lots of fresh soil - into the pots.
0:07:25 > 0:07:26- Now for the planting.
0:07:27 > 0:07:30- I've bought this Geranium, - called Purple.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34- It has a pinky-purplish hue...
0:07:34 > 0:07:37- ..with lots of flowers to come.
0:07:38 > 0:07:40- That's why I chose these.
0:07:40 > 0:07:46- Mair wants these - looking perfect by June.
0:07:46 > 0:07:49- The dead flowers - will need to be cut...
0:07:49 > 0:07:53- ..to promote the young buds - that are still to come.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56- I've got a few of those to plant.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- Between them, - I'm putting these small Violas.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03- These are Sky Blue Martien.
0:08:03 > 0:08:06- The reason I chose these...
0:08:06 > 0:08:10- ..is that instead - of staying in one clump...
0:08:10 > 0:08:14- ..these will hang over the edge - and spread.
0:08:14 > 0:08:16- These will also flower all summer.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18- All you need to do...
0:08:18 > 0:08:22- ..is cut off the dead flowers - as with the Geraniums...
0:08:22 > 0:08:25- ..then more and more flowers - will replace them.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29- After a month in the larger pots...
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- ..they'll need to be fed - with liquid fertilizer...
0:08:34 > 0:08:36- ..to get the best out of them.
0:08:36 > 0:08:42- Finally, I'll plant the blue pots, - which are themselves colourful.
0:08:42 > 0:08:46- These pink Petunias - will also complement the Geraniums.
0:08:46 > 0:08:50- They'll grow quickly - and flower all summer long.
0:08:50 > 0:08:53- These white Marguerites - go in the stone pots.
0:08:53 > 0:08:58- They'll be like a flash of light - as people arrive.
0:08:58 > 0:09:00- When the big day dawns...
0:09:00 > 0:09:04- ..all the planning - that Mair and I did pays off.
0:09:04 > 0:09:09- The garden is colourful and summery, - and everyone seems to enjoy it.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12- There are lots of people here.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16- I hope there's some cake left!
0:09:16 > 0:09:17- I hope there's some cake left!- - Yes, there's a special cake!
0:09:18 > 0:09:19- With a flower on it.
0:09:19 > 0:09:21- No. The ones with a pansy.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28- Mmm! It's lovely.
0:09:36 > 0:09:40- The party was a great success, - it seems.
0:09:40 > 0:09:44- Mair's garden looked very nice, - and very tidy as well.
0:09:45 > 0:09:49- If your garden isn't as tidy, - don't worry too much.
0:09:53 > 0:09:57- If, like us, you have - a wild part of the garden...
0:09:57 > 0:09:59- ..or maybe it's all wild...
0:09:59 > 0:10:02- ..it's not necessarily a bad thing.
0:10:03 > 0:10:05- It's great for wildlife.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09- But in our garden, - here by the stream...
0:10:09 > 0:10:11- ..I need to control this plant.
0:10:12 > 0:10:14- Wild angelica.
0:10:14 > 0:10:18- This plant has already flowered.
0:10:18 > 0:10:21- When these seeds - fall to the ground...
0:10:22 > 0:10:27- ..it takes ten years - for the new plants to flower.
0:10:27 > 0:10:31- After they bloom, - the flower heads are so heavy...
0:10:31 > 0:10:35- ..that the plants splay open, - and they don't look very tidy.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- I don't want to get rid of it, - because it benefits wildlife.
0:10:40 > 0:10:46- The number of moths and beetles - here in summer are quite a sight.
0:10:46 > 0:10:51- I just want to control it - to encourage a range of plants here.
0:10:51 > 0:10:54- My tool of choice is the sickle.
0:10:57 > 0:11:00- In the old days, people ate this.
0:11:00 > 0:11:05- You can cut these, put holes in them - and make some sort of flute.
0:11:08 > 0:11:13- There is also - a garden variety of angelica.
0:11:13 > 0:11:17- It also belongs to - the carrot family, the Umbellifers.
0:11:17 > 0:11:21- It's a different colour, - the flowers are tidier...
0:11:21 > 0:11:26- ..and it's not quite as much - of a bully as its wild counterpart.
0:11:33 > 0:11:38- It's not that much tidier yet, - but it's certainly a good start.
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0:11:53 > 0:11:55- There you are.
0:11:55 > 0:11:57- Are you OK?
0:11:57 > 0:11:58- Yes, fine. You?
0:11:58 > 0:11:59- Yes, fine. You?- - Yes.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- I can't hug you - because I've brought plants.
0:12:03 > 0:12:04- They look nice.
0:12:04 > 0:12:05- They look nice.- - Delphiniums.
0:12:05 > 0:12:10- My latest plan - is to transform this bare patch...
0:12:10 > 0:12:15- ..into a colourful perennial bed, - and Meinir has come over to help.
0:12:15 > 0:12:20- For the border, Sioned has chosen - a theme of pink, purple and blue.
0:12:20 > 0:12:25- That's different to my favourite - red, orange and yellow palette.
0:12:26 > 0:12:30- I'm looking forward to helping her, - and to getting some new ideas.
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- On the pink side, we have David - Austin's Gertrude Jekyll rose...
0:12:36 > 0:12:41- ..and Penstemon Hidcote Pink, with - the Clematis and Salvia for purple.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- Blue Delphiniums and others will - complement and emphasize colours.
0:12:47 > 0:12:51- Are you happy for me to put - this Penstemon in the middle here?
0:12:51 > 0:12:54- It would be nice - to have some height there.
0:12:54 > 0:12:58- I'll put the rose on this trellis.
0:12:58 > 0:13:01- These light Pinks here in the front?
0:13:02 > 0:13:05- Then these two, one on either side.
0:13:06 > 0:13:07- They're pretty.
0:13:08 > 0:13:09- There?
0:13:09 > 0:13:10- We'll separate those.
0:13:10 > 0:13:12- We'll separate those.- - That's a good idea.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15- Ooh!
0:13:15 > 0:13:16- That'll be nice, Sioned.
0:13:16 > 0:13:18- That'll be nice, Sioned.- - It will, won't it?
0:13:20 > 0:13:24- This is Delphinium Summer Night.
0:13:25 > 0:13:26- It's very pretty.
0:13:26 > 0:13:32- There aren't many flowers - in this shade of vivid blue.
0:13:32 > 0:13:33- It's lovely.
0:13:34 > 0:13:39- You could say that Delphiniums - are fairly old-fashioned.
0:13:39 > 0:13:41- It suits a cottage garden.
0:13:42 > 0:13:47- It's also great to cut - and use in floral arrangements.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51- That's something I look for - in anything I plant.
0:13:51 > 0:13:54- If it's useful, - it can go into the garden.
0:13:56 > 0:13:58- Next, the Salvia.
0:13:59 > 0:14:02- They're all related - to the common sage.
0:14:02 > 0:14:05- That also has lovely purple flowers.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- Salvias come - in all sorts of colours.
0:14:09 > 0:14:11- There are red ones, purple ones.
0:14:11 > 0:14:12- This one is white.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15- Some are tall, - but this one is squat.
0:14:15 > 0:14:18- It won't grow - any higher than 50 centimetres.
0:14:18 > 0:14:21- That hole's a bit too deep.
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- It'll be very nice - in a group of three.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29- After a few years in this border...
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- ..they'll all resemble - one long hedge.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37- That'll work very well, I think.
0:14:41 > 0:14:44- I'll now plant a climbing rose - by the obelisk.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- How do climbers and ramblers differ?
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- A rambler has smaller flowers...
0:14:52 > 0:14:55- ..and they can grow in clusters.
0:14:56 > 0:14:57- They grow so quickly.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- You have to control a climber more.
0:15:02 > 0:15:07- What I'll do with these is tie them - so that they grow laterally.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10- You have more control over them.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14- You would never plant a rambler - on an obelisk.
0:15:14 > 0:15:16- You'd put it against a wall...
0:15:17 > 0:15:21- ..or over a pergola, - like the one we have in the garden.
0:15:21 > 0:15:22- Like that?
0:15:23 > 0:15:26- That can then grow - around the corner.
0:15:26 > 0:15:28- If you plant a rose near a wall...
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- ..leave a gap of about a foot - to give enough room for the roots.
0:15:33 > 0:15:37- With an obelisk, the plant - needs to be quite close...
0:15:37 > 0:15:41- ..so that it can attach itself - and climb up the obelisk.
0:15:42 > 0:15:43- Exactly.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45- This will be lovely, Sioned.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47- Thanks for coming to help.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49- Thanks for coming to help.- - I'm delighted to, Sioned.
0:15:49 > 0:15:52- It's nice to see - how much the garden has changed.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- It's lovely here, - but you've worked hard.
0:15:56 > 0:15:59- It is hard work, - but I enjoy every minute of it.
0:16:00 > 0:16:03- Let's see how the border looks.
0:16:31 > 0:16:33- That's pretty, isn't it?
0:16:33 > 0:16:35- Do you know, it really is.
0:16:35 > 0:16:36- Do you know, it really is.- - It does look nice.
0:16:41 > 0:16:43- Tips From The Nursery
0:16:50 > 0:16:52- Roses are a great buy - at this time of year.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56- They flower for months and months.
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- The only drawback - is that diseases do strike them.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- Rust is one, mildew is another.
0:17:03 > 0:17:05- Even worse is black spot.
0:17:06 > 0:17:09- Apart from that, - it's a very robust plant.
0:17:09 > 0:17:12- They'll grow up to about six feet.
0:17:12 > 0:17:17- They also have a lovely scent - and they'll flower all summer long.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- This is Begonia Dragon Wing...
0:17:21 > 0:17:23- ..and this - is Begonia Million Kisses.
0:17:24 > 0:17:26- This is only for the summer.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30- Once autumn comes, - and frost threatens, it dies off.
0:17:31 > 0:17:37- Once it had died off, take up the - bulbs and keep them until next year.
0:17:37 > 0:17:42- Replant the tub with daffodils - or tulips for the winter.
0:17:46 > 0:17:49- The day dawns for every gardener...
0:17:49 > 0:17:53- ..when the garden - truly starts to produce crops.
0:17:53 > 0:17:57- After that wet end to June...
0:17:58 > 0:18:00- ..there has been - an explosion of growth.
0:18:01 > 0:18:04- The courgettes were nothing - a few weeks ago...
0:18:04 > 0:18:07- ..but I'm now harvesting them - every other day.
0:18:07 > 0:18:12- This lovely yellow one is ready.
0:18:13 > 0:18:16- I'm also really happy - with the quality of the crop.
0:18:17 > 0:18:21- You'd buy similar ones in the shop, - but they taste so much better.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29- These are the Brassicas - that I put under the net last week.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32- They're doing quite well.
0:18:32 > 0:18:38- There are no signs of any - cabbage white butterfly eggs...
0:18:38 > 0:18:40- ..so I'm happy with that.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- Over here are the runner beans.
0:18:47 > 0:18:49- Don't they look wonderful?
0:18:50 > 0:18:54- They're at the top of the frame, - and they've started to flower.
0:18:54 > 0:18:59- I've experimented this year - with two different varieties.
0:18:59 > 0:19:03- The white flower - is a new variety called Moonlight.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06- It doesn't need bees - to pollinate it.
0:19:06 > 0:19:08- It's self-pollinating.
0:19:09 > 0:19:13- This one is Scarlet Emperor, - with the traditional red flower.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- This does need bees to pollinate it.
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- It'll be interesting to see - the difference between them.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23- Over here, I have the kohlrabi.
0:19:24 > 0:19:29- Earlier in the series, I told you - it was my first time growing it.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31- That's looking very good.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33- Another new crop at Pont y Twr...
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- ..is komatsuna, or Japanese spinach.
0:19:38 > 0:19:43- It has a strong spinach flavour.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- But at this time of year, - I really like doing one thing.
0:19:47 > 0:19:50- Picking fruit from the bushes.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08- I must say, I've had - an excellent crop this year.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- But the summer raspberries - are coming to an end now.
0:20:12 > 0:20:16- The children have been busy - picking them, and they enjoy it.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- Once these have finished...
0:20:18 > 0:20:21- ..I'll prune the branches - that bore fruit this year...
0:20:22 > 0:20:25- ..then tie the new growth - to the frame...
0:20:25 > 0:20:30- ..because they will be flowering - and bearing fruit next year.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37- I'll make the best use - of these raspberries...
0:20:37 > 0:20:40- ..in one of my favourite treats - at this time of year.
0:20:43 > 0:20:45- I'm going to make a coulis...
0:20:45 > 0:20:47- ..a fruit sauce, at least...
0:20:48 > 0:20:50- ..to go with this basil ice cream.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54- I understand - that Meinir likes it.
0:20:54 > 0:20:58- As she has come here, - I thought I'd make some.
0:20:58 > 0:21:00- It's so easy to make at home.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04- All you need - is some basil from the garden...
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- ..mixed with some sugar, - mascarpone and natural yoghurt.
0:21:09 > 0:21:12- Put in the freezer and turn it - with a fork every two hours.
0:21:12 > 0:21:16- But for me, the sauce - is the true taste of summer.
0:21:16 > 0:21:18- It's very simple to make.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21- Wash the raspberries, - then put them in a pan...
0:21:21 > 0:21:25- ..with a little water and - just enough sugar to cover them.
0:21:26 > 0:21:31- Simmer for a few minutes - until the sugar has dissolved.
0:21:31 > 0:21:36- Once it starts to boil, - it smells absolutely wonderful.
0:21:40 > 0:21:42- That looks ready now.
0:21:43 > 0:21:47- All I need to do now is to mash it.
0:21:50 > 0:21:55- I'm mashing it because I don't want - to get rid of the seeds.
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- I want it to look like real fruit.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02- A food processor - would blend it too finely.
0:22:07 > 0:22:08- Wow!
0:22:10 > 0:22:12- Look at that.
0:22:27 > 0:22:30- Here we are, here we are.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32- What are we having?
0:22:32 > 0:22:34- Basil ice cream.
0:22:34 > 0:22:35- Oh, my favourite!
0:22:35 > 0:22:37- Just for you, Meinir!
0:22:37 > 0:22:40- With raspberry sauce.
0:22:40 > 0:22:43- Straight from the garden, of course.
0:22:43 > 0:22:47- Try it, - but you must say it's lovely!
0:22:47 > 0:22:48- I'm sure it will be.
0:22:49 > 0:22:50- Mmm!
0:22:51 > 0:22:53- It is nice.
0:22:53 > 0:22:54- It's wonderful.
0:22:54 > 0:23:00- I know summer's here when you've - made the first coulis of the year.
0:23:00 > 0:23:01- Hooray!
0:23:01 > 0:23:03- Hooray!- - And very nice it is too.
0:23:03 > 0:23:05- I hope you have a good summer.
0:23:05 > 0:23:08- This is the last in the series.
0:23:08 > 0:23:10- We will be back in September.
0:23:10 > 0:23:12- I hope you'll join us then.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15- In the meantime, - enjoy the gardening.
0:23:35 > 0:23:37- S4C Subtitles by Testun Cyf.
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