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0:00:00 > 0:00:02- Welcome to Garddio A Mwy.
0:00:02 > 0:00:06- Today, I'll show you - the polytunnel for the first time.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09- Iwan picks apples in the orchard.
0:00:10 > 0:00:14- Meinir tackles the rubbish - problem on the Black Mountain.
0:00:14 > 0:00:19- Helen visits a lovely garden - on the border in Presteigne.
0:00:20 > 0:00:22- Welcome to Garddio A Mwy.
0:00:33 > 0:00:36- We had a polytunnel this summer.
0:00:38 > 0:00:40- It was a very exciting day.
0:00:42 > 0:00:47- We decided to put it the other side - of the house, outside the garden...
0:00:47 > 0:00:48- ..because...
0:00:49 > 0:00:51- ..they aren't very pretty.
0:00:52 > 0:00:54- But they're cheaper - than greenhouses.
0:00:55 > 0:00:56- I chose a big one...
0:00:56 > 0:01:00- ..because it's essential - for my flower arranging work.
0:01:01 > 0:01:03- I'll grow most of my stock here.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06- Iwan asked - if he could have a corner.
0:01:06 > 0:01:10- Between you and me, he's only - having a very small corner.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20- Here it is. It's quite big.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23- You can buy - an eight by six feet one...
0:01:23 > 0:01:26- ..the size - of an ordinary greenhouse.
0:01:26 > 0:01:29- Or you can buy much bigger ones...
0:01:29 > 0:01:34- ..depending on your plot or garden - and what you want to do with it.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- I want to extend the growing season.
0:01:37 > 0:01:41- As you see, - nothing has been planted yet.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- It isn't quite time - to sow seeds indoors.
0:01:45 > 0:01:49- I'm looking forward to learning - how to garden in a polytunnel.
0:01:50 > 0:01:52- I've never done it before.
0:01:52 > 0:01:56- I can't wait to see - these borders packed with flowers.
0:02:03 > 0:02:05- I've started to prepare.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08- I sowed these seeds a month ago.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10- As you see, some have done well.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15- I'm going to plant - half of them in the polytunnel...
0:02:16 > 0:02:18- ..and half in the cutting garden.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23- This will prolong - the growing season.
0:02:23 > 0:02:29- The polytunnel's plants will bloom - much earlier than the garden ones.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33- I'll show you - what I'm going to plant...
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- ..ready for next summer.
0:02:37 > 0:02:39- I have mixed poppies.
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- These foxgloves - are a lovely apricot colour...
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- ..which is very popular - in weddings these days.
0:02:49 > 0:02:53- There's sweet william, - multicoloured campanula...
0:02:54 > 0:02:56- ..and white foxgloves.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01- Larkspur is one of my favourites.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05- There are only a few here, - but it's a start.
0:03:06 > 0:03:10- I want to sow more - and look after the plants.
0:03:10 > 0:03:14- Garden designer - Helen Scutt joins us again.
0:03:14 > 0:03:18- She's visiting - an enchanting garden in Presteigne.
0:03:24 > 0:03:28- Although Bryan's Ground garden - is officially in England...
0:03:28 > 0:03:31- ..it's in the border - village of Presteigne...
0:03:32 > 0:03:34- ..which, of course, is in Wales.
0:03:36 > 0:03:41- I think we in Wales - have a right to celebrate it too.
0:03:45 > 0:03:50- The house was built in 1912 - in the Arts And Crafts style...
0:03:50 > 0:03:55- ..by two sisters related to one - of the Fabian Society's founders.
0:03:55 > 0:04:00- Apparently, dramatist George Bernard - Shaw came here occasionally...
0:04:00 > 0:04:03- ..to enjoy garden parties.
0:04:07 > 0:04:09- Walking round...
0:04:09 > 0:04:13- ..it's easy to imagine - a party in Edwardian days...
0:04:13 > 0:04:15- ..with people drinking Pimms...
0:04:15 > 0:04:20- ..reading poetry and playing - croquet in splendid attire.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- But the ambiance is still relaxed...
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- ..and the gardens - just as lovely, if not more so.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29- It's still a garden for parties.
0:04:35 > 0:04:39- But they wouldn't - recognize the garden now.
0:04:40 > 0:04:42- It has changed a great deal.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45- It's a three acre garden.
0:04:45 > 0:04:50- It has been laid out - in twenty different exterior rooms.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56- The structure is very formal...
0:04:57 > 0:05:01- ..created by topiary, - shrubs and walls.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06- But it's all lightened - by overgrown borders.
0:05:06 > 0:05:11- The same type of plants - can be seen in different areas.
0:05:17 > 0:05:21- Everywhere you look - in Bryan's Ground...
0:05:22 > 0:05:25- ..formality and nature - live side by side.
0:05:33 > 0:05:35- This is nice.
0:05:35 > 0:05:37- It's Anemone rivularis.
0:05:37 > 0:05:39- The backs of the petals are blue.
0:05:40 > 0:05:44- You don't often find flowers - that are better upside-down.
0:05:52 > 0:05:57- This is my favourite part, although - it doesn't look like a garden.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- It's a workplace, - with a greenhouse at the back.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- It's a workplace on steroids.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05- This display...
0:06:08 > 0:06:10- ..harks back to the Middle Ages.
0:06:11 > 0:06:14- Every plant - was individually appreciated.
0:06:15 > 0:06:20- This harks back - to the Persian paradise gardens...
0:06:20 > 0:06:24- ..where water and the colour - blue were essential.
0:06:24 > 0:06:26- There's bonsai from Japan.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29- This says it all about the garden.
0:06:30 > 0:06:34- In a way, it's a garden - lost in time.
0:06:39 > 0:06:43- When you're thinking - of doing your garden...
0:06:43 > 0:06:46- ..coming to a garden - like this is useful.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49- It's a big garden, - but every room is small.
0:06:49 > 0:06:53- It's easy to see that - you can do a lot in a small space...
0:06:54 > 0:06:57- ..and create a different - ambiance in each one.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- To some extent, - you create a garden for each mood.
0:07:04 > 0:07:07- There's a lot of humour here too.
0:07:08 > 0:07:11- There are several follies...
0:07:12 > 0:07:16- ..and a few totally - unexpected things.
0:07:22 > 0:07:26- The garden was only - established in 1993.
0:07:27 > 0:07:29- It was just a big lawn.
0:07:29 > 0:07:34- The owners' vision - and creativity are amazing.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- The garden is open - between April and August...
0:07:39 > 0:07:41- ..and for a short time in October.
0:07:42 > 0:07:47- If you want to enjoy - autumnal trees in Bryan's Ground...
0:07:47 > 0:07:49- ..go for a look next month.
0:07:54 > 0:07:59- As autumn approaches, - so does the apple picking season.
0:08:00 > 0:08:04- It's an exciting time for anyone - with an apple tree in the garden.
0:08:05 > 0:08:08- How do you know - they're ready to pick?
0:08:08 > 0:08:10- Here's a quick tip.
0:08:10 > 0:08:14- Hold the apple and give it - a quarter turn both ways.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18- If it doesn't come off easily, - it isn't ready to pick.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- Some apples are ready - early in September...
0:08:22 > 0:08:23- ..others in December.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- It depends on the type - of fruit you have.
0:08:27 > 0:08:29- These aren't quite ready.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31- I'll keep an eye on them.
0:08:40 > 0:08:42- That came off easily.
0:08:42 > 0:08:44- This tree is ready to harvest.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47- These trees are very young.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- I planted them about four years ago.
0:08:51 > 0:08:56- Some people prevent their trees from - bearing fruit in the first years.
0:08:56 > 0:08:59- They remove buds in early spring.
0:08:59 > 0:09:03- The energy goes into the branches - to create a strong trunk.
0:09:04 > 0:09:07- I've let this tree bear fruit.
0:09:07 > 0:09:09- If you do that, take care.
0:09:10 > 0:09:16- As you see, this branch is drooping - because of the apples' weight.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19- They're ready to pick.
0:09:20 > 0:09:25- Support it with a stick - if you're worried about the weight.
0:09:25 > 0:09:29- It's important that the branch - learns how to work hard.
0:09:30 > 0:09:34- Bending strengthens - the branch for next year.
0:09:34 > 0:09:37- The same thing will - happen with this branch.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40- When it fruits, it will bend.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44- It makes harvesting easier.
0:10:02 > 0:10:08- Unlike the trees in the orchard, - this is a long-established tree.
0:10:08 > 0:10:12- Every year, it produces - lovely cooking apples.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16- As you see, they're ready to pick.
0:10:19 > 0:10:24- The apples underfoot fell naturally - or because of the wind.
0:10:24 > 0:10:30- It's important to pick them - before snails and slugs eat them.
0:10:30 > 0:10:32- I'll pick these today.
0:10:32 > 0:10:34- I'll use them in different ways.
0:10:40 > 0:10:42- Windfalls tend to be bruised.
0:10:43 > 0:10:46- They rot quickly when bruised.
0:10:46 > 0:10:51- I'll take this to the kitchen - and make a crumble this week.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53- It goes in the bucket.
0:10:54 > 0:10:59- But I want to eat our garden's - apples all winter, until spring.
0:10:59 > 0:11:04- To do that, I must - store them very carefully.
0:11:04 > 0:11:06- First, choose a perfect apple.
0:11:07 > 0:11:09- This one isn't bruised or marked.
0:11:10 > 0:11:12- It's perfect to store.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16- The easiest way is - by wrapping it in newspaper.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21- Put it in a box.
0:11:24 > 0:11:25- That's good.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29- We wrap them in newspaper...
0:11:29 > 0:11:32- ..so the apples - don't touch each other.
0:11:33 > 0:11:35- Or this will happen.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39- After wrapping your apples...
0:11:40 > 0:11:44- ..put them in a cold, dark place, - like a shed or cellar.
0:11:44 > 0:11:48- Then you'll have apple crumble - from now until spring.
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0:12:00 > 0:12:04- From Llandeilo in West Wales - to Abergavenny in the East...
0:12:04 > 0:12:10- ..the Brecon Beacons National Park - covers 520 square miles...
0:12:10 > 0:12:15- ..and has some of South Wales's - most breathtaking scenery.
0:12:16 > 0:12:18- Wyn Morgan is a park warden.
0:12:18 > 0:12:22- He kindly invited me - to spend the day with him.
0:12:29 > 0:12:31- How many wardens work in the park?
0:12:31 > 0:12:34- Eight to ten, full time.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37- There are many volunteers, too.
0:12:37 > 0:12:41- It isn't a lot, - considering the size of the park.
0:12:42 > 0:12:44- I look after half - the Black Mountain...
0:12:45 > 0:12:47- ..over to the Swansea Valley...
0:12:47 > 0:12:50- ..and Ystradfellte, - or waterfalls country.
0:12:51 > 0:12:52- It's quite a large area.
0:12:53 > 0:12:54- Do you live in Gwynfe?
0:12:54 > 0:12:55- Do you live in Gwynfe?- - No...
0:12:55 > 0:12:59- ..between Llanddeusant and - Llangadog, but raised in Gwynfe.
0:13:00 > 0:13:00- I haven't moved far!
0:13:00 > 0:13:03- I haven't moved far!- - The area is very familiar to you.
0:13:03 > 0:13:07- It's a big help with work. - The farmers know me.
0:13:07 > 0:13:11- They phone me at home - if they have a problem.
0:13:11 > 0:13:14- They're at ease talking to me.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- What do you do from day to day?
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- It's mostly looking after - public footpaths.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24- I work with - the Education Department...
0:13:25 > 0:13:27- ..taking schoolchildren around.
0:13:27 > 0:13:32- We do a lot of work on the mountain, - burning heather and so on.
0:13:33 > 0:13:35- Look at the scenery!
0:13:36 > 0:13:37- I know.
0:13:37 > 0:13:40- I know.- - What can we see?
0:13:40 > 0:13:44- Gwynfe is over there, - Llanddeusant is behind us...
0:13:44 > 0:13:47- ..and Trapp is in the valley.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51- Carreg Cennen Castle - is also in the park.
0:13:52 > 0:13:53- I have a nice office!
0:13:53 > 0:13:54- I have a nice office!- - Yes!
0:14:06 > 0:14:10- The park had four million visitors - last year.
0:14:11 > 0:14:16- Keeping an eye on them - is one of Wyn's greatest challenges.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19- We'll need tools for your next job.
0:14:20 > 0:14:22- Thank you!
0:14:23 > 0:14:25- I need a drill.
0:14:26 > 0:14:27- OK!
0:14:27 > 0:14:28- Ready?
0:14:28 > 0:14:29- Ready?- - Yes.
0:14:32 > 0:14:34- Are there many issues with dogs?
0:14:34 > 0:14:35- Are there many issues with dogs?- - Yes, a great deal.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- People park in the car park, - open the doors and let them out.
0:14:41 > 0:14:44- There are sheep everywhere.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- It's our responsibility - to help the farmers.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- Do farmers rent land from you?
0:14:53 > 0:14:56- No, but they have grazing rights.
0:14:56 > 0:14:58- Like common land.
0:14:58 > 0:14:59- Like common land.- - Yes.
0:15:08 > 0:15:10- That's it. Excellent.
0:15:11 > 0:15:15- It's not just dogs - that cause problems here.
0:15:16 > 0:15:18- There is a lot of rubbish here.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21- It's a problem for us.
0:15:21 > 0:15:25- Someone parked here - and burnt their rubbish.
0:15:26 > 0:15:27- Why?
0:15:27 > 0:15:32- Where's the sense in - destroying such a beautiful spot?
0:15:32 > 0:15:36- Pick up the loose bits.
0:15:36 > 0:15:40- I'll put the larger pieces - in the trailer. OK?
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- What is the park's vision - for the future?
0:16:02 > 0:16:06- They're putting - a hydro system in the stream...
0:16:06 > 0:16:08- ..for the park itself.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12- We haven't done this before.
0:16:12 > 0:16:16- We have plenty of water - so it's better than windmills.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23- What is the best part of the job?
0:16:23 > 0:16:26- The views and tranquillity.
0:16:26 > 0:16:32- I have the mountain to myself.
0:16:32 > 0:16:35- I could never work in an office!
0:16:45 > 0:16:49- I've tried to grow celery - for the first time this year.
0:16:49 > 0:16:52- I'm sure you'll forgive - a small mistake...
0:16:52 > 0:16:55- ..well, quite a big mistake.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58- I planted too many celery - in one place.
0:17:00 > 0:17:06- You should leave - three feet between every row...
0:17:07 > 0:17:09- ..and not three inches.
0:17:09 > 0:17:13- I have no choice - but to get rid of one row.
0:17:13 > 0:17:17- The other row has - a better chance to thrive.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41- The next step - is tying them together.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- That's sorted.
0:18:04 > 0:18:08- The trick with celery is - to raise the soil around the stalk.
0:18:08 > 0:18:14- If light reaches the stalk, - it turns green, hard and dry.
0:18:14 > 0:18:16- That won't help the taste.
0:18:17 > 0:18:22- I'll raise the soil up to the leaves - and then remove the string.
0:18:46 > 0:18:48- That will do for now.
0:18:48 > 0:18:53- If, like me, you find it hard to - raise the soil around the stalk...
0:18:53 > 0:18:56- ..you can use slate or stones.
0:18:56 > 0:18:58- Some people use cardboard.
0:18:58 > 0:19:03- If you use cardboard to prevent - light from reaching the stalk...
0:19:03 > 0:19:06- ..it tends to attract - worms and slugs.
0:19:08 > 0:19:11- All I have to do is - remove the string.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19- I'll return in a fortnight - to raise the soil again.
0:19:20 > 0:19:24- I know it looks like a lot of work, - but it's worth the effort.
0:19:24 > 0:19:28- Nothing beats the taste - of fresh garden celery.
0:19:29 > 0:19:33- It's essential for celery - to have plenty of frost...
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- ..to develop its unique taste.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- This is a - Salvia numerosa ostfriesland.
0:19:47 > 0:19:49- It's quite a mouthful!
0:19:50 > 0:19:52- This is how it looked in midsummer.
0:19:53 > 0:19:56- It has beautiful blue flowers.
0:19:56 > 0:19:58- It's come to the end of its season.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02- It's time to prune it right back.
0:20:06 > 0:20:10- I cut it right back to the stump.
0:20:11 > 0:20:16- You'll notice - the new growth on the ground.
0:20:16 > 0:20:20- If I want it - to look pretty next year...
0:20:20 > 0:20:23- ..now is the time to get pruning.
0:20:24 > 0:20:28- As I cut it, - the mint aroma is wonderful.
0:20:30 > 0:20:34- Now is the time - to tidy other garden plants.
0:20:34 > 0:20:39- The Bergenia leaves are turning - colour, so it's nice to leave them.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41- But some have died.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45- Get rid of them - to keep the plant healthy.
0:20:45 > 0:20:51- Cut the heuchera flowers - right back, too.
0:20:51 > 0:20:56- You'll have new growth, - and the plant retains its shape.
0:20:57 > 0:21:02- I'll divide the plant, then place - them somewhere else in the garden.
0:21:03 > 0:21:06- That's what I'm going to do - with the next plant.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14- This is Alchemilla.
0:21:14 > 0:21:18- I've prepared it - by pruning the old leaves.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20- I can see what I'm doing.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- This is quite big.
0:21:25 > 0:21:29- I'll cut it in the middle.
0:21:33 > 0:21:37- It's amazing how quickly - this plant spreads.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40- It grows anywhere...
0:21:40 > 0:21:42- ..in walls...
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- ..or cracks in wood.
0:21:46 > 0:21:51- I'm not doing this to have - another Alchemilla in the garden.
0:21:51 > 0:21:54- It's for the plant's health, too.
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- If this continues to grow...
0:21:59 > 0:22:04- ..you'll have flowers on the edges - and nothing in the middle.
0:22:05 > 0:22:10- That's what happened - to my other Salvia.
0:22:12 > 0:22:16- The Astrantia - has plenty of new growth.
0:22:17 > 0:22:19- But I need to get rid of the stalks.
0:22:20 > 0:22:22- It's ready to transplant.
0:22:57 > 0:22:59- And that's it.
0:22:59 > 0:23:03- This plant is five pounds - for a nine centimetre pot.
0:23:03 > 0:23:06- So dividing plants - makes perfect sense.
0:23:10 > 0:23:12- Thanks for joining us again.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15- Make the most - of the last days of summer.
0:23:15 > 0:23:18- There are storms on the way.
0:23:18 > 0:23:21- Meinir, Iwan and I - will be back next week.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24- Until then, enjoy the gardening.
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