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Episode 2

Instructional & Educational

29

Mar 5, 2002

Alan demonstrates how even the most neglected garden can become full of color in just three months with a handful of seeds and some tender loving care.

Full Episodes

Season 1, 8 episodes

Episode 1,

Alan Titchmarsh explains why soil, light, and water are the three essentials for success.

29m Feb 26, 2002

Episode 2,

Alan demonstrates how even the most neglected garden can become full of color in just three months with a handful of seeds and some tender loving care.

29m Mar 5, 2002

Episode 3,

Alan shows how to make a garden colourful and interesting all year round by using a full range of plants, including bulbs, perennials, trees, climbers and shrubs.

29m Mar 12, 2002

Episode 4,

Alan embarks on a rescue mission to bring a neglected garden under control, tackling overgrown shrubs and relaying a lacklustre lawn.

29m Mar 19, 2002

Episode 5,

Alan looks at tackling weeds, pests and diseases in the garden through organic means, and explains why such problems occur in the first place.

29m Mar 26, 2002

Episode 6,

Alan gives a step-by-step guide to establishing both a traditional vegetable patch and an ornamental vegetable border

29m Apr 2, 2002

Episode 7,

Alan goes through the essential tasks to be performed throughout the year, such as mowing the lawn, mulching the beds and borders, pruning, and establishing a compost heap.

29m Apr 9, 2002

Episode 8,

Alan sets about making a new border from scratch, explaining how and why design, texture and colour make the difference between a harmonious garden and a random mess.

29m Apr 16, 2002