About this season
Gardening series delving into the history of cottage gardening, Looks to the old cottage gardens of the past and adapts the more popular features to modern gardens. In building three cottage gardens from scratch at his home in Barnsdale, Geoff Hamilton set out to simplify the practical problems of creating a natural rustic look.
Episodes (6)
1. A Rural Legacy
Aired 13 January 1995
Geoff visits two gardening enthusiasts, plus, he gives us a tour of his Barnsdale gardens.
2. Groundwork
Aired 20 January 1995 • 30 min
In this edition, Geoff Hamilton lays a garden path, prepares an area of bedding and talks to some keen cottage gardeners about their individual gardens.
3. Growing up
Aired 27 January 1995
Geoff Hamilton presents series on cottage gardens. This programme looks at climbing plants, with Geoff making numerous visits to an array of spectactular gardens.
4. Make Up, Make Do and Mend
Aired 3 February 1995 • 30 min
Geoff Hamilton meets some resourceful gardeners who have made good use of discarded and waste materials in their garden designs. Geoff also makes an arbour and shows how to take leaf bud cuttings.
5. Nora Barlow, Mrs Simkins and the Lady in the Bath
Aired 10 February 1995 • 30 min
In this edition Geoff visits the Essex garden of author Alex Pankhurst, and meets the head gardener at Gravetye Manor in West Sussex.
6. Cottage Economy
Aired 17 February 1995 • 30 min
In this final edition of the series, Geoff Hamilton visits an array of multipurpose gardens, including a Sussex garden, a herb garden, a beekeeper's grounds, and a garden featuring a selection of fruit trees.