Gardening with Carol Klein – Series 2
Episodes
Episode 1
Carol communicates the excitement of fresh growth in spring. Beneath her still-bare trees Carol finds 'Cinderella plants' - wood anemones, celandines and other spring flowers.
Episode 2
At Glebe Cottage in Devon, Carol Klein shows viewers how to grow some of the nation's favourite soft fruit, including raspberries and blackcurrants. The host also explains how to plant and care for daffodils.
Episode 3
Carol shows how providing nectar and pollen as forage and food for bees is not only the best way to support these vital insects, which are fast disappearing from the countryside, but also makes a glorious display in the garden. She also demonstrates how to create an auricular theatre - a traditional way of showing off collections of little plants that dates back to the 19th century, when rival enthusiasts competed in shows held in pubs in the North and Midlands.
Episode 4
Carol shares top tips on bulbs, reveals how to cultivate a fine display of nerines, and offers advice on crocosmia. Plus, everything you needed to know about growing shallots.
Episode 5
Carol catches up with a few of the projects she started at the beginning of the season. There's a progress report on the new cut flower garden, the rapidly sprouting potatoes and the unruly beans and peas which are now ready to be tied in before their fruits begin to weigh heavy.