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Dig It!
Fridays at 1 pm during The Mix (repeats 11 am Saturday)
Hester Macdonald brings life to your garden and the garden to your life!
Dig It! Water, water everywhere
Friday, 27 August, 2010Looking for inspiration on water features (and to entertain the children) Hester Macdonald set off, kids in tow, for The Pre Curieux Water Gardens in Evian, France. A famous wetlands site accesible mainly by solar boat; it encompasses traditional ponds, streams, a wet meadow and more.
Friday, 27 August, 2010Looking for inspiration on water features (and to entertain the children) Hester Macdonald set off, kids in tow, for The Pre Curieux Water Gardens in Evian, France. A famous wetlands site accesible mainly by solar boat; it encompasses traditional ponds, streams, a wet meadow and more.
Dig It! Get your balcony ready for early autumn colour
Friday, 20 August, 2010Hopefully you will have had a whole host of flowers brightening up your balcony all summer long, but now that we’re not seeing the sun so frequently you might expect that brightness to fade. Not so, says Hester Macdonald, now is the time to prepare your pots and baskets for early autumn colour.
Friday, 20 August, 2010Hopefully you will have had a whole host of flowers brightening up your balcony all summer long, but now that we’re not seeing the sun so frequently you might expect that brightness to fade. Not so, says Hester Macdonald, now is the time to prepare your pots and baskets for early autumn colour.
Dig It! Turning the U.S. Mission in Geneva green
Friday, 13 August, 2010The U.S. State Department has chosen the U.S. Mission in Geneva as its flagship post for energy and sustainability. A huge amount of work has already been done on effective water usage and solar energy. The Mission has now turned its attentions to the exterior of the building, specifically the gardens. The American Society of Landscape Architects was asked to help bring together a group of landscape architecture students from across the country on a two week assignment working on the project. They received 130 applications and chose ten students, who arrived in Geneva last Monday to start work.
Friday, 13 August, 2010The U.S. State Department has chosen the U.S. Mission in Geneva as its flagship post for energy and sustainability. A huge amount of work has already been done on effective water usage and solar energy. The Mission has now turned its attentions to the exterior of the building, specifically the gardens. The American Society of Landscape Architects was asked to help bring together a group of landscape architecture students from across the country on a two week assignment working on the project. They received 130 applications and chose ten students, who arrived in Geneva last Monday to start work.
Dig It! Garden doctor—banish thirsty plants for luscious lawns
Friday, 6 August, 2010Hester Macdonald and Pete Forster tackle all your questions on the subject of water. There’s a lack of it around in these summer months (despite the past few rainy days) and there’s no harder time to keep a lawn looking green and luscious than during a scorching hot summer’s day. Never fear, the garden doctor is here and she’s answering listener’s questions on keeping the garden happy in the heat.
Friday, 6 August, 2010Hester Macdonald and Pete Forster tackle all your questions on the subject of water. There’s a lack of it around in these summer months (despite the past few rainy days) and there’s no harder time to keep a lawn looking green and luscious than during a scorching hot summer’s day. Never fear, the garden doctor is here and she’s answering listener’s questions on keeping the garden happy in the heat.
Dig It! Tree houses that tower above the competition
Friday, 30 July, 2010Hester Macdonald tells us how to build a tree house that’ll be the envy of every child (and adult) on your street. Yann Corolleur, director of Cabanes de Reve has some solid advice on resources you’ll need and pitfalls to avoid.
Friday, 30 July, 2010Hester Macdonald tells us how to build a tree house that’ll be the envy of every child (and adult) on your street. Yann Corolleur, director of Cabanes de Reve has some solid advice on resources you’ll need and pitfalls to avoid.
Dig It! Outdoor Kitchens
Friday, 23 July, 2010Hester Macdonald and Pete Forster check out the must-know details on outdoor kitchens, with expert help from James Riley, kitchen designer and surveyor.
Friday, 23 July, 2010Hester Macdonald and Pete Forster check out the must-know details on outdoor kitchens, with expert help from James Riley, kitchen designer and surveyor.
Dig It! Wildlife ponds
Friday, 16 July, 2010Hester Macdonald is back to the 2010 biodiversity targets with a look at the best way to introduce water to your garden:
Friday, 16 July, 2010Hester Macdonald is back to the 2010 biodiversity targets with a look at the best way to introduce water to your garden:
Dig It! Blooming marvelous balconies
Friday, 9 July, 2010Perk up your patio and get your balcony into bloom! Hester Macdonald brings hope to those of us whose miniature gardens are poked into pots and hung over metal railings four floors up.
Friday, 9 July, 2010Perk up your patio and get your balcony into bloom! Hester Macdonald brings hope to those of us whose miniature gardens are poked into pots and hung over metal railings four floors up.
Dig It! Fruit and veg—coming soon to a garden near you
Friday, 2 July, 2010Hester Macdonald dons her white coat, picks up her stethoscope and trowel and now answers to the title of Garden Doctor. She’s answering listeners’ questions on growing fruit and vegetables. Tomatoes, blackberries—she’ll have you planting them all by the weekend.
Friday, 2 July, 2010Hester Macdonald dons her white coat, picks up her stethoscope and trowel and now answers to the title of Garden Doctor. She’s answering listeners’ questions on growing fruit and vegetables. Tomatoes, blackberries—she’ll have you planting them all by the weekend.
Dig It! A rose by any other name...
Friday, 25 June, 2010Hester and Mark take a look at rose naming and rose development and celebrate the arrival of the new rose, Maurice Schilliger from Guillot.
Friday, 25 June, 2010Hester and Mark take a look at rose naming and rose development and celebrate the arrival of the new rose, Maurice Schilliger from Guillot.
