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Cinnamon For Garden Use

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Cinnamon...Yes the powder we all have in our kitchen has practically universal application for use in our garden to stop the growth of harmful fungus that can kill our plants. When planting seeds sprinkle it lightly on top of the seed tray and it will greatly deter Damping Off Disease caused from fungus attacking our seed or young seedlings. Here an Irish gardener uses Cinnamon to combat fungus in her garden.

Gardening Australia ep.33 2016

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Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the world. Native Beauties Jane visits an expert temperate orchid grower and gets the lowdown on the best way to grow them Garden Gang Find out what to do in your garden this weekend from the Garden Gang Come in Spinner To make his own seed-raising mix, Costa gets creative and builds a compost sieve with a difference Reverting Variegation Sophie shows how you can rectify plants that have reverted from a variegated form to a non-variegated due to stress or poor light A Gardener's Journey Jerry travels up the coast from Brisbane to explore a garden brimming with old-fashioned favourites combined in interesting ways Wild at Heart Angus checks out a breeding program at Perth's Kings Park and Botanic Garden to find out how 'wild' Western Australia plants are cultivated to thrive in the home garden. Ga

Damping-off in Young Seedlings

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Propagating plants from seeds or growing plants on from seedlings is one of the most serious challenges that gardeners face particularly in the cool lower light conditions in the spring. This video discusses the plant disease commonly called “damping off” and ways to avoid it. It is a disease that can plague both beginning gardeners and professional growers. Damping-off in Young Seedlings

James Martin's French Adventure ep.19

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In episode 19, James visits the golden palace of Versailles and its food market, where James shops for some ingredients for his first dish – sole Veronique, which he cooks at the King’s allotment, the Potager du Roi. Travelling to the East of Versailles, James meets chocolatier Patrick Roger who makes sculptures out of chocolate before casting them in bronze or aluminium. TV chef James Martin is set to star in brand new food travel series, journeying through France to the locations that inspired his culinary career and paying homage to his culinary hero Keith Floyd.  Holidaying and studying in France as a teenager, the country was influential in establishing James’ love for food. Hitting the open road on a journey of nostalgia, the new series follows James as he retraces the memorable TV trip his food hero Keith Floyd once took 30 years ago, while also visiting the places that carved his culinary beginnings.  Exploring and sampling the very best in French cuisine, James’ journey s

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.21 ( Series 1 ep.9)

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Is your house making you sick? Costa explores how damp in and around your house can cause health concerns before spending a day with the Worimi Nation in Forster as they transform local bushland back to its former glory. Jill Cockram is an expert chicken fancier and the perfect person who gives us the essential guide to chicken keeping. Costa is a man of the people. A man who can connect with all. His infectious character and passion for his subject puts people at ease and makes them shine. A Landscape Architect with an all-consuming passion for plants and people – Costa knows how to find the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. Costa’s Garden Odyssey is a groundbreaking magazine style series that allows this unique Greek Garden Guru an opportunity to do what he does best - spread his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community in a way never seen before on Australian television. Costa will take you to the

Dream Gardens ep.2

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Presenter Michael McCoy visits Frank and Mary-Anne D'Aquila from Essendon, Victoria, who are in pursuit of a family garden complete with pool, plants and an entertaining space. Post moved here: https://hdclump.com/dream-gardens-ep-2  The host is the ebullient Michael McCoy, a garden designer and writer. McCoy has a degree in botany, long experience as a hands-on gardener and sought-after garden designer, and a passionate curiosity about what makes good garden design work. He's empathetic, enthusiastic and opinionated - the perfect guide to lead viewers around eight gardens-in-the-making. Dream Gardens ep.2

How to start spinach seed

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For those living in northern latitudes this is the time that many gardeners, whether gardening on a patio or a large allotment, begin to plant cool season crops such as spinach. We all are often frustrated when we do not attain the results we hoped for. There is a way to greatly improve the germination rate and speed up the growth of your spinach plants. This young woman living in Florida, USA reveals her method. How to start spinach seed

James Martin's French Adventure ep.18

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   In episode 18, James arrives in the French capital and one of his favourite cities in the world, Paris. Well known for its love affair with the baguette, James learns about the Poilane Bakery, that dates back to 1932, which specialises in sourdough. Paris is home to both artisans and fine dining and James is lucky enough to visit the kitchens of world renowned chef Pierre Gagnaire. TV chef James Martin is set to star in brand new food travel series, journeying through France to the locations that inspired his culinary career and paying homage to his culinary hero Keith Floyd.  Holidaying and studying in France as a teenager, the country was influential in establishing James’ love for food. Hitting the open road on a journey of nostalgia, the new series follows James as he retraces the memorable TV trip his food hero Keith Floyd once took 30 years ago, while also visiting the places that carved his culinary beginnings.  Exploring and sampling the very best in French cuisine, Jam

Dream Gardens ep.1

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This new Australian series begins with a rural Queensland couple's journey to transform a rock hard paddock into an ambitious and extensive kitchen garden so that they can live out their "grow it, eat it, live it" dream. Post moved here: https://hdclump.com/ dream-gardens-ep-1  The host is the ebullient Michael McCoy, a garden designer and writer. McCoy has a degree in botany, long experience as a hands-on gardener and sought-after garden designer, and a passionate curiosity about what makes good garden design work. He's empathetic, enthusiastic and opinionated - the perfect guide to lead viewers around eight gardens-in-the-making. Dream Gardens ep.1 

Gardening Australia ep.5 2017

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Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining Australian gardeners around the world. Costa visits a Sydney harbourside garden; Sophie gets stuck into some autumn jobs; Jerry explores a Japanese garden; and Jane shows us the benefits of inorganic mulch. Autumn Means Action Sophie gets stuck into some autumn jobs Harbourside Perfection Costa visits a gorgeous waterfront garden in Darling Harbour that's utilised clever planting to embrace its steep sloping block FAQs - Non Leaf-Dropping Trees | Fertilising Lawns | Dead-heading Sophie profiles some trees that don't drop their leaves, Tino explains how often we should fertilize our lawn and Josh gives some tips on deadheading plants Excess Produce - Herb Cubes In our series on what to do with excess produce, we look at a great solution for using excess herbs Spirit of Japan Jerry explores one of Australia's largest traditional Japanese G

The Beechgrove Garden ep.1 2017

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 The best sign of spring is when the Beechgrove Garden returns and Jim McColl, Carole Baxter, George Anderson, Chris Beardshaw and Brian Cunningham are all back in the garden dispensing sage advice to keep growing.  At this time of the year, we are normally bemoaning winter storms - so what do we have to talk about after one of the mildest winters on record? Jim and team look at the signs of spring and see if it really has come early this year. Jim also takes a look at the progress of the overwintered veg, while George has already set himself a challenge to produce a weekly salad. Carole has been in search of early signs of spring as she takes an up close and personal look at the tiny world of snowdrops. She also visits Helen Rushton in Rothienorman to discover why these tiny beauties excite such passions.  Hello and welcome to the first programme of 2017.  The sun was shining on this the first day back to the Beechgrove Garden. First off a quick review of winter weather and c

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.20 ( Series 1 ep.8)

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Costa takes us inside the Sydney Flower market to meet Domenico Mezzacuva, a flower grower and merchant who provides us with an insiders take on this unique community. Every house in Australia should recycle their organic matter, and so Costa meets Alley Rutherford to find the recipe for the perfect compost. Costa is a man of the people. A man who can connect with all. His infectious character and passion for his subject puts people at ease and makes them shine. A Landscape Architect with an all-consuming passion for plants and people – Costa knows how to find the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. Costa’s Garden Odyssey is a groundbreaking magazine style series that allows this unique Greek Garden Guru an opportunity to do what he does best - spread his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community in a way never seen before on Australian television. Costa will take you to the joyous, harmonious heart of t

James Martin's French Adventure ep.17

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In episode 17, James visits Claude Monet’s house in Giverny, peeking inside his kitchen, James sets up his own mobile kitchen nearby to cook a delicious dish of crab and dulse. Later down the road, Eric Guerin serves James pike, one of Monet’s favourite ingredients, at his restaurant Le Jardin des Plumes. Also, in a nearby orchard, on the day of their annual harvest, James cooks an autumnal treat of apple doughnuts. TV chef James Martin is set to star in brand new food travel series, journeying through France to the locations that inspired his culinary career and paying homage to his culinary hero Keith Floyd.  Holidaying and studying in France as a teenager, the country was influential in establishing James’ love for food. Hitting the open road on a journey of nostalgia, the new series follows James as he retraces the memorable TV trip his food hero Keith Floyd once took 30 years ago, while also visiting the places that carved his culinary beginnings.  Exploring and sampling the

Gardening Australia ep.32 2016

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Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the world. Josh explores an inspiring bush-style garden; Tino plants spring greens; Jane demonstrates planting seed; Costa checks out colourful spring plants; and we visit a landscape designer's suburban oasis. Plant Profile: Honeywort Sophie profiles an old-fashioned favourite - Honeywort A Spring Walk Costa delights in the popping displays of spring colour at Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden FAQs - Edible Flowers | Soil for Potting Mix | Elephant Foot Yams Jane shares ideas about edible flowers, Angus explains the pitfalls of using soil in containers and Jerry reveals where to source elephant foot yam Spring Greens Tino's in The Patch planting up one of the highest-return crops for any time of the year - greens, greens and more greens! Seed Raising 101 Jane shows how to get the garden brimming by raising y

Mary Berry Everyday ep.5 2017

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Mary Berry celebrates the everyday food and ingredients she has always loved to cook. Mary shares some inspirational ideas to make everyday family meals exciting with fabulous no-fuss dishes. She tries her hand at milking a goat and shows her granddaughter how to make her own goat's cheese for a family picnic. This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/02/26/ mary-berry-everyday-episode-5 3.Panang chicken stir-fry Spice up your rice with Mary's chicken stir-fry, perfect for a midweek meal. Mary Berry Everyday ep.5 2017

James Martin's French Adventure ep.16

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In episode 16, James visits the historic Pegasus Bridge in Normandy. James sets up his mobile kitchen in one of the many Calvados orchards in the area, to make a dish of artichokes with hollandaise. James also visits restaurant Le Pavé d’Auge in one of the most beautiful towns in France, to see a chef who likes to cook with as much butter as him. TV chef James Martin is set to star in brand new food travel series, journeying through France to the locations that inspired his culinary career and paying homage to his culinary hero Keith Floyd.  Holidaying and studying in France as a teenager, the country was influential in establishing James’ love for food. Hitting the open road on a journey of nostalgia, the new series follows James as he retraces the memorable TV trip his food hero Keith Floyd once took 30 years ago, while also visiting the places that carved his culinary beginnings.  Exploring and sampling the very best in French cuisine, James’ journey starts in Provence and cont

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.19 ( Series 1 ep.7)

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 Costa visits The Mamre Project in Sydney's West; a fantastic community initiative that teaches sustainability and nutrition as well as providing employment programs to African Refugees. Costa gives us the 5 essential maintenance tips for water tanks; we examine the crucial roles of bees in the eco system and we learn explore the relationship between the ancient books of Judaism and the cycles and seasons of nature.   Costa is a man of the people. A man who can connect with all. His infectious character and passion for his subject puts people at ease and makes them shine. A Landscape Architect with an all-consuming passion for plants and people – Costa knows how to find the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. Costa’s Garden Odyssey is a groundbreaking magazine style series that allows this unique Greek Garden Guru an opportunity to do what he does best - spread his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and com

Gardening Australia ep.4 2017

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Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the nation. Splitting the Hive We return to Costa's old primary school to split the native beehive that he placed in the grounds a few years back The Leafy Lounge Millie shows us how we can grow a luscious leafy lounge using upcycled materials and, of course, plants Outside In Jane visits a house that's packed to the brim with magnificent indoor plants and gets some tips on how to keep them in tip-top condition What To Do This Weekend - Temp | Cool | Arid (March) Sophie gives us tips on planting our first batch of winter vegies, Tino prunes his pome fruit and Josh shows us how to control citrus leafminer The Caretaker Angus explores the stunning garden of late journalist Richard Carleton, and meets his widow Sharon who is now the its caretaker Plant Profile - Marlborough Rock Daisy Tino profiles a drought to

James Martin's French Adventure ep.15

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  In episode 15, James arrives in the adopted home of his food hero Keith Floyd, the riverside town of Isle Sur La Sorgue, where Floyd once had a restaurant. Buying produce from its floating market, and a Floyd-style hat, James sets up his mobile kitchen on a bridge overlooking the river, and cooks peaches pain perdu in the sunshine. Heading back in the direction of Isle Sur La Sorgue, James samples some truffle-laden dishes at renowned restaurant La Beaugraviere.  TV chef James Martin is set to star in brand new food travel series, journeying through France to the locations that inspired his culinary career and paying homage to his culinary hero Keith Floyd.   Holidaying and studying in France as a teenager, the country was influential in establishing James’ love for food. Hitting the open road on a journey of nostalgia, the new series follows James as he retraces the memorable TV trip his food hero Keith Floyd once took 30 years ago, while also visiting the places that carved his

Mary Berry Everyday ep.4 2017

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Mary Berry celebrates the everyday food and ingredients she has always loved to cook. This post was moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/02/25/ mary-berry-everyday-episode-4 This is indulgence at its best with Mary's mouthwatering dishes that give the everyday a lift with lashings of naughtiness. Treats are in store as Mary pursues the history of the great British pie and tempts us with the secret to an easy sticky toffee pud. This is a quick and easy take on flaky pastry. The vegetarian filling is also delicious and simple to make.

Gardening Australia ep.31 2016

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 Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the world.  Tino demonstrates layering; Sophie explores a garden inspired by world travels; Angus sees just what can be achieved in a garden in two years; and John visits a geological garden. In Two Short Years Angus discovers it's possible to transform a barren garden into a horticultural delight in only two years Pick 'n' Plant Josh gives some useful tips on keeping quick growing crops in constant supply Potting Up Costa explains the basics of potting up plants Native Climbers Jane profiles a pretty climber - the Native Sarsaparilla FAQs - Sowing Corn | Flowering Bulbs | Composting Jerry explains why he sows corn thickly, Jane discusses when to cut back foliage on flowering bulbs and Tino offers ways to speed up the compost Taking Root Tino shows what must be one of the easiest and cheapest ways of

James Martin's French Adventure ep.14

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 In episode 14, James’s adventure brings him to the city of Arles, famous for its Roman architecture and a sport with bulls where young daredevils play a dangerous game. It’s also home to the largest market in Provence, and James sets up his mobile kitchen there to cook a dish of John Dory with tomatoes, courgettes and clams, bought from the market stalls around him. James also takes a trip to award-winning wine producer Chateau Romanin gets James to change his thinking on the merits of rosé wine.    TV chef James Martin is set to star in brand new food travel series on ITV, journeying through France to the locations that inspired his culinary career and paying homage to his culinary hero Keith Floyd.  Holidaying and studying in France as a teenager, the country was influential in establishing James’ love for food. Hitting the open road on a journey of nostalgia, the new series follows James as he retraces the memorable TV trip his food hero Keith Floyd once took 30 years ago, whi

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.18 ( Series 1 ep.6)

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Costa heads to the culturally diverse suburb of Cabramatta in Sydney's Southwest to meet the students of a local public school to provide them with a little help with their gardening endeavours. A road trip to the New South Wales town of Rylestone sees South Wales town of Rylestone sees Costa learn first hand how Biodynamics have helped produce olives in an area they said it could never be done. Costa's Garden Odyssey is an Australian television gardening program hosted by landscape architect Costa Georgiadis. Costa takes a holistic approach to gardening and horticulture, emphasising the importance of water and its management and the benefits of sustainable living. Costa spreads his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community. Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.18 ( Series 1 ep.6)

James Martin's French Adventure ep.13

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In episode 13, James arrives in the distinct and diverse region of The Camargue. He begins his exploration at Les Marquises, the Laurent family’s farm, where James learns all about the Camargue Bull. We also see how the region is famous for fleur de sel - a delicate salty crust, which forms on the surface of seawater and is hand harvested in the waters of Aigues Mortes. James visits a rice farm where owner, Jacques, shows him around the paddy fields and later cooks James a risotto using his own rice-brewed beer.   TV chef James Martin is set to star in brand new food travel series on ITV, journeying through France to the locations that inspired his culinary career and paying homage to his culinary hero Keith Floyd.   Holidaying and studying in France as a teenager, the country was influential in establishing James’ love for food. Hitting the open road on a journey of nostalgia, the new series follows James as he retraces the memorable TV trip his food hero Keith Floyd once took 30

Gardening Australia ep.3 2017

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Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the world. A Smashing Garden Josh visits a garden featuring hardy plants and dazzling mosaic displays Autumn Veg Tino gives us tips for planting autumn vegetables Amazing Anthuriums Jerry shows us the glorious variety of anthuriums and gives us tips on how to keep them looking their best My Garden Path - Dr Greg Moore The University of Melbourne's "Tree Mechanic", Dr. Greg Moore, explains why trees are so beneficial in urban environments FAQs - Box Hedge | Tomato Canker | Olives Jane shows us how to deal with discoloured English Box leaves, Tino explains why an olive tree isn't fruiting and Jerry tells us what to do about tomato canker Living Mulch Sophie shows us how we can create living mulch using dense, groundcover plants A Planted Paradise Costa visits Melbourne Zoo to find out how they'

James Martin's French Adventure ep.12

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In episode 12, James visits the bustling Provencal port of Marseille and starts the day in the old port where the fishermen are selling fresh seafood on the back of their boats. Venturing into town James visits Marseille’s oldest bakery, famous for the Navette biscuit. James also takes his beloved 2CV to the world famous Circuit Paul Ricard to cook his take on Piperade.    TV chef James Martin is set to star in brand new food travel series, journeying through France to the locations that inspired his culinary career and paying homage to his culinary hero Keith Floyd.    Holidaying and studying in France as a teenager, the country was influential in establishing James’ love for food. Hitting the open road on a journey of nostalgia, the new series follows James as he retraces the memorable TV trip his food hero Keith Floyd once took 30 years ago, while also visiting the places that carved his culinary beginnings.    Exploring and sampling the very best in French cuisine, James’ jour

Gardening Australia ep.30 2016

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Guerrilla Gardeners Costa is in Cremorne Point on Sydney's North Shore exploring a lush, public garden with a romantic history Triumph Amongst the Trees Jerry meets a plant collector who has been packing exotic treasures into her incredible garden for over 35 years The Humble Spud With the weather warming up it's time to get stuck into planting spuds Magical Mushrooms Josh meets a couple of young innovators who have combined waste management with urban farming to grow nutritious and healthy fungi FAQs - Expired Seed | Earthworms | Pruning Frost Damage Jane explains what to do with seed that's out of date; Angus gives the lowdown on using earthworms in a worm farm and Sophie tells when to prune frost damaged plants Handsome Hedges Jane explains the good reasons why camellias are one of Australia's favourite hedging plants Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Austra

James Martin's French Adventure ep.11

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  In the eleventh episode, James’s journey takes him to the glitz and glamour of St. Tropez. Cooking, in true St Tropez style, aboard a yacht, James makes the most of the local seafood cooking ‘en papillote’. Also taking a local tour, James learns how Brigitte Bardot transformed the town from a quiet fishing village to an international hotspot, and he drops in on an old friend, Michel Roux, for a special barbeque with ingredients from Michel’s garden. TV chef James Martin is set to star in brand new food travel series, journeying through France to the locations that inspired his culinary career and paying homage to his culinary hero Keith Floyd.  Holidaying and studying in France as a teenager, the country was influential in establishing James’ love for food. Hitting the open road on a journey of nostalgia, the new series follows James as he retraces the memorable TV trip his food hero Keith Floyd once took 30 years ago, while also visiting the places that carved his culinary begin

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.17 ( Series 1 ep.5)

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Costa heads to Melbourne suburb of Collingwood to take a look at the Collingwood Children's Farm and amongst other things, the wonders of "worm juice". While in Melbourne he helps a Preston family save thousands of litres of water before a trip up to the Blue Mountains west of Sydney where Costa joins over 3000 plant enthusiasts at the Bilpin Collectors Plant Fair. Costa is a man of the people. A man who can connect with all. His infectious character and passion for his subject puts people at ease and makes them shine. A Landscape Architect with an all-consuming passion for plants and people – Costa knows how to find the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. Costa’s Garden Odyssey is a groundbreaking magazine style series that allows this unique Greek Garden Guru an opportunity to do what he does best - spread his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community in a way never seen before on Austr

James Martin's French Adventure ep.10

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   In episode 10, James arrives in Burgundy, a region famous for its wines and mustard fields. Retracing Floyds visit 30 years ago, James stops at the same vineyard for a personal tour. James also visits the region’s Capital, Dijon, turning his hand to making the city’s more famous export, mustard.      TV chef James Martin is set to star in brand new food travel series, journeying through France to the locations that inspired his culinary career and paying homage to his culinary hero Keith Floyd.      Holidaying and studying in France as a teenager, the country was influential in establishing James’ love for food. Hitting the open road on a journey of nostalgia, the new series follows James as he retraces the memorable TV trip his food hero Keith Floyd once took 30 years ago, while also visiting the places that carved his culinary beginnings.    Exploring and sampling the very best in French cuisine, James’ journey starts in Provence and continues onto Perigord, Burgundy, Al

Gardening Australia ep.29 2016

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Thriller, Filler, Spiller John creates a different take on the container garden, using mixed native perennials Ant-house Plant Jerry profiles the unique ant-house plant that's indigenous to the mangrove swamps and forests of Far North Queensland A City Oasis Costa visits a tiny inner city garden that's a thriving example of how much can be achieved in a small space My Garden Path We follow a botanical sculptor as she creates stunning art pieces from living and dead plants Colouring In Sophie fills in the gaps in her garden beds A Productive Paradise Josh explores a Margaret River property with a sustainable house and garden that have been designed to blend into the surrounding landscape Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the world. Gardening Australia ep.29 2016

Mary Berry Everyday ep.3 2017

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Mary opens her garden to host a village fete and shares her brilliant flair for turning easy dishes into spectacular crowd pleasers. She is visited by two passionate brothers for a lesson in the secrets of authentic Italian pizza making. Moved here: https://video-clump.com/2018/02/24/ mary-berry-everyday-episode-3 Mary Berry celebrates the everyday food and ingredients she has always loved to cook. Mary Berry Everyday ep.3 2017

James Martin's French Adventure ep.9

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   In episode 9, James heads to Bresse, home to one of France’s most famous ingredients: the Bresse chicken. Here James goes to a chicken farm and museum to meet some of the chickens and learn just why they are so special. James also gets to meet one of his human culinary heroes, Georges Blanc, owner of his three Michelin star restaurant where James gets a little star struck.     TV chef James Martin is set to star in brand new food travel series, journeying through France to the locations that inspired his culinary career and paying homage to his culinary hero Keith Floyd.     Holidaying and studying in France as a teenager, the country was influential in establishing James’ love for food. Hitting the open road on a journey of nostalgia, the new series follows James as he retraces the memorable TV trip his food hero Keith Floyd once took 30 years ago, while also visiting the places that carved his culinary beginnings.     Exploring and sampling the very best in French cuisine, Ja

Costa's Garden Odyssey ep.17 ( Series 1 ep.4)

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Costa explores the 'united nations' of community gardens at Riverwood in Sydney's west and then uses a groundbreaking drainage cell to build a new garden on a concrete block. Down on the Morning Peninsula in in Victoria, and Costa visits Diggers Seeds, a specialist heritage seed supplier. Costa is a man of the people. A man who can connect with all. His infectious character and passion for his subject puts people at ease and makes them shine. A Landscape Architect with an all-consuming passion for plants and people – Costa knows how to find the best in both of them, and takes great pleasure in bringing them together. Costa’s Garden Odyssey is a groundbreaking magazine style series that allows this unique Greek Garden Guru an opportunity to do what he does best - spread his green wisdom while communicating with people and celebrating cultures and community in a way never seen before on Australian television. Costa will take you to the joyous, harmonious heart of the g

James Martin's French Adventure ep.8

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In episode 8, James heads East to the region of Jura, where he meets local farmer, Matthew Tissot who shows James his orchard and teaches him about the region’s apple and pears. James also visits Fort des Rousses, home to one of France’s most popular cheeses, Comte, and delving deeper into the region, James is cooked for by two Michelin starred chef, Jean Paul Jeunet who shares his take on a classic risotto using local ingredients in distinctly Swiss looking surroundings. TV chef James Martin is set to star in brand new food travel series, journeying through France to the locations that inspired his culinary career and paying homage to his culinary hero Keith Floyd.  Holidaying and studying in France as a teenager, the country was influential in establishing James’ love for food. Hitting the open road on a journey of nostalgia, the new series follows James as he retraces the memorable TV trip his food hero Keith Floyd once took 30 years ago, while also visiting the places that car

James Martin's French Adventure ep.7

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In episode 7, James’s French Adventure leads him to the beautiful lakeside town of Annecy, and its crystal clear lake where he cooks dishes showcasing local tomatoes, red mullet and lobster. James also meets world-famous cheesemonger, Pierre Gay and his amazing selection of cheeses, as well as local chef, Yoann Conte in his Michelin star restaurant on the shores of Lake Annecy and the award-winning pastry chef Philippe Rigollot to sample of his extraordinary creations. TV chef James Martin is set to star in brand new food travel series, journeying through France to the locations that inspired his culinary career and paying homage to his culinary hero Keith Floyd.  Holidaying and studying in France as a teenager, the country was influential in establishing James’ love for food. Hitting the open road on a journey of nostalgia, the new series follows James as he retraces the memorable TV trip his food hero Keith Floyd once took 30 years ago, while also visiting the places that carved h

Gardening Australia ep.2 2017

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Pumpkin Pickin' Tino gives us some tips on how to tell when your pumpkin is ready to pick New Digs - Meet Millie (and Squid)! Costa meets Gardening Australia's newest presenter, Millie Ross, and helps her build a garden pathway at her new house Growing Goodness Jane visits a charity that creates meals for the needy using rescued surplus food and vegetables grown in their own rail side garden Beauty in the Bush Jerry travels to a lush, beautifully designed garden nestled amongst the Sunshine Coast hinterland Plant Profile - Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' This hardy plant is tough enough to handle both heat and frost! Wicking Works Sophie shows us how to make a wicking bed out of a recycled food container Gardening Australia provides practical, realistic, and credible horticultural and gardening advice, inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the world. Presented by Australia's leading horticultural experts, Gardening Australia is a va

James Martin's French Adventure ep.6

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In the episode 6, James ventures to the city of Lyon, known as the ‘Gastronomic Capital of France’, to explore the two sides of the culinary scene. A visit to the city’s famous food market provides plenty of inspiration for his first dish, a Lyonnaise bacon salad. James finds himself welcomed into a Bouchon, a rustic Lyon institution, where he’s served a slice of local history in the form of a Machon. TV chef James Martin is set to star in brand new food travel series , journeying through France to the locations that inspired his culinary career and paying homage to his culinary hero Keith Floyd.  Holidaying and studying in France as a teenager, the country was influential in establishing James’ love for food. Hitting the open road on a journey of nostalgia, the new series follows James as he retraces the memorable TV trip his food hero Keith Floyd once took 30 years ago, while also visiting the places that carved his culinary beginnings.  Exploring and sampling the very best in

Gardening Australia ep.28 2016

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Jane visits Melbourne Zoo's butterfly house; Costa explores a quirky garden; Angus explains how to establish plants and Tino gets inspired by small-scale farming. 1. Bountiful Butterflies Jane visits Melbourne Zoo's butterfly house and discovers how important plants are in their lifecycle 2. The Right Start Angus explains the best methods for establishing new plants 3. Wulfen Spurge Sophie profiles the popular euphorbia Wulfen Spurge 4. FAQs - Picking Pears | Ginger | Organic Slug Control Jerry talks about growing greengrocer ginger, Josh explains the best time to pick pears and Jane offers ideas for slug and snail control 5. Bits & Bob's Costa visits a quirky collector's garden that's packed to the rafters with bric-a-brac, antiques, tools, and of course, plants 6. Garlic Flowers Tino shares a tip for using garlic flowers 7. Living the Dream Tino gets inspired by a horticulturist-turned-farmer who offers tips on how to make a good living from sm

James Martin's French Adventure ep.5

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In episode 5, James arrives in the Dordogne, famous for its traditional hearty cuisine, buried treasures and a love of all things duck! Exploring the Dordogne, James tastes three local specialities all cooked for him by the Auberge owner, British ex pat Chris. After lunch Chris hunts for another local icon, the black truffle, which he uses in his next recipe. Holidaying and studying in France as a teenager, the country was influential in establishing James’ love for food. Hitting the open road on a journey of nostalgia, the new series follows James as he retraces the memorable TV trip his food hero Keith Floyd once took 30 years ago, while also visiting the places that carved his culinary beginnings.  Exploring and sampling the very best in French cuisine, James’ journey starts in Provence and continues onto Perigord, Burgundy, Alsace, Pay Basque and Brittany, all the while stopping to produce his own versions of the iconic dishes he finds on location. James Martin's French

James Martin's French Adventure ep.4

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The chef travels through Charente in southwestern France, visiting a distillery in the Cognac region, meeting a miller who still uses traditional methods to make award-winning brioche loaves, and following in the Queen Mother's footsteps with a visit to Chateau de Venteuil, home of the De La Rochefoucauld family. Along the way he creates a salad incorporating some of the region's best produce, classic French onion soup and pays homage to the patron saint of pastry chefs with a stunning dessert. Holidaying and studying in France as a teenager, the country was influential in establishing James’ love for food. Hitting the open road on a journey of nostalgia, the new series follows James as he retraces the memorable TV trip his food hero Keith Floyd once took 30 years ago, while also visiting the places that carved his culinary beginnings.  Exploring and sampling the very best in French cuisine, James’ journey starts in Provence and continues onto Perigord, Burgundy, Alsace, Pa