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Episode 13

Episode 13 of 25

Carole is joined by Deborah Long of Plantlife Scotland to highlight a campaign called Pond Alert, while Carolyn helps Derek Fish choose the best plants to sustain his busy bees.

Carole is joined by Deborah Long of Plantlife Scotland to highlight a campaign called Pond Alert. Some aquatic plants available to buy are not native and can be highly invasive, causing huge problems for the environment. Fortunately there are lots of native plants that are suitable for the garden pond. Deborah advises which plants to use and which to avoid.

Carolyn is with Derek Fish near Haddington, East Lothian. Having heard about the plight of the honey bee, Derek plans to have two beehives in his garden, and Carolyn helps Derek with the best choice of plants to sustain his busy bees.

Jim visits the brand new garden at the National Archive of Scotland building in the centre of Edinburgh. This houses the state records and historical documents of Scotland. The new garden has been designed by David Mitchell of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Each and every plant in the garden symbolises an aspect of the work of the National Archive.

30 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Jim McColl
Presenter Carole Baxter
Presenter Carolyn Spray
Producer Gwyneth Hardy

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Gardening show that celebrates Scottish horticulture and growing conditions.