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Autumn at Gash Gardens, the quirky Quince and when gardening is a lifeline

David Maxwell presents the weekly gardening programme including; a visit to Gash Gardens in County Laois, the Leonard Cheshire Sow and Grow project and the quirky Quince.

Some plants leave their best show until last and this week David heads to County Laois to find spectacular autumn colour at Gash Gardens. Mary Keenan describes how her family’s dairy farm has been transformed into beautiful gardens with standout plants like the Spindle stealing the autumn show. In Omagh, David visits the Sow and Grow Project at the Ulster American Folk Park. It’s run by the Leonard Cheshire trust which supports those with disabilities. Amy Kelly introduces the uncommon Quince and Ann Fitzsimmons joins David in studio to answer gardening questions live.

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55 minutes

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Sat 15 Oct 2022 09:03
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