Posts Tagged ‘BBC’
C.H. Middleton and In Your Garden – the First BBC TV Show Devoted to Gardening
“The show was hosted by C. H. Middleton (Cecil Henry), widely known only as Mr. Middleton. Middleton’s father was a head gardener in Northamptonshire, so he grew up knowing the joy of gardening.” November 21, 1936 On this day, the BBC broadcast the first televised garden show, In Your Garden. The show was hosted by…
Read MoreRemembering Geoff Hamilton: The People’s Gardener Born This Day
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. August 15, 1936 Oh, my darling dirt-diggers and rose-scented revelers! On this day in 1936, the gardening world received a most marvelous gift when Geoff Hamilton first graced this verdant earth. Your Lady…
Read MoreMonty Don: Birthday Blooms for Britain’s Garden Guru
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. July 8, 2019 On this day, we toast the illustrious Monty Don on his natal anniversary! One cannot help but wonder if the flowers in his garden stand a touch taller today, as…
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