Can you Grow Ginger Lily in the UK? Hedychium species, Hybrids and cult...

The ginger lily genus contains some wonderfully, exotic flowering plants and if you choose wisely there are even a few species and hybrids which you can successfully grow right here in the UK - despite our cold, wet, crappy winters! However, pick the right specimens and it can quite easy to grow ginger lilies in the UK. But getting them to flower, well that is a different thing altogether. So in this video English horticulturist Simon discusses the best plants to choose as well as give his tips on to how to get these magnificent plants to bloom.

If you would like watch more content like this then check out our YouTube channel 'Walking Talking Gardeners'. It is absolutely free to subscribe to and you can unsubscribe instantly at any time. Click onto the notification 'bell' icon to informed as to whenever we publish a new video.

How to Get to Tresco Island, Isles of Scilly

Tresco island is arguably the most beautiful and natural of all the Isles of Scilly, however being 24.5 nautical miles away from the UK mainland access to the island can be a little awkward as you can only get there by boat, plane or helicopter! So to find out exactly how you can get there check out our 'How to get to Tesco Island, Isles of Scilly' video, where we explain all - including our own choice for reaching Tresco.

If you would like watch more content like this then check out our YouTube channel 'Walking Talking Gardeners'. It is absolutely free to subscribe to and you can unsubscribe instantly at any time. Click onto the notification 'bell' icon to informed as to whenever we publish a new video.

Garden Pest and Disease Warning for August

Apart from a major proliferation of slugs and snails early on in the summer, we seemed to have been let off rather lightly with regards to all other pests and diseases. Well fear not as the early signs are not good, as evidenced by the return of the box caterpillar moth, Fuchsia gall mite and a selection of other hungry creatures. To find out more, English horticulturist Simon chats about the various pests and diseases which have caught his eye in recent weeks.

If you would like watch more content like this then check out our YouTube channel 'Walking Talking Gardeners'. It is absolutely free to subscribe to and you can unsubscribe instantly at any time. Click onto the notification 'bell' icon to informed as to whenever we publish a new video.

Tropical Gardens UK: Tresco Abbey Gardens - Head Gardener Tour Part 2

We recently visited one of the UK's top gardens - Tresco Abbey gardens, sited on the gorgeous island of Tresco within the Isles of Scilly archipelago. We also had the fortune to meet up with the Head Gardener at the Abbey gardens - Andrew Lawson, who generously allowed us to film him as we were taken on a detailed tour of these historic terraces.

If you would like watch more content like this then check out our YouTube channel 'Walking Talking Gardeners'. It is absolutely free to subscribe to and you can unsubscribe instantly at any time. Click onto the notification 'bell' icon to informed as to whenever we publish a new video.

'Walk With Me Tim' Parody - The New Inn, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, Hotel...

'Walk With Me, Tim' is one of Lorna's favourite Youtubers so in this video we decided to do our own version of a 'Walk With Me Tim' hotel review when we took a trip down to Tresco Island to stay at The New Inn.

If you would like watch more content like this then check out our YouTube channel 'Walking Talking Gardeners'. It is absolutely free to subscribe to and you can unsubscribe instantly at any time. Click onto the notification 'bell' icon to informed as to whenever we publish a new video.

Tropical Gardens UK: Exotic Garden July Tour

It's been a long time coming, but the warm weather and burning sunlight has finally arrived. Unfortunately its all 'too little, too late' for many of our exotic effect plants. However growth has moved on and the garden is filling up to finally provide the beginnings of a jungle aesthetic. So join English horticulturist Simon as he shows you around his garden pointing out the plants of seasonal interest.

If you would like watch more content like this then check out our YouTube channel 'Walking Talking Gardeners'. It is absolutely free to subscribe to and you can unsubscribe instantly at any time. Click onto the notification 'bell' icon to informed as to whenever we publish a new video.

Tropical Gardens UK: Tresco Abbey Gardens, Isles of Scilly - Head Garde...

We recently visited one of the UK's top gardens - Tresco Abbey gardens, sited on the gorgeous island of Tresco within the Isles of Scilly archipelago. We also had the fortune to meet up with the Head Gardener at the Abbey gardens - Andrew Lawson, who generously allowed us to film him as we were taken on a detailed tour of these historic terraces.

If you would like watch more content like this then check out our YouTube channel 'Walking Talking Gardeners'. It is absolutely free to subscribe to and you can unsubscribe instantly at any time. Click onto the notification 'bell' icon to informed as to whenever we publish a new video.

How to Grow, Care for and Propagate Houseleeks - Sempervivum

Houseleeks - Sempervivum species and cultivars have been grown for their ornamental uses and their folk law legends for well over 1000 years. In fact there are still a mainstay of garden centre alpine sales beds to this very day due to the popularity of their looks and easy to grow nature. However there are a few environmental conditions that they will not forgive so English horticulturists Simon and Lorna explain exactly what you need to know to grow and care for these wonderful plants.

If you would like watch more content like this then check out our YouTube channel 'Walking Talking Gardeners'. It is absolutely free to subscribe to and you can unsubscribe instantly at any time. Click onto the notification 'bell' icon to informed as to whenever we publish a new video.

Tropical Gardens UK: Five Mistakes to Avoid Growing and Planting Hardy B...

If you are looking for plants that bring a touch of the tropics to your garden then there are few plants that have a more intrinsic, exotic look than the Japanese or Hardy Banana - Musa basjoo. However in order to achieve its full potential in your garden you will need to be able to provide it the optimum conditions required to produce those stunning, paddle shaped leave and alien-like fruiting body. To find out who to provide the environment check out English horticulturist Simon's Five Mistakes to Avoid Growing and Planting Hardy Banana.

If you would like watch more content like this then check out our YouTube channel 'Walking Talking Gardeners'. It is absolutely free to subscribe to and you can unsubscribe instantly at any time. Click onto the notification 'bell' icon to informed as to whenever we publish a new video.

Top Ten Flowering Garden Plants to Attract Bees

If you have been watching the news then you are probably aware that bees, as well as most other insects, have been in decline since the 1940's. However, bees have recently been under additional pressure with regards to a variety of harmful mites, viruses and beetles! So if you are interested in helping your local population of bees by attracting them with a range of nectar rich flowering plants then check out English horticulturist Simon's top ten plants to attract bees.

If you would like watch more content like this then check out our YouTube channel 'Walking Talking Gardeners'. It is absolutely free to subscribe to and you can unsubscribe instantly at any time. Click onto the notification 'bell' icon to informed as to whenever we publish a new video.