Down to Earth No.1: Gardening programme presented by Dave Carson
- Title
- Down to Earth No.1: Gardening programme presented by Dave Carson
- Transmission details
- 14 Dec 1982
- Description
- DOWN TO EARTH NO.1 [Series RADIO VICTORY ARCHIVE] One of a series of gardening programmes on Radio Victory called: Down to Earth. Presented by DAVE CARSON. TRACK 1- Dave Carson talks to PAUL HANSFIELD from Unwins about multi-seed ways of sowing, sow several seeds in one place eg in a peat block, suitable only for early maturing crops. Talks about seed packaging. Tomatoes - Unwins have grown 84 varieties in trial ground. Commercial growers go for plants producing quantity of fruit. Suggests varieties suitable for amateur. Aubergines and peppers. TRACK 2- Dave Carson and PAUL HANSFIELD talk about new geranium called Harlequin, range 5/6 colours. Needs to be able to trail. Importance of good name for new variety. Plants and seeds by mail order - seeds will come at same time, plants and cuttings when ready. TRACK 3- In - We are gardening on Radio Victory ... Discussion about pansies, can be used as winter and spring bedding plant. Pansies fairly hardy as are antirrhinums, dianthus and carnations - long growing season. Other plants suitable as early bedding plants suggested. Propagation pits useful in greenhouse for more tender plants. Unwins 1983 catalogue - Gazania Sundance favourite flower in 1983 catalogue. Pumpkin - most interesting vegetable. Best value for money to grow, runner beans. [Box 6]
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- Duration
- 00:20:36
- Notes
- There are other DTE tapes; Tracks 1 and 2 have been digitised as examples.
- Misc. notes
- Gauge:-1/8 inch tape
- Production company
- Radio Victory
- Extent
- 1 tape
Credits
- Presenter
- Dave Carson
- Interviewees
- Paul Hansfield
How to cite this record
The ILR South radio archive: "Down to Earth No.1: Gardening programme presented by Dave Carson". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/ilrsouth/search/index.php/segment/1655 (Accessed 06 May 2025)