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Gardens and Gardening  Wildflowers - The Flora of Australia. Suitable For All PAL Zones Worldwide Click To Order HEAVEN WITH THE GATES OPEN  Situated in Hampshire in the depths of the beautiful New Forest lies Lord Rothchilds estate at Exbury. Famous the world over for its woodland Rhododendron and Azalea displays in spring and its Hydrangeas in summer this programme was personally produced by Lord Rothchild. In spring it is one of the most colourful places on earth, see for yourself. 45 minutes. EPC1. AUD$55-00. Export AUD$50-00. Electronic Publishing Exbury. Also available on DVD Zone 2. Note Australian viewers need an all zone DVD player. DVD fully interactive and runs for 110 minutes. AUD$60-00. Export AUD$54-55. Beckmann Visual. THE VIDEO PICTURE BOOK OF ROSES  For worldwide release, available in both NTSC format for North America as well as PAL for Australia, New Zealand and Europe. This superb video takes you on a journey through delightful Australian Rose Gardens, both suburban and country, large and small, featuring spectacular close-ups of a multitude of blooms. The history of the Rose is portrayed from antiquity to today. You can immerse yourself in the classic beauty of this "Queen Of Garden Flowers" in the Rose Hall of Fame and view many, many roses from old varieties to modern including David Austin from the UK and Ross Roses from South Australia. All roses are captioned on screen which is very important. As well as this superb video you get the booklet by Deane Ross 'Easier Rose Growing'. Running time 60 minutes. PAL AUD$39-95. Export AUD$36-32. NTSC AUD$55-00 post free. Click To Order TREBAH - CORNWALL'S DREAM GARDEN  Trebah Garden at Mawnan Smith is sitated on the edge of Dartmoor in the beautiful county of Cornwall. This is one of England's most impressive and tranquil valley gardens magnificently captured on video by Jeff Booth. The stunning photography and lyrical music of this delightful video capture the enchantment of Trebah's rare and exotic collection of plants and flowers through the changing seasons. 42 minutes. AUD $39-95. Export $36-32. Highfield Productions. Check for NTSC format
THE GARDEN HOUSE  The Garden House is viewed by experts as one of the best gardens in Britain - and this beautiful film by Jeff Booth shows why. Ten acres of glorious colour are centred on the enchanting terraced walled garden surrounding the romantic ruins of a medieval vicarage. Beyond these walls, the garden is planted in a revolutionary style interpreting some of the world's great natural sights. More than 6,000 varieties feature in a garden begun by the great plantsman Lionel Fortescue and developed by his pioneering successor, Keith Wiley. 42 minutes. AUD$39-95. Export $36-32. Highfield Productions. Check for NTSC format.
GREAT GARDENS OF ENGLAND  An American programme with English commentary. This is the only tape
in the world that covers the great garden at Sissinghurst. Made for the American
system it has been converted to PAL, which is our video system and then exported
to me. As you can imagine there are many people involved and it is a costly
exercise. Due to the transfer process there are a couple of places where the
clarity is not perfect but its a small price to pay to see these wonderful
gardens. Covers Sissinghurst Castle, Hidcote Manor and Mottisfont Abbey.
I would say clarity is 99% perfect. 1 hour. AUD $50-00. Export AUD$45-45.
THE LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN  The magical re-awakening of one of nature. s "Sleeping Beauties" - an exquisite Cornish garden which has
suffered years of neglect. Filmed over 12 months, this video follows the seasonal cycle in the gardening
year and captures the most enchanting moments from the Channel 4 series, screened in Britain during
1997. 90 minutes. AUD$50-00. Export $45-45.
RETURN TO THE LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN  Just released this tape continues on the unfolding story from .
The Lost Gardens of Heligan. . Filmed during the summer of 1998, one of the wettest
on records this video highlights the triumps, failures, new faces, and last minute
surprises of the on-going tale of re-discovery. From the Channel 4 TV programme
shown in 1999. 94 minutes. AUD$50-00. Export AUD$45-45.
THE HARROGATE FLOWER SHOW  This is the leading north of England flower show held every year at
Harrogate and attracting over 40,000 visitors. Being autumn the tape includes a
mass of rare Chrysanthemums and Dahlias of every shape and size. Magnificent
displays by Englands leading nurseries and growers.Narrated by Stuart Jackson,
Broadcaster and Gardening journalist who has a delightful Yorkshire accent.
78 minutes. Quantum Leap Production. AUD$50-00. Export AUD$45-45.
THE QUEEN'S GARDEN  Released by Her Majesty The Queen after many requests. This was
originally a film made in 1976 so shows a much younger Queen. Recently shown in
Australia on Austar/Foxtel paytv. Narrated by Virginia McKenna it is a rare and
enchanting insight into the Queen. s garden at Buckingham Palace and shows the
amazing amount of wild life that exists in Central London behind the walls of The
Palace. 52 minutes. Swan Productions Ltd. AUD$50-00. Export AUD$45-45.
GARDENS OF THE NATIONAL TRUST - VOL 1.  The first
programme in a five part series looking at the superb gardens owned by Britain. s National Trust. Filmed during the
summer of 1996 Alan Titchmarsh follows six of the gardens through the changing seasons. There. s
Killerton in Devon, which boasts one of the most spectacular rhododendron displays in the south
of England; Barrington Court, Somerset, the finest example of Gertrude Jekyll. s work in the Trust.
s hands; Peckover House, Cambridgeshire, a charming riverside town garden where clematis and
roses thrive in a setting of rare trees; Dunham Massey, Cheshire, a superb informal garden surrounding
the house and its Elizabethan moat; Cragside, Northumberland, with its unique hillside pinetum, rock
garden, rhododendrons and azaleas; and Sheffield Park, Sussex, famous for its rich autumnal colours and
memorable reflections in the great ornamental lakes. 1 hour. Broadcast quality. AUD$39-95. Export AUD$36-32. A
Tadpole Lane Production.
GARDENS OF THE NATIONAL TRUST VOL 2  Narrated by our good friend Alan Titchmarsh, Alan follows six more of the National Trust.
s loveliest gardens through the changing seasons. There. s . Anglesey Abbey. in Cambridgeshire, a
magnificent 18th century landscape garden with a wonderful collection of statuary and majestic
tree lined avenues. . Biddulph Grange. in Staffordshire, one of the most spectacular garden restoration
projects in Britain, The unique walled garden of . Hardwick Hall. in Derbyshire and . Knightshayes.
in Devon, famous for its topiary and unusual trees and shrubs. En route we visit . Mount
Stewart. in County Down, Northern Ireland, with its unrivalled collection of plants that thrive in the mild
climate. Finally we visit . Studley Royal. in Yorkshire which lies in the shadow of the beautiful ruins of
. Fountains Abbey. . All in all a superb production from Tadpole Lane. 1 hour. AUD$39-95. Export AUD$36-32.
GARDENS OF THE NATIONAL TRUST VOL 3.  The third programme in this series continues the superb quality of the
first two. This volume covers Blickling Hall, Hinton Ampner, Powis Castle,
Rowallane, Stourhead and Stowe. This brilliant video is again hosted by Alan
Titchmarsh. A Tadpole Lane Production. 1 hour. AUD$39-95. Export AUD$36-32.
SPECIAL OFFER Buy the set of 3 tapes on the Gardens of the National Trust. AUD$115-00 Post Paid. Save $15-85. Export AUD$104-55 plus p & p. WESTONBIRT - A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM 
Westonbirt, Britain's most celebrated Arboretum is considered to have one of the finest tree collections in the world. Created in 1829 it has attained 'National' status.
Roy Lancaster narrates this new video, which captures episodes from one memorable year: HRH The Prince of Wales opens the
Oak Hall, a Dawn Chorus stages its own symphony of birdsong and bluebells. Behind the public face of Westonbirt lies the skilful husbandry of foresters, experts and The Friends of The Arboretum working to ensure its future and passing
on their knowledge and love of trees to future generations. TF55071. AUD$50-00. Export AUD$45-45. NTSC $75-00 plus shipping. Two Four Productions.ENGLISH COTTAGE AND COUNTRY GARDENS 
These are England’s captivating gardens; old fashioned perennials, antique roses,
aromatic herbs, and vines climbing old walls and rustic arbors. This entertaining
and informative video explores eight such private gardens, Yew Tree Cottage,
Upper Mill Cottage, Camp Cottage, Swan Cottages, Lane Cottage, Snape Cottage,
East Lambrook Manor and Ash Tree Cottage. Our narrater is John Joss. This video
was made for the American Market and has been converted from NTSC to PAL for us.
IVN069 45 minutes AUD$50-00. Export AUD$45-45. Larkspur.THE PLANTFILES VOLUME 1 
The Plant files open up the wonderful world of plants to everyone. It is a series which is brimming over
with beautifully photographed plants.
Introduced by Terry Underhill and Frances Donovan who bring you the stories behind the plants, some you
will know - some most definitely will surprise you. Terry and Frances explain how man-made habitats can
imitate nature and thus allow a wider range of plants to be grown in your garden.
In this compilation Terry looks at winter colour and talks to plant enthusiast Rose Clay about Ilex (Hollies),
Euonymus (Spindle Bushes), Daphnes and Hellebores. Terry also visits the gardens of the Pines in Devon
and Pine Lodge in Cornwall. In her ‘Plant Portraits’ Frances covers Garrya, Drimys winteri (Winter Bark),
Galanthus (Snowdrops), Helleborus foetidus (Stinking Hellebore), Ranunculus ficaria (Lesser Celandine) ,
a Narcissus and an early flowering Rhododendron.
A 196 Production. 60 minutes. AUD$50-00. Export AUD$45-45. THE PLANTFILES VOLUME 2 In this compilation Terry looks at Spring colour including Rhododendrons and talks to plant enthusiast Rose Clay about moisture loving plants and Geraniums. Terry also visits the gardens of Marwood Hill and Bickham House in Devon. In her plant portraits Frances covers Corylopsis veitchii (Winter Hazel), Magnolia, Sophora tetraptera, Pieris forrestii, Crinodendron hookerianum, Phygelius and Bluebells. PF102 60 mins. AUD$50-00. Export AUD$45-45. 196 Productions. GARDENERS' VIEWS- THE UK OPEN GARDENS SCHEME THE GARDENS OF ENGLAND AND WALES  From the
grandest of castles to the tiniest of courtyards, we all love the sights, sounds and smells of the garden. Almost three and a half thousand enthusiastic gardeners now open their gardens for the National Garden Scheme Charitable Trust, pleasing countless visitors and contributing much needed funds to a number of charities. Each video
contains two programmes from the British TV series . Gardeners Views. . These programmes are presented by the owners themselves who give a unique insight into the creation of their gardens.
SPECIAL OFFER Purchase all 4 volumes of . Gardeners Views. for $185-00 Plus $11-00 Post and Packing. Save $15-00. GROWING ROSES WITH PETER BEALES  Enjoy
Growing Roses with Peter Beales - one of the world. s foremost rose specialists. The film is a
comprehensive guide to good rose growing - from selecting the best specimens
to hybridising and raising new plants. Plus a simple to follow guide to rose
classification from earliest species, through classic roses to modern varieties.
The diversity of roses is captured over a full year...from the golden foliage
and astounding fruits of autumn to the balmy scents and blooms of summer: Those
who love roses will treasure this film. 48 minutes. Broadcast Quality.
AUD$33-00. Export AUD$30-00. A Rose Films Production.
Preview available - Quicktime or RealVideoA CELEBRATION OF OLD ROSES BY PETER BEALES  A Celebration of Old roses is the first video to be released about this most famous and best-loved Queen
of the Garden - The Old Rose. Written and presented by the world's leading expert on the subject, Peter
Beales, this beautiful film is directed by Vivien Russell.
A Celebration of Old Roses is set in Peter Beale's nursery gardens and the moated, walled gardens of
Elsing Hall in Norfolk which are brimming with old roses. To the lyrical strains of Elgar and using many
paintings and illustrations to bring the potted history of these old roses to life, Peter begins with the
species roses and discusses in turn the Gallicas, Damasks, Portlands, Albas, Moss Roses, Centrifolias,
Bourbons, Noisettes, hybrid perpetuals and Rugosas.As he displays the beautiful blooms in turn, he clearly
describes the individual characteristics which have made each rose such a classic. Old Roses have long
been prized for their beauty and fragrance.After the credits there is a pictorial index of all the roses that
Peter Beales has discussed, individually captioned. 1 hour. AUD$45-00 Export AUD$40-91. A Vivien Russell Production.
Viburnum Gardens are the sole licensed Australian Distributor for Tadpole Lane Ltd BRILLIANT GARDENS  A television journey through eight of Britains greatest Botanic Gardens. From the glories of Kew and Edinburgh
to the tiny Chelsea Physic Garden in London. Visit the National Rhododendron collection at Liverpool
University Botanic Garden and the superb Geranium collection at The Cambridge University Botanic
Garden. Then there are the delights of Europe. s finest arboretum at Westonbirt in Gloucestershire
with its magnificent autumn colours, rare ferns at Glasgow Botanic Gardens and last but not least the home
of so many perennials, The Royal Horticultural Society Gardens at Wisley in Surrey. Produced in
association with Botanic Gardens Conservation International and narrated by Rula Lenska. One hour of
relaxation. AUD$39-95. Export AUD$36-32. A Tadpole Lane Production.
TREASURE GARDENS  The latest version We visit the superb gardens of Beaulieu, Blenheim Palace, Castle Howard, Chatsworth,
Harewood House, Leeds Castle, Longleat, Warwick Castle, Wilton House and Woburn Abbey. Presented
as usual by Alan Titchmarsh this outstanding programme runs for 75 minutes.
Broadcast quality. AUD$39-95. Export AUD$36-32. Companion tape to The Treasure Houses of England. A Tadpole Lane Production.
SECRET GARDENS  In the company of Alan Titchmarsh, this is a unique chance to savour the delights of some of Englands most charming, beautiful
and diverse small gardens in their . Open Garden Scheme. .From Brantwood, the spectacular
Lake District home of the Victorian author and amateur gardener John Ruskin, to Akenfield, a tiny
former council house garden in Suffolk. Theres the magnificent garden at Hestercombe House in Gloucestershire,
designed by Gertrude Jeykll; Brook Cottage, a picture-postcard garden in Oxfordshire; the
brilliantly designed small garden at Cobblers, on the Kent/Sussex border; and the bizarre Kensington Roof
Garden six floors up in the heart of London. Two superb National Trust gardens are also featured: therecently
restored flower and kitchen gardens at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire; and the wonderful sub-tropical
plantlife of Overbecks on the Salcombe estuary in Devon. Alan Titchmarsh describes these as amongst
the most marvellous gardens he. s ever visited- an inspiration for gardeners everywhere. 1 hour.
AUD$39-95. Export AUD$36-32. A Tadpole Lane Production.
Preview available - Quicktime
MORE SECRET GARDENS  A superb sequel from . Tadpole Lane. to one of our best sellers last year . Secret Gardens. . Again going off
the beaten track to peoples private gardens Alan Titchmarsh, the famous UK gardening broadcaster,
takes us from the magnificent architectural garden of Castle Tor in Devon and the lovely water garden of
Longstock Park on the River Test, to a tiny cottage garden in Cumbria, and a town garden designed for
those with advancing age in mind. Many more beautiful gardens featured. Full of inspiration for all. Brilliant
music by Guy Mitchelmore. 1 hour. AUD$39-95. Export AUD$36-32. A Tadpole Lane Production.
LIFE IN THE GARDEN - THE LAST RESORT  Hostile pressures on the countryside mean the garden has become more important. If you put all the gardens in the UK together it would make the largest refuge in the country for wildlife, making a place for plants, for animals, for insects where they can hide, where they can breed.
We can all do our bit to help nature. Most people think that to create a
wildlife garden you just need to leave it alone and just let it go to nature,
but it needs to be planned, it needs to be managed. This programme features
gardeners who have successfully intergrated the needs of wildlife and their designs.
It contains spectacular plant and wildlife photography. Many of the gardens in this
programme are in the UK Open Garden Scheme. 49 minutes. A 196 Production. AUD$48-50. Export AUD$44-09.
ROSES WITH PETER SEABROOK 
From the British Television series this excellent video covers every facet. From
their history, modern rose breeding and production, rose types explained, planting,
pruning, feeding, pests and diseases and deadheading. 60 minutes. Export $42-00.
AUD$50-00. Export AUD$45-45. A Beckmann Production.TREES SHRUBS AND FLOWERING PLANTS WITH PETER SEABROOK 
A guide to garden plants, their selection, planting and care. Includes the types of
plants available, the five point plan for selection, planting and care for trees,
shrubs and flowering garden plants. Patios, some gardens explored and all year
colour. 120 minutes. Export $45-46. Australia $50-00 plus p & p.Beckmann Production.COMPLETE GARDEN SKILLS 
From the British Television series on the Learning Channel. Covers dealing with different garden environments, hedges, hedging plants and fences, trees, plants and planting, garden design and planning, easy garden maintenance and lawns and lawn care. 120 minutes. Aud$50-00. Export AUD$45-46. Beckmann Publishing.COMPLETE FLOWER GARDEN 
How to fill your garden with flowers including Mixed borders, container gardening, rock gardens and flower patios, Sweet Peas, Roses, Climbers, Shrubs. The way to colour all year. Complete 'How To Do It' covering all aspects. 120 minutes. AUD$50-00. Export AUD$45-46. BGA008. Beckmann.COMPLETE KITCHEN GARDEN 
All you ever need to know about the kitchen garden. How to grow potatoes, runner beans, courgettes (zuchinni), cauliflower, growing methods, ground preparation, fertilisers, pests and diseases, tomatoes, salad vegetables, herbs, cloches for winter growing and fruit. It's all here. 120 minutes. AUD$50-00. Export AUD$45-46. BGA006. Beckmann.
THE SPIRIT OF TREES 
The acclaimed Channel 4 TV series complete in 2 volumes. The Complete Guide to Tree
Facts, Crafts and Lore. In this massive 8 part . encyclopedia. of Tree knowledge
enviromentalist Dick Warner explores the astonishing world of trees. From Runnymede
to California, from the Scottish Highlands to the Indian Ocean the Spirit of Trees
reveals the wonders and secrets of living beings bigger, older, and possible wiser
than us. Channel 4 Television. Double Boxed Set. 224 minutes. Export $70-00. Australia $77-00 plus $8-00 p
& p.BACH FLOWER REMEDIES 
Bach Flower Remedies are known all over the world as a safe and gentle system of healing. They are prescribed according to the emotional outlook, the mood, temperament and personality of the individual.
Filmed at Mount Vernon, the beautiful little cottage in Oxfordshire where Dr. Edward Bach spent the last years of his life, this video is an informal, general guide to using the remedies. The Trustees and Curators of Mount Vernon, John Ramsell and Judy Howard, discuss many aspects of the remedies and give some simple guidelines to prescribing for oneself and others.
Bach Flower Remedies - A Further Understanding, is an invaluable companion to the various books that are available on this subject and to the video, The Light That Never Goes Out, which tells the inspiring story of Dr. Bach’s life and work.
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