Why not download a preview of two of our most popular titles. Growing Roses with Peter Beales Quicktime or RealVideo Secret Gardens Quicktime Please be aware that these are large files and will take some time to download - depending upon your connectiuon, but typically 5 to 15 minutes each. Click on the thumbnails for a large image of the video cover We also provide our video catalogue in PDF format so you can download it and browse at your leisure. In order to view PDF files you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in. The Royal Horticultural Society Practical Guides "The next best thing to live demonstrations from the RHS experts...." The Times Newspaper - London PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PROPAGATION A truly comprehensive guide to growing plants for free, this new programme includes the best demonstrations of taking cuttings,softwood - soft tip - leaf - semi ripe - hardwood- root, planting seeds - both indoors and out, dividing plants, offsets - plantlets - tubers, layering, serpentine - simple - air - tip - runners, budding and grafting, t budding - tongue and groove, chipping and scaling. Introduced by Anne Swithinbank (BBC) and presented by experts from the RHS garden at Wisley. Shows you how to even do those difficult plants like Daphne, Clematis, Magnolia, Ceanothus, Wisteria and Roses. This programme has rapidly become the worlds best seller on Propagation and is used by Universities, Colleges, Schools, Gardeners and Nurseries everywhere. Now duplicated in Australia which means a large price reduction.Boxed set of two 50 minute tapes. Australia $60-00 plus $8-00 p & p. NTSC $90-00 Post Paid. A Two Four Production. PRACTICAL GUIDE TO HERBS An addition to this superb range of instructional videos giving advice and tips on gardening opportunities and growing techniques. Presented by Jekka McVicar, an award winning exhibitor at the RHS Flower Shows and owner of Jekka’s Herb Farm, this guide is an invaluable source for anyone with an interest in herbs. Covers dyes by early man, Chinese and traditional medicine, perfumes and cooking. Herbs can of course be cultivated just for their beauty and scent and there are varities for growing in almost any space. Also included is information on plant selection, garden design, propagation, collecting and drying. As well as lots of expert tips, the video includes a visit to Rosemary Verey’s Barnsley House and Raymond Blanc’s garden at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. 1 hour. Broadcast quality. Australia $50-00 plus Post and Packing. NTSC $75-00 Post Paid. A Two Four Production. PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BONSAI British bonsai artists Dan Barton, Colin Lewis & Harry Tomlinson show you what to do, and how and when to do it. For the beginner through to the experienced enthusiast this 60 minute video shows you how to create ‘living sculptures’ of your own. Packed with beautiful examples as well as inspirational tips. Australia $50-00 plus Post and Packing. NTSC $75-00 Post Paid. A Two Four Production.. PRACTICAL GUIDE TO WATER GARDENING Filmed at Stapeley Water Gardens, Gold Medal winners at the Chelsea Flower Show this programme provides an invaluable source of advice for anyone interested in creating a water feature. This video includes practical demonstrations on planning and excavating the site, construction and installing a pool, liners, pumps, fountains, edgings and how to introduce fish. Tips are included on establishing a variety of imaginative water features, some in containers such as sinks and hanging baskets and to complete your water garden we show a selection of the vast range of beautiful aquatic and moisture loving plants. 1 hour. Broadcast quality. Australia $50-00 plus Post and Packing. NTSC $75-00 Post Paid. A Two Four Production. PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MAKING A SMALL GARDEN In this video we see how to create an attractive small garden. The construction of paths, terracing and lawns is covered, with ideas on suitable trees, shrubs and bulbs. It provides good advice on creating a garden from a bare plot, or adapting an existing garden. Surveying, drawing to scale, planning and planting are all discussed along with advice on aspect, landscaping, boundaries, soil management and the placing of utilities. The range and beauty of the English style garden is legendary and ideas within this video can help turn yours into something special. 1 hour. Australia $50-00 plus Post and Packing. NTSC $75-00 Post Paid. A Two Four Production. PRACTICAL GUIDE TO VEGETABLE GROWING A long needed and requested programme. This video is packed with information including demonstrations on soil preparation, advice on sowing and transplanting, as well as the effective use of crop covers for early production. Besides commonly grown vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, cabbages, Brussel sprouts and the many different types of beans, more unusual crops, including asparagus, are dealt with. There are tips on successful management throughout the year, and advice on pest and disease control. 1 hour. Australia $50-00 plus Post and Packing. NTSC $75-00 Post Paid. A Two Four Production. PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CONTAINER GROWING This programme provides a wealth of ideas for the successful growing of flowers, fruit and vegetables to add interest and colour to gardens, patios and courtyards. We also explore the advantages of using indoor and outdoor containers such as pots, baskets, tubs and window boxes and help you choose which is the best for your purpose. The RHS also offers practical advice on planting your own container, complete with tips on arrangement, compost and watering. The video demonstrates how to plant, feed and maintain containers. Whether indoors or outdoors, containers make a valuable contribution to gardening, no matter how large or small the available area. 1 hour. Australia $50-00 plus Post and Packing. NTSC $75-00 Post Paid. A Two Four Production PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SOFT FRUIT GROWING This programme looks at the variety of soft fruits that can be cultivated: strawberries, currants, raspberries and gooseberries. Advice on cultivars, feeding and pruning is offered together with demonstrations on making and planting cuttings, and hints on weeding and mulching. Soft fruits can be grown in a wide range of garden situations, in many different ways; and they make an attractive garden feature with the added bonus of providing useful, delicious fruit. 1 hour. Australia $50-00 plus Post and Packing. NTSC $75-00 Post Paid. A Two Four Production. PRACTICAL GUIDE TO TOP FRUIT GROWING See how to grow apples, pears, plums, peaches and cherries even in the smallest of gardens. Special attention is given to the many different ways in which trees can be trained. There are demonstrations of budding and grafting, together with advice on planting, feeding, watering and pruning. Rootstock choice is covered and there are tips on how to combat the inevitable pests and diseases. The choice of different top fruit cultivars is wide with help and suggestions. 1 hour. Australia $50-00 plus Post and Packing. NTSC $75-00 Post Paid. A Two Four Production. PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE SMALL GREENHOUSE & CONSERVATORY All of the essential considerations for choosing a greenhouse or conservatory are dealt with, range, structure, design and siting. Easily adapted to glassed in verandahs and sun rooms in Australia. Throughout the video you will see demonstrations on propagation, cultivation, watering and feeding and be introduced to many suitable flowers, foliage plants, climbers and bulbs, together with how to get early tomatoes. A greenhouse, conservatory or sunroom can extend your gardening pleasure by overcoming the restrictions imposed by the garden or weather, and here is expert guidance on how to get the very best from growing under glass. 1 hour. Australia $50-00 plus Post and Packing. NTSC $75-00 Post Paid. A Two Four Production. PRACTICAL GUIDE TO FLOWER ARRANGING This definitive title in The Practical Guides Series is designed to help and inspire you to create beautiful flower arrangements. Covering both simple and more advanced work it tackles the different principles of design and offers practical advice from selecting and conditioning plant material to choosing mechanics and essential equipment. Includes arrangements of a Dutch Flemish masterpiece at Forde Abbey, a country church wedding, a summer flower basket, and a Christmas wreath and garland filmed at Munstead Wood, the former home of Gertrude Jekyll. Many more examples are included to fire your imagination. Introduced by Anne Swithinbank and presented by experienced demonstrators from the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies its a must for the novice and more experienced flower arranger alike. 1 hour. Broadcast quality. Australia $50-00 plus Post and Packing. NTSC $75-00 Post Paid. A Two Four Production for The Royal Horticultural Society.