Because of its mild and wet climate, Britain is well suited for flowers, and England has a proud history of gardening going back to the 1500s. In this visually rich lecture, tour some of the most stunning gardens in the nation today, including the Botanic Garden at Oxford University; Kew Gardens in London; and others, grand and obscure, throughout the provinces.

Gardening is one of life’s great pleasures. It offers bountiful wonders - flowers, grasses, fruits, vegetables, trees - that bring you closer to the natural world. And the best part: You can learn to create gardens and landscapes in almost any setting, from large rural backyards to tight urban spaces, and in almost any climate.

A girl dreams of creating a garden full of chocolate rabbits, flowers that change colors, seashells and tomatoes the size of beach balls.

This is the true story of Mary Reynolds, a feisty landscape designer whose goal is to share the beauty of wild nature with the world. With the odds stacked against her, Mary enters the prestigious (and conservative) Chelsea Flower Show to execute a competition garden using only wild plants. To achieve her goal, she must enlist handsome botanist, Christy Collard, working in Ethiopia, and a rag-tag group of hippies to help her. From the iconic green...

In "Franklin and the Tooth Fairy", when Bear shows Franklin what he received from the tooth fairy, Franklin was upset that since turtles don't have teeth, he'll never receive a visit and a gift from the tooth fairy.. In "Franklin Takes the Blame", Mr. Mole asks Franklin to take care of his flower garden while he goes on vacation. However, Franklin gets sidetracked and kept forgetting to water Mr. Mole's garden. When he discovered his error, he tries...

Flowers and the Wide Sea is the story of one of Australia's oldest immigrant communities - the Chinese. Chinese Australians tell of their ancestors and of themselves. Archival film and photographs rarely seen before show life as it is and was in China, Hong Kong and Australia over a period spanning 150 years. The first of this two part series, The Sojourners, traces the first wave of Chinese migrants, who in the 19th century, were driven by famine,...

Hop into seven springtime rescues with the PAW Patrol, including a double-length mission to save Adventure Bay's Easter Egg Hunt! Plus, protect Farmer Yumi's vegetable garden, Mayor Goodway's tulips, missing songbirds, lost sheep and more!

'Never lose strength or nobility, even when you grow up'. When Utena was a child and in the depths of sorrow, she found salvation in those words. They were the words of a prince, and she was so impressed that she aspired to be like him and help those in need. Now a spirited teenager, Utena attends the prestigious Ohtori Academy. However, her strong sense of chivalry soon places her at odds with the school's student council and thrusts her into a series...

Stunning gardens provide the backdrop for this British mystery series. From their former careers as a university plant biologist and a police officer, Rosemary Boxer and Laura Thyme, professional gardeners and amateur sleuths, bring unique investigative talents to their horticultural and human mysteries. Locations include manor houses in the English countryside, London's Kew Gardens and Regent's Park, the French Riviera, Italy's Ligurian coast, a...

Glorious gardens and classic whodunits combine in a hit British series seen on public television. Rosemary Boxer is a former professor. Laura Thyme is a former policewoman. They share a passion for horticulture and a talent for sleuthing. Filmed on location in English and European countryside settings, the collection includes all 3 series.