Alitex Series Video: How to sow seeds
Head gardener at Hinton Ampner shows us how to sow seeds, a simple and economical way of raising new plants for your garden.

Using Agapanthus seeds as an example, John Wood, Head Gardener at Hinton Ampner in Hampshire, shows us how to sow seeds indoors. Growing from seed is a simple and economical way of raising new plants for your garden.
More videos from the Alitex Series: * How to take plant cuttings * How to lift and store dahlia tubers * How to pot bulbs for spring
Alitex Series Video: How to take plant cuttings
The head gardener at Hinton Ampner shows us how to take plant cuttings, and gurantee next year's stock.
Alitex Series Video: How to lift and store dahlia tubers
Head Gardener at Hinton Ampner in Hampshire shows us how to lift dahlias and store the tubers over winter.
Alitex Series Video: How to pot bulbs for spring
Head Gardener at Hinton Ampner in Hampshire shows us how to pot bulbs in preparation for early spring flowers next
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