The Garden
An evocative series telling the story of an Oxfordshire garden through time and the seasons, from its earliest creation to the challenges it faces in the 21st century. Narrated by Peter France
The Garden - Episode 1
Now, in early spring, robins are joined by the explosive song of the wren, the beautiful sounds of the blackbird and the sharp percussive notes of the great tit.
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The Garden - Episode 2
It's late spring and the summer migrants return. A hungry heron preys on frogs in the garden pond, and in March a queen bumble bee is spotted moving among the flower beds.
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The Garden - Episode 3
In summer, the air is filled with sounds of hoverflies, bees, butterflies, beetles and dragonflies. The appearance of so many insects also provides food for other creatures.
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The Garden - Episode 4
When autumn arrives, the bright colours of summer fade. The garden is now a quieter place, although not silent, as a robin sings to mark its territory.
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The Garden - Episode 5
Winter arrives, and for many creatures the garden is a sanctuary offering food and shelter, which may be difficult to find in the surrounding landscape.
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