Story: Garden Express Hyacinths
Episode: 8
Presenter: David Van Berkel
Air Date: 25 April 2026

David introduces a good pick for your garden when the temperature starts to decrease.

• As temperatures cool in autumn, it becomes a key planting period for spring-flowering bulbs rather than a time to stop gardening.
• Bulbs such as Hyacinth should be planted now to establish roots and prepare for a vibrant spring display.
• Hyacinths are known for their dense flower spikes, vivid colours, and strong fragrance that signals the arrival of spring.
• Each bulb stores the energy it needs to grow, requiring only moisture to begin root development and early growth.
• As the plant develops, it absorbs nutrients to form the following season’s flower, continuing its growth cycle year after year.
• After flowering, removing the spent blooms and allowing foliage to die back naturally helps recharge the bulb for future seasons.
• Hyacinths are highly versatile, thriving in garden beds, pots, indoors, and even in water-filled vases without soil.
• These flowers have historically been valued for their scent and were once used in perfume-making, highlighting their strong natural fragrance.

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