The Victorian Kitchen Garden

The Victorian Kitchen Garden (1987)

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The Victorian Kitchen Garden goes behind the walls of Chilton Foliat in Berkshire, where Harry Dodson carefully recreates a traditional Victorian Kitchen Garden. Using traditional tools Harry painstakingly transformed the weed-choked ground into a gardener's and cook's delight solving many horticultural mysteries along the way and showing how gardeners dealt with pests and how they grew exotic fruits and vegetables for the household all year round.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 19:40 (30 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13Decemberdéc. 9, 1987
S01E12Novemberdéc. 2, 1987
S01E11Octobernov. 25, 1987
S01E10Septembernov. 18, 1987
S01E09Augustnov. 11, 1987
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' premiere?

'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' premiered in 1987.

Who was the host of 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden'?

The host of 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' was Peter Thoday.

What was the concept of 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden'?

'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' focused on recreating a traditional Victorian kitchen garden.

How many episodes were there in 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden'?

'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' had a total of 13 episodes.

What was the main focus of 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden'?

'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' focused on growing and utilizing fruits, vegetables, and herbs in a Victorian-era garden.

Who were the main characters in 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden'?

The main characters in 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' were Peter Thoday and Harry Dodson.

Where was 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' set?

'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' was set in a historical garden in Shropshire, England.

What were some of the challenges faced in 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden'?

Some of the challenges faced in 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' included dealing with changing weather conditions and pests.

Did 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' showcase traditional gardening techniques?

Yes, 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' showcased traditional Victorian gardening techniques.

What were some of the crops grown in 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden'?

Crops such as apples, pears, strawberries, and various herbs were grown in 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden'.

Did 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' provide historical context?

Yes, 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' provided historical context on Victorian gardening practices and the use of produce.

Did 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' feature any cooking segments?

Yes, 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' featured cooking segments where the harvested produce was used to create Victorian recipes.

Were there any guest appearances in 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden'?

Yes, 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' had guest appearances by experts in Victorian gardening and culinary arts.

Did 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' cover different seasons?

Yes, 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' covered the different seasons and highlighted seasonal gardening tasks.

Did 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' focus on sustainable gardening practices?

Yes, 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' emphasized sustainable gardening practices and the importance of self-sufficiency.

Was 'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' well-received by critics and audiences?

'The Victorian Kitchen Garden' was well-received by both critics and audiences for its informative and entertaining content.

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