This time, he visits two sets of ambitious gardeners, each facing challenges on a very different scale. One is a tiny urban courtyard in Hackney. Its owners, Karla and Stuart, dream of transforming it into a miniature urban jungle, inspired by Karla's childhood in the Philippines. With Monty's encouragement and a visit to tropical garden in Leeds their hopes run high. But can they ever squeeze all their ideas into their tiny space? Monty is also called in to help a whole community create the outdoor area of their dreams. It's the play area for a local primary school in Bury ,Lancashire. Three mothers with children at the school are keen to make the most of this valuable asset, dreaming of a play space, a wildlife area and a place to grow veg and herb. But with no serious gardening experience, and the hopes of the children and village at stake, can they every create something which will please everyone?
In this series Monty Don travels around the country helping amateurs to create the garden of their dreams. This time Monty meets two sets of gardeners who have unimaginable ambitions for their outdoor spaces. In Essex Denise has never ventured beyond the decking area behind her house. But she dre...
In this series Monty Don travels around the country helping amateurs to create the garden of their dreams. This week he comes to the rescue of two couples in need of help transforming their rubble filled back gardens into havens of peace and tranquillity. In North London Ian and Rose have recentl...
This time, our two gardeners each living on their own are hoping Monty can help them bring something special to their small spaces. In Blackpool, Alex, a young accountant, dreams of turning her boring back yard into a magical enchanted forest, complete with fairy lights and luscious woodland plan...