As spring gets well underway, there are enough beautiful flowers popping up in the countryside to inspire any gardener. At Longmeadow, Monty Don adds to his collection of fritillaries in the wet meadow with pot-grown plants, as well as sowing some from seed. Monty plants Fritillaria meleagris, Snake's head fritilary and, taking inspiration from nature, he also recommends other wildflowers which would thrive in the garden.
Monty takes a look at the Floral Marquee whilst the exhibtors are still setting up before it's open to the public. He finds lupins and foxgloves flowering earlier than usual due to the unseasonably warm spring. He speaks to Dominic Kaye of Reginald Kaye Ltd finds that, contrary to popular opinio...
As Roses herald the start of summer, the jewel garden starts to show signs of the abundance of colour that is to come.
Monty starts the show by showing us the best ways to plant Tomatoes and how pairing them with Basil is a great idea for both plants.
Carol Klein visits a private garden in Wil...
Monty Don is back in his garden, Longmeadow, Rachel de Thame is at RHS Wisley and Carol Klein visits a lady with bees. By the first week of June, plants are growing with such speed that some have a tendency to flop. Staking is the answer. He demonstrates how to make wire supports and also shows o...
