As the last days of summer start to fade and autumn takes hold, it is time to start planning ahead for next year. At Longmeadow, Monty Don adds some foxtail lilies to his dry garden for a touch of drama in May and June. Carol Klein is in Kent visiting salvia expert William Dyson to find out where these exquisite plants come from, how many colours there are to choose from and what they need to thrive in the UK. And we meet a remarkable woman from a family of gardeners on the eve of her 100th birthday.
As autumn gathers momentum, there's still plenty to do in the garden. Monty Don cuts back his wildflower meadow and, with an eye on some early season colour next year, makes a start on planting up his spring containers. Joe Swift learns the importance of allotment bee keeping when he visits an aw...
As well as catching up with various tasks at Longmeadow, Monty Don meets world-renowned garden designer, Piet Oudolf, at his latest creation in Somerset. He gets to grips with Oudolf's iconic naturalistic planting and explains how we can adapt this style to our very own gardens. Meanwhile, Carol ...
With the arrival of October, it is time to start thinking about getting some garlic in the ground. Monty Don shares his secrets on how to get a successful crop. Carol Klein takes first-time gardeners Dan and Dominique for a day out in Devon. They are on the hunt for some seasonal inspiration for ...
