In this episode, Monty Don helps two sets of amateur gardeners with very different approaches to creating their dream gardens. In Clapham, young couple Jack and Chris want to turn their tiny urban back garden into a Victorian inspired plant collector's paradise with a high tech twist. This super organised duo know exactly what they want – a special dahlia collection, a fern wall and lots of modern gardening gadgets. But as Monty discovers, their timing is not perfect- they are trying to combing making a new garden with totally refurbishing their home. Meanwhile in Hereford, keen sailor Frankie is trying to create a cottage garden with the help of her mum, Pat. Frankie has a chaotic approach to gardening and wants to include some unusual elements like a roman style pond and a gigantic head made from mud. Monty worries that Frankie's madcap plans could create even more chaos and he urges her to concentrate on the basics like paths and structure. Will Monty be able to persuade Frankie to take his advice?
In this episode, Monty Don helps two amateur gardeners with very different ideas for their dream gardens. In Teddington, Jennifer Wood enlists the help of her sisters to create an Italian themed garden in memory of their parents. She has great ideas and a budget to match, but growing citrus trees...
Monty Don concludes his journey through Britain's gardening heritage by looking at how the nation's gardens have evolved over the last hundred years. He looks at the profound effect that two world wars had on our attitude to gardens and gardening. Today gardening is one of Britain's most popular ...