In the latest episode of Gardeners’ World, Monty Don shares his gardening expertise and offers practical advice for the upcoming season. He begins by planting daffodils and pruning summer-fruiting raspberries, ensuring a vibrant display of flowers and a bountiful harvest next year.
Monty also introduces a fragrant honeysuckle to the Mound and provides viewers with effective strategies for tackling bindweed, a common challenge for gardeners.
The episode takes us to Devon, where Frances Tophill visits horticulturist Josh Sparkes. At his experimental plot, Frances uncovers the secrets of sustainable food production, exploring innovative techniques that promote a greener approach to gardening. Back in the studio, Nick Bailey invites audiences into his personal space, revealing a stunning new border at his home, a project he embarked on just a few months ago.
This week’s episode also features a head gardener from Birmingham, who shares his extensive knowledge and top tips for maintaining a traditional arts and crafts garden, ensuring it thrives throughout the year. Plus, we meet an amateur gardener in London who has a passion for growing vegetables in pots, proving that you don’t need a large space to create a productive and rewarding garden.
Gardeners’ World Season 57 Episode 23 airs Friday 30 August 2024 at 9:00 pm on BBC Two.
