Gardeners' World (1968)
Gardeners' World is a long-running BBC Television programme about gardening, first broadcast in 1968 and still running as of 2013. Its first episode was presented by Ken Burras and came from Oxford Botanical Gardens. The magazine BBC Gardeners' World is a tie-in to the programme. Most of its episodes have been 30 minutes in length, although there are many specials that last longer. The 2008 and 2009 series used a 60-minute format.
Seasons & Episode
Monty and the team are back, full of the very best practical tips and advice for all gardeners of all levels.
As the days are getting longer, Monty is busy preparing his dahlia tubers ready for planting, cutting back fuchsias and planting out shallots.
To kick off the Easter weekend, Monty is refreshing the planting on the Mound. Frances Tophill goes to Helmsley Walled Garden in North Yorkshire to revel in the spring colour.
Adam Frost takes stock of his borders and plans ahead for some year-round interest. Joe Swift travels to Birmingham to meet an allotmenteer who is passionate about growing all things Italian.
With summer in mind, Monty plants up a seating area filled with night-scented plants and begins preparations to sow a new lawn. He also takes dahlia cuttings and sows squash for an autumn harvest.
Monty is repairing turf, sowing sweetcorn and planting pots for evening fragrance this summer. Adam travels to Dublin to meet musician Adam Clayton in his garden.
Adam Frost continues to develop his new woodland border, ably assisted by Ash the cat. Frances Tophill travels to Buckinghamshire to explore a beautiful garden called Wind in the Willows.
Monty expands the planting on the mound and prepares for a summer display in the cottage garden. Nick Bailey explores a garden that combines historic charm with modern design.
