Frances Tophill is tackling jobs in the autumn garden and introduces plants that keep colour and interest going for as long as possible. She plants garlic in containers and perennial vegetables into the border - delicious veg that comes back year after year with very little effort. She also has some great propagation tips for creating plants for free.\n\nJamie Butterworth delves into the fascinating world of shade-loving plants, revealing the remarkable range of colours, textures and forms that can flourish away from the sun. Ashley Edwards joins sound artist Jason Singh for an unusual journey through the garden, exploring the hidden sounds of plants.\n\nA couple have designed a garden around an elaborate miniature railway, and there’s an extraordinary collection of lithops, otherworldly succulents known as living stones.
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2026: Episode 29
Frances Tophill is tackling jobs in the autumn garden and introduces plants that keep colour and interest going for as long as possible. She plants garlic in containers and pere ...
16-10-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 28
Autumn is in full swing at Longmeadow, and Monty is making the most of the season. As he prunes roses, stores the apple harvest and plants out spring cabbages in the kitchen gar ...
09-10-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 27
Autumn is in the air at Longmeadow, and with cooler and wetter days ahead, Monty is lifting plants to protect them during the winter months. He is also checking on the cuttings ...
01-10-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 26
In a special programme exploring the enduring value of allotment life, Frances Tophill heads to Exmouth in Devon, where thriving plots and passionate growers are at the heart of ...
24-09-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 25
After a summer of heat and drought, Adam Frost shares some timely advice on how to capture rainwater. He also gives a practical guide to laying paving and comes up with a cunnin ...
17-09-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 24
Monty celebrates a rewarding summer fruit harvest, proving that careful cultivation can triumph even in severe drought conditions. He gathers baskets of ripe produce while looki ...
10-09-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 23
As a summer marked by record-breaking heat and prolonged drought comes to a close, Monty reflects how it has tested gardeners across the country. From parched borders to sun-sco ...
03-09-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 22
As the drought takes its toll on Longmeadow, Monty takes stock of his garden and has a radical rethink about what he should be growing in the future. With this in mind, he takes ...
20-08-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 21
Frances Tophill returns to Damson Farm in Bath and spends the day with owner Alison and a very special guest – Dame Mary Berry. Returning to the city where she grew up and ...
13-08-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 20
As summer reaches its peak, Monty plans ahead, and after weeks of soaring temperatures, he’s got his work cut out refreshing the borders with a selection of late-summer pe ...
06-08-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 25
After a summer of heat and drought, Adam Frost shares some timely advice on how to capture rainwater. He also gives a practical guide to laying paving and comes up with a cunnin ...
17-09-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 26
In a special programme exploring the enduring value of allotment life, Frances Tophill heads to Exmouth in Devon, where thriving plots and passionate growers are at the heart of ...
24-09-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 23
As a summer marked by record-breaking heat and prolonged drought comes to a close, Monty reflects how it has tested gardeners across the country. From parched borders to sun-sco ...
03-09-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 24
Monty celebrates a rewarding summer fruit harvest, proving that careful cultivation can triumph even in severe drought conditions. He gathers baskets of ripe produce while looki ...
10-09-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 27
Autumn is in the air at Longmeadow, and with cooler and wetter days ahead, Monty is lifting plants to protect them during the winter months. He is also checking on the cuttings ...
01-10-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 28
Autumn is in full swing at Longmeadow, and Monty is making the most of the season. As he prunes roses, stores the apple harvest and plants out spring cabbages in the kitchen gar ...
09-10-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 12
Roses are stealing the spotlight at Longmeadow, and Monty is celebrating all the full, head-turning bloom. From richly scented classics to vibrant modern varieties, this is peak ...
11-06-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 18
After the scorching heat of early summer, Monty is working to keep the garden looking its best through the season's challenges. He tackles essential jobs, including cutting back ...
23-07-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 5
Spring is bursting into life as Frances Tophill returns to beautiful Damson Farm, where the garden is waking up in spectacular style. She shares important research from the RSPB ...
16-04-2026
BBC 2
2026: Episode 16
As Adam Frost’s brand new garden starts to take shape, it’s time to get some shrubs in the ground and construct a path. He also makes a start on planting up a potted ...
09-07-2026
BBC 2