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Back to SearchWhat To Do Now - Collect leaves for leaf mould
Season 24 Episode 6
It may not be sexy and it certainly isn’t about instant gratification, but it is free and easy: leaf mould. One of the easiest, most effective, and completely free soil improvers you can make at home…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Precious peatlands, with Alys Fowler
Season 24 Episode 5
Peat bogs can store twice as much carbon as forests, are among the most carbon rich ecosystems on earth, and provide a home to many mammals, birds, insects, and amphibians. Presenter, writer and hor…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Front garden appeal, with Arit Anderson
Season 24 Episode 4
Front gardens are often different from back gardens and tend to be a little bit smaller. They have to be functional and are usually quite visible too. They offer the added advantage of environmental …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
What To Do Now - Plant tulip bulbs
Season 24 Episode 3
Is there anything more cheerful than coming home on a cold spring day and being greeted by a pot full of colourful tulips? Spring may seem a while off but now’s the time to rip open some bags of bulb…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
How to garden as you age, with Carol Klein
Season 24 Episode 2
Getting older doesn't have to mean that we stop doing the things we love. Gardening can be physically demanding, but it can also be hugely beneficial in keeping our minds and bodies active. Carol has…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Monty Don's Greatest Gardening Lessons
Season 24 Episode 1
Monty reveals the biggest gardening lessons he’s learned during his career, including how to use colour and light in the garden throughout the year. Discover his love of visiting gardens for their st…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
What To Do Now - Protect tender plants
Season 23 Episode 27
When people think of protecting tender plants, the first thing that springs to mind is usually frost. And yes, frost can be devastating, but what’s less often talked about is the combination of cold …
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Garden design, with Adam Frost
Season 23 Episode 26
Utilising garden design skills can make a huge difference in terms of process, budget, and the all-important end result. Garden designer and BBC Gardeners World presenter Adam Frost discusses the ba…
Published on 2 months ago
The truth about honey and how to help bees, with Rachel de Thample
Season 23 Episode 25
Rachel de Thample reveals how cheap honey is really made, and the impact that has on its nutritional value. Plus find out how London ended up with 'too many' bees! She also shares delicious ways to u…
Published on 2 months ago
What To Do Now - Greenhouse and pots tidy
Season 23 Episode 24
A good job to do this time of year is to give your gardening pots, and greenhouse too if you have one, a thorough deep clean. It’s a job that’s easily neglected, but if you take the time now in autum…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago