Gardeners' World Season 49 Episode 21 Episode 21
- August 17, 2017
Episode 21 of Gardeners' World season 49 takes viewers on a journey through the lush UK gardens of the show's team while highlighting the best gardening practices for the month of June. Host Monty Don starts things off by delving into his own garden, where he shares tips on how to keep your garden's herbs and fruit trees growing strong and healthy. He also talks about why gardeners should consider adding trees to their gardens for wildlife and how to find the perfect spot for a new tree.
Next, presenter Carol Klein is in East Sussex visiting a garden that's been in the same family for over 150 years. She chats with the current owner, who discusses how they've managed to maintain the garden's beauty and productivity for generations. Carol also offers some advice on how to ensure your own garden remains successful across multiple generations.
Another of the Gardeners' World team, Adam Frost, heads to The Salutation, an iconic garden in Kent that was almost lost to development, but was saved by gardening enthusiast Dominic Parker. Adam and Dominic share tips on creating an impressive colour scheme and discuss how to use texture to create interest in garden design. Viewers also get to see the garden in full color and its immense beauty.
In addition, Gardeners' World's resident plantswoman, Nick Bailey, visits the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew to see their incredible collection of cactus and succulents. Nick and the curator of the garden share knowledge on how to grow cacti and succulents while showcasing some of their unique species.
Finally, presenter Arit Anderson heads to Shropshire to meet the owners of a garden that includes a unique, wildlife-friendly approach to garden design. She shows viewers how to create a garden that is both beautiful and environmentally friendly, using the owners' garden as an example.
Through each segment of the episode, viewers will leave with valuable tips on everything from garden design and plant care to environmentalism, making this episode of Gardeners' World essential viewing for all gardeners eager to create a thriving garden while protecting the environment. The episode is full of stunning gardens and interesting information, making it a great program for garden lovers of all levels.