Gardeners' World Season 51 Episode 12 Episode 12

In this episode of Gardeners' World, the team is back in the Longmeadow garden where Monty Don takes viewers through some of his gardening practices for the autumn season. One of the things he focuses on is how to correctly handle and remove leaves from the garden, whether it's by composting, using them as mulch, or removing them entirely.

The episode also features a segment on hardy cyclamen, a beautiful perennial plant that blooms during the autumn months. Garden expert Carol Klein visits a National Collection to see the various species of cyclamen and gives some tips on how to grow them in the garden.

Later on, Monty is joined in the garden by garden designer and presenter Joe Swift. They show viewers how to prepare and plant a new flowerbed in late autumn, while still ensuring it thrives come springtime. The duo also shares some design tips and tricks for creating a harmonious and visually appealing garden.

Meanwhile, Adam Frost takes viewers to his home garden, where he's working on a project to create a new wildlife pond. He shares some helpful advice for designing and creating a pond that will attract and support a wide variety of wildlife, including what plants to include and how to create a safe environment for animals.

The episode concludes with a visit to a community garden that's making waves by using innovative methods to grow fresh produce. Garden writer and presenter Arit Anderson speaks with the garden's volunteers and showcases some of their unique techniques for growing fruits and vegetables, including vertical gardening and hydroponics.

Overall, this episode of Gardeners' World offers plenty of practical tips and inspiration for autumn gardening, including how to handle leaves, grow hardy cyclamen, create a new flowerbed, build a wildlife pond, and implement innovative growing techniques. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, there's something for everyone in this episode.