Ep 20. Episode 20

The episode 20 of season 55 of Gardeners' World is an exciting and comprehensive guide to gardening in late summer. Monty Don starts the show by discussing how he manages to maintain a beautiful garden at Longmeadow even during the peak of summer. He walks viewers through his garden and explains how he tackles the challenge of watering and ensures that his crops remain healthy even during the dry season.

Next, there is a segment on how to grow and care for fuchsias, one of the most popular garden plants. Monty provides expert tips on how to keep fuchsias blooming, and demonstrates how to propagate these plants by taking cuttings. With his guidance, viewers will learn how to keep their fuchsias thriving in their own gardens.

Another segment features expert fruit grower, Bob Flowerdew, who explores the best ways to care for and maintain apple and pear trees. Bob explains the importance of pruning and demonstrates how to prune trees for optimal yields in future seasons. He also shares ideas on natural pest control measures, and ways to promote fruit growth in the trees.

In the next segment, Monty visits the RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey, where he takes a look at the award-winning gardens and relays his thoughts on the beautiful flower and plant displays. Viewers will get a glimpse of the latest trends in gardening as Monty explores the different gardens and highlights the features of each garden section.

The show also includes a segment on how to grow cucumber successfully in the garden. Monty explains how to set up cucumber frames, and when to plant the seedlings. He offers tips on how to care for the plants, including watering, feeding, and training to ensure healthy growth.

In addition to all these topics, there is also a segment on how to create great container gardens. Monty explores plant choice and demonstrates how to create successful container plantings using simple design principles. With his step by step guide, viewers will learn how to select the right containers, fill them properly and add the perfect plants to create beautiful and thriving container gardens.

As well as all of this great content, each episode of Gardeners' World also includes a segment on viewers' own gardens. In this episode, the show visits Northumberland to explore a garden belonging to a retired couple. Monty visits the garden and offers his expert advice on how to improve the garden by utilizing plants more effectively and creating more garden features that will keep the garden looking great for years to come.

Throughout the programme, there are also segments that feature seasonal gardening tips and ideas for viewers. Whatever their gardening experience may be, viewers will enjoy this informative and engaging show and learn tips and techniques that they can incorporate into their own gardens. With a wealth of expert knowledge on display, Gardeners' World season 55 episode 20 is an essential guide to anyone looking to make the most of their late summer garden.