Gardeners' World
Gardeners' World is a long-running BBC Television programme about gardening, first broadcast in 1968 and still running as of 2013. Its first episode was presented by Ken Burras and came from Oxford Botanical Gardens. The magazine BBC Gardeners' World is a tie-in to the programme. Most of its episodes have been 30 minutes in length, although there are many specials that last longer. The 2008 and 2009 series used a 60-minute format.
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Season 59
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Episode 1
After the long, dark days of winter, Monty is back at Longmeadow to celebrate spring. Adam Frost reveals his new garden, and Arit Anderson goes behind the scenes at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
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Episode 2
Spring is in full stride at Longmeadow, and Monty gets straight to work — bringing new borders to life, reviving winter-worn houseplants and priming his pelargoniums for a standout summer.
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Episode 3
Monty is busy with spring and planning ahead for summer. He’s doing a seed-sowing masterclass, cutting back Cornus and dividing ferns to put in the new Woodland Garden.
Mar 27, 2026 -
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Episode 4
Monty’s on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration, while Ashley Edwards heads to a magical spring garden in Horsham to share his love of the season of renewal.
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Episode 5
Spring is bursting into life as Frances returns to the beautiful Damson Farm, where the garden is waking up in spectacular style.
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Episode 6
In a special programme, Monty gets an exclusive preview of a brand new garden created in Regent’s Park, London to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Episode 7
Monty is adding a dash of Mediterranean flair and flavour by planting lemons in pots. Sue Kent is in her Swansea garden, and Jamie Butterworth learns why the euphorbia is a bright star of the border.
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Episode 8
Monty is busy this week as the garden bursts into colour. Carol Klein proves that small can be both beautiful and delicious, and Advolly Richmond uncovers the story of the first pink cupped daffodil.
May 2, 2026 -
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Episode 9
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Malvern Hills, Gardeners’ World comes from the spectacular RHS Malvern Spring Festival in Worcestershire.
May 8, 2026 -
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Episode 10
With the promise of warmer days ahead, Monty makes a start on planting up some of his spectacular summer containers. Frances Tophill heads to Berkshire to learn more about biodynamic gardening.
May 15, 2026 -
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Episode 11
With summer just around the corner, Monty is bringing bold colour to the garden, planting gingers and cannas, setting out tomatoes and sowing wallflowers straight into the soil.
May 29, 2026 -
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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 rose season.
Jun 5, 2026 -
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Episode 13
As summer hits its stride at Longmeadow, Monty Don brings a burst of colour to the Jewel Garden. Arit Anderson visits a striking garden in Greater Manchester packed with clever design solutions.
Jun 12, 2026 -
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Episode 14
A special programme from Birmingham in the heart of Gardeners’ World Live – an annual vibrant celebration of practical gardening and bold design.
Jun 19, 2026 -
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Episode 15
Up nextAt Longmeadow, Monty is in full summer mode - revamping and refreshing borders to keep the garden looking its best right through the season.
Upcoming Jun 26, 2026 -
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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.
Upcoming Jul 3, 2026