Gardeners’ World: Episode 4 (BBC Two, Friday, April 4, 2025)

Gardeners’ World

Gardeners’ World” returns to BBC Two this Friday, with a fresh dose of horticultural inspiration. At Longmeadow, Monty Don is busy preparing his garden for the summer months, planting colorful displays and adding new soft fruit bushes. He also shares tips for using foliage to add texture to shaded areas, proving that even the most neglected corners can become havens for plant life.

Meanwhile, Adam Frost ventures to the Lake District, visiting a stunning garden maintained by a dedicated team of volunteers. With azaleas, rhododendrons, and the vibrant blue hues of meconopsis, the garden is a riot of color. Adam spotlights the volunteers, highlighting their passion for maintaining this unique space, a haven for both plants and people.

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Back from the grandeur of the Lake District, Rekha Mistry stays local, visiting a gardener in the Peak District to exchange notes on growing fruit and vegetables. The focus is on practicality, learning which varieties thrive in this specific climate and sharing tips for a successful harvest. And finally, the program takes us to Colin’s impressive delphinium collection, a lifetime’s work of horticultural dedication. Plus a brief visit to the secret gardens of Bedminster in Bristol. Tune in to BBC Two this Friday at 8:00 PM.

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