In Friday night’s episode of Gardeners’ World, Monty Don looks ahead to the coming year and begins adding foxtail lilies to his borders. He also tends to his winter salads, which are ready to be planted out, and addresses the issue of fuchsia gall mite in the greenhouse.
Rachel de Thame explores the fascinating world of bees and the science of pollination, uncovering the crucial role these insects play in our ecosystem. Meanwhile, in London, Arit Anderson visits a unique green space where texture and form are the stars of the show.
The episode also features a gardener in Ross-on-Wye who hasn’t let their diagnosis of osteoarthritis stop them from tending to their garden, which is situated on a slope. Plus, a couple in Shropshire have developed a passion for daylilies.
Gardeners’ World Season 57 Episode 22 airs Friday 23 August 2024 at 8.00 pm on BBC Two.