Step into spring at Longmeadow as we celebrate the resilience of gardens, from vibrant crocuses to the art of sowing sweet peas and tackling box blight head-on.
In this episode of Gardener’s World, discover how hope and patience in gardening pay off as Monty Don shares the joy of seeing new crocuses bloom after setbacks from weather and wildlife. Learn practical tips for sowing sweet peas in pots for robust growth, and explore the fascinating world of hybridising sweet peas with expert Andrew Bean. Whether you’re curious about the best compost for seedlings or wondering if you need to soak sweet pea seeds, Monty offers down-to-earth advice to help you succeed.
Join Carol Klein as she dives into the captivating world of cyclamen, meeting passionate growers and exploring the incredible diversity these shade-loving plants bring to British gardens. Venture to the windswept coast of North Cornwall to see how a determined gardener creates an exotic haven despite fierce Atlantic gales, with invaluable tips on hedging, soil, and plant selection for challenging environments.
Monty also shares essential seasonal tasks: sowing tomatoes and broad beans for early harvests, maintaining epimediums, and repairing wind-damaged trees. Finally, witness the bittersweet process of removing beloved box hedges devastated by blight, with expert guidance on hygiene and replanting options to protect your garden.
This episode is packed with gardening wisdom, plant care tips, and inspiring stories from gardeners who transform adversity into beauty. Perfect for anyone searching for advice on spring planting, dealing with plant diseases, or seeking inspiration for their own green space.
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2 Comments
It is so sad to see the boxwood having to be removed due to box blight. My heart goes out to Mr. Don. It is the anchor in his garden design as he stated. It is a chance for new garden design as he also stated.
I stopped planting crocus in the lawn, the rabbits eat off all the blossoms.
I tried growing sweet peas and failed. I think they did not get enough sun. I am trying again this year, will put them in different places and see if they like any of them.