Monty Don on gardening with changing weather
Monty Don reflects on how weather is impacting the way he gardens, and the big changes he's likely to make in the coming years
Our weather is changing, with extremes in heat, cold, wind and rain all becoming more common. The summer of 2022 saw extreme drought and blistering temperatures in many areas of the UK, which was followed by a very wet autumn and a winter with freezing temperatures like we’ve not seen in decades. The weather is becoming unpredictable and, if you’re a gardener, extremely challenging to cope with. In the first episode of our new podcast series, we chat to the nation’s head gardener, Monty Don, about how weather extremes are changing the way we garden. Just how is the weather impacting Monty’s own garden, Longmeadow, and what is he going to need to do differently in years to come?
Listen now:
More podcasts:
Listen to this episode and all previous episodes of the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Special podcast subscription offer
Try BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine with this special introductory offer: 3 issues for only £5. Find out more
Find out more:
Year Planner 2025 on sale
Starting to plan your gardening year? The Year Planner 2025 is packed with expert advice from the Gardeners’ World team, to ensure you have your best gardening year yet.
New podcast series
Join Monty and the team for advice on winter gardening, tulips, caring for birds, house plants and more in the new BBC Gardeners' World Magazine podcast series.
