Summer conversations

Episode 42 – My gardening career with Frances Tophill

Hear how Frances' journey into gardening began and how important she feels time spent in green spaces is from a young age.

Episode 41 – The beauty of roses with Monty Don

Monty talks about the nation's favourite flower, roses, and his love of these beautiful plants. His cottage garden at Longmeadow is dominated by roses and he offers advice on how to look after roses from the wide varieties, how to plant and rose care throughout the year.

Episode 40 – Greenhouses in the garden with Adam Frost

Join Adam Frost on the Gardeners' World Live stage as he talks about his greenhouse, his memories of Tidy Nan and how his family help in the garden now.

Episode 39 – Flower power inspiration for your garden with Sue Kent and David Hurrion

Plant expert David Hurrion discusses plants that have flower power throughout the summer to Gardeners' World presenter Sue Kent at Gardeners' World Live.

Episode 38 – From the Chef's Table with Adam Frost and Michel Roux

Adam Frost talks to award-winning chef Michel Roux at his show garden The Chef's Table during Gardeners' World Live.

Episode 37 – Behind the scenes of the BBC Gardeners' World TV programme with Monty Don and Nicki Chapman

Go behind the scenes of the BBC Gardeners' World TV show with Monty Don as he talks to Nicki Chapman about his garden, filming and his beloved dogs.

Episode 36 – Water in the garden with Nick Bailey

There are many ways to add water into your garden from ponds, water features, water butts and even a wild pool. Join Nick Bailey to be inspired.

Episode 35 – Carol Klein: my gardening life story

Delve into the highs and lows of Carol Klein's gardening life story and find out what keeps her growing.

Episode 34 – Preserving your harvest with Sam Cooper

Discover the fascinating methods of fermentation with easy tips to begin your preserving journey from slow food expert Sam Cooper.

Episode 33 – Inside Joe Lycett's garden

Join Joe as he takes us on a tour of his garden where we discover his love of growing produce, his adventures with composting, his array of garden ornaments and signs and how he loves his raspberry harvest.

Episode 32 – Healing power of gardens with Ashley Edwards

Discover how gardens can heal from Horatio's Garden Head Gardener Ashley Edwards.

Episode 31 – Plants for problem places with Carol Klein

One of the most simplest and effective ways to ensure our plants thrive is to choose the right place to plant them in. Carol Klein tells you how to find the right plant for even the trickiest of garden spots.

Episode 30 – Gardening in tiny spaces with Arit Anderson

How do you design a garden in a tiny space to create a perfect pocket of horticultural delight? Discover some green-fingered tricks from award-winning garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Arit Anderson.

Episode 29 – Companion plants with Nick Bailey

In nature, plants thrive in communities and can teach us valuable lessons for our own gardens, as Nick Bailey explains.

Episode 28 – Tom Allen takes us inside his garden

Comedian Tom Allen reveals that he has always loved gardening. Embracing gardening to the full, he discusses his unique seed sowing technique, favourite gardening tools, gardening attire and more.

Episode 27 – Gardening with cancer with Matt Biggs

When faced with a shock cancer diagnosis, keen plantsman, author and Gardener’s Question Time favourite Matt Biggs turned to horticulture to help him through.

Episode 26 – Adam Frost on gardening as a career

Turning your love of gardening into a profession is an increasingly viable option say garden designer and horticulturist Adam Frost.

Episode 25 – Gardening with Trees with Arit Anderson

Trees define our landscape, line our streets, provide food and shelter. Trees also support diverse ecosystems, capture carbon and play a vital role in combatting climate change. They might even save our planet!

Episode 24 – Gardening to build relationships with Adam Frost

Gardening can have a positive effect on both our mental and physical health; it can also be good for building relationships too. Adam Frost shares how gardening has helped many relationships in his life.

Episode 23 – House plants that love you back with Plant Kween

Could you look after more than 200 house plants, and keep them all looking lush and vibrant? Plant Kween shares the secret and how to make caring for house plants therapeutic rather than a chore.

Episode 22 – Decoding nature's secret signs with Tristan Gooley

Trees are full of signs that can help us navigate the world. We meet adventurer Tristan Gooley to find out how to decode nature's secrets.

Episode 21 – Plant-based eating with Deliciously Ella Mills

Want to improve your health just by tweaking what you eat? Looking for quick and easy ways to switch to a more plant-based diet? Deliciously Ella founder Ella Mills reveals her top tips for better eating even when you're busy.

Episode 20 - Making a new garden with Frances Tophill

A new garden can be an exciting project or a daunting undertaking. Horticulturist, author and presenter, Frances Tophill has spent a year in her new garden incorporating ideas and lessons she’s learned in her gardening career.

Episode 19 - Caroline Quentin shares her passion for gardening

Actress and comedian Caroline Quentin shares her compulsion for growing, how she created her beautiful Devon garden and why she's taken the decision to downsize now rather than later.

Episode 18 - Working with nature on the veg patch with Sheila Das

How does biodiversity fit within a working kitchen garden? Sheila Das, garden manager at RHS Garden Wisley responsible for edible growing, discusses taking a long-term view.

Episode 17 - Gardening for health and spirituality with Arit Anderson

Gardens and green spaces can offer a welcome sanctuary. With Arit Anderson’s holistic knowledge, we’ll explore how gardening can have a positive impact on our health and spirituality.

Episode 16 - Garden design secrets with James Alexander-Sinclair

How do you create the designer look for your garden? Garden designer, RHS Chelsea Show judge and regular BBC Gardeners’ World magazine contributor James Alexander Sinclair shares some secrets.

Episode 15 – Making plants for free, with Carol Klein

Want to make new plants for free? Join Carol Klein as she shares the secrets to success when taking cuttings, growing from seed, dividing plants and much more. Discover some of the easiest plants to propagate and find out how it all works.

Episode 14 – Colour in the garden, with Nick Bailey

Achieving year-round garden colour is every gardener’s goal, but is it practical? Nick Bailey shares his expert colour tips for colourful plants and gardens.

Episode 13 – Allotment life

If you’re looking for vegetable growing advice and allotment expertise, then look no further than keen gardener and Radio 2’s allotment expert Terry Walton.

Episode 12 – Gardening for wellbeing with Errol Reuben Fernandes

Discover how working in harmony in the garden with nature can boost your wellbeing with head gardener Errol Reuben Fernandes.

Episode 11 – Graveyard gardening, now and for the future

Join us as we meet David Richardson, the gardener taking the Commonwealth War Graves into the 21st Century.

Episode 10 – Veg growing for time-poor gardeners

Learn how to be a savvy, successful gardener and create a productive vegetable garden, even if you don’t have a lot of time.

Episode nine – Inside Griff Rhys Jones' formal garden

Comedian Griff Rhys Jones has a gorgeous garden, full of carefully clipped topiary, at his home in East Anglia. Discover how he created this garden, how he is tackling box moth, and what his biggest gardening fear is.

Episode eight – Adam Frost talks making show gardens

Adam Frost shares his experiences of making award-winning show gardens in the UK and abroad, with tips on how to gather inspiration for your garden at home.

Episode seven – Inside Patrick Gale's rose-filled coastal garden

Can roses thrive by the sea? Visit celebrated author Patrick Gale’s beautiful garden in Cornwall to find out how these much-loved plants grow.

Episode six – Behind the scenes of the Chelsea Flower Show

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show? How the elaborate gardens are created and how on earth the judges compare a recreated quarry with a cottage garden? Eminent garden designer and Chelsea Flower Show judge James Alexander Sinclair is here to draw back the floral curtain and reveal the secrets of the judging process, how the spectacular show gardens are created and what it takes to win Best in Show! Plus discover what happens to the gardens after the show has finished, and what the future holds for Chelsea.

Episode five - Challenging Garden Sites

Is this the most challenging garden site ever? Learn how Vicky Ward and Maxine Stringer are gardening against the odds on a cliffside Cornish plot. Enter our Gardens of the Year Competition now.

Episode four - Bridgerton's Floral Feasts

Join us as we get ready for the new series of Bridgerton. We’ll talk to star of the show Adjoa Andoh, production designer Alison Gartshore and RHS Chelsea ‘debutante’ Holly Johnston.

Episode three – Sensational summer borders with Daniel Hale

Do you want your garden to look sensational this summer? Learn how to take your borders from dull to dazzling with Brodsworth Head Gardener Daniel Hale. Get 2-for-1 entry to Brodsworth Hall & Gardens and over 400 other gardens with the May issue of Gardeners' World Magazine.

Episode two – Inside King Charles' garden, with Alan Titchmarsh and Melissa Simpson

Join Alan Titchmarsh as he takes us on a tour of King Charles' garden at Highgrove in Gloucestershire. He'll meet the gardeners and find out how they make the organic garden look beautiful all year round.

Episode one – Monty Don on Gardening for Beginners

Monty Don shares his expert advice for beginner gardeners. From plants to grow and the tools to use, plus ways to make the most of time and money, Monty explains how to get started. Monty also reveals why we should all grow chemical-free, along with his first steps to start your gardening journey. So, whether you want to grow beautiful blooms, delicious crops or do your bit for garden wildlife, follow Monty’s advice and begin your gardening adventure right now.