Video Documentaries

In Gardeners World 2018 episode 4, it is the busiest gardening weekend of the year and Monty has plenty of ideas and inspiration, from planting summer bulbs to sowing perennials. New projects are on his mind as he begins to mark out a brand new area at Longmeadow. Carol Klein profiles the bravest and most colourful of spring flowering plants when she delves into the botany of the hellebore, and we travel to Sheffield to visit a garden crammed full of colour and new ideas. Gardeners World 2018 episode 4   Wild daffodil Our native daffodil is smaller than many garden varieties but is still a striking sight in early spring. It is also known as the 'Lent lily' or 'Easter lily' since it often blooms and fades within the Lenten period. Hellebore care Hellebores (sometimes known as the Christmas or Lenten rose) are perennial garden plants with elegant flowers, perfect for brightening up shady areas during late winter and early spring. Some species are grown for their striking

In Gardeners World episode 2 2015 : Hellebore, the jewels of the early spring border, come under the spotlight on this show. Monty Don shares his top tips on how to get the best from them.   Carol Klein visits a couple who have just moved into a bungalow with a once much-loved but now overgrown garden. With her help over the coming year, they're hoping to create the garden of their dreams.  Gardeners World episode 2 2015:   Hellebore leaf spot The leaf spot is a common fungal disease of many hellebore species. It infects leaves and stems giving rise to roundish, dead, brown spots. Mulches and mulching Mulching is generally used to improve the soil around plants, but it also gives your garden a neat, tidy appearance and can reduce the amount of time spent on tasks such as watering and weeding. Mulches help soil retain moisture in summer, prevent weeds from growing and protect the roots of plants in winter. Sweet peas Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) is probably the most popular annual