- 9 minutes 55 secondsWhat To Do Now - Courgettes, crocuses and September sunshine
Claire has 3 early September jobs to do in the garden including planting pollinator-friendly bulbs for a buzzing spring ahead.
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5 September 2026, 2:03 am - 40 minutes 34 secondsThe joy of gardening organically, with Sarah Mead
What makes an organic garden thrive? Sarah Mead, creator of the celebrated Yeo Valley Organic Garden, shares the philosophy and practical techniques behind one of Britain's most inspiring gardens. From composting and healthy soil to seasonal planting, meadow management and creating year-round interest, Sarah explains how working with nature leads to stronger, more resilient gardens. She also reflects on the importance of patience, creativity and learning to trust natural processes, before offering simple ways every gardener can make a positive difference.
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3 September 2026, 1:15 am - 27 minutes 47 secondsMonty Don: Why it's good to be unruly in the garden
Should gardens always be neat and tidy? In this episode, Monty Don makes the case for embracing a little unruliness in the garden. He explains how balancing structured planting with wilder spaces can create healthier habitats for wildlife, improve biodiversity and make gardens more resilient. From lawns and long grass to weeds, mulching and healthy soil, Monty shares practical advice on gardening with nature rather than against. Along the way, he explores why gardens are works of craft rather than wilderness, and how adapting our expectations can help us create beautiful, thriving spaces for both people and wildlife.
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1 September 2026, 2:16 am - 9 minutes 19 secondsWhat To Do Now - Roses, cobs and dragonfly jobs
Claire shares the simple sweetcorn trick every gardener should know, plus late-summer jobs for roses and dragonflies.
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29 August 2026, 3:00 am - 27 minutes 57 secondsMonty Don on dahlias, colour and gardening through the seasons
Monty Don joins us to celebrate one of the stars of the late-summer garden: the dahlia. From favourite varieties and colour combinations to overwintering techniques and growing dahlias in containers, Monty shares how he uses these vibrant plants to keep Longmeadow looking spectacular well into autumn. He also reflects on the creation of his famous Jewel Garden, explains why late-season interest is so important, and reveals the other plants he relies on to bring colour and drama when many gardens are beginning to fade. Packed with practical advice and gardening inspiration.
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27 August 2026, 12:22 am - 30 minutes 18 secondsCreating your own garden: Frances Tophill on letting go, starting again and gardening your way
Frances Tophill explores the joys, challenges and emotions of creating your own garden. From deciding what to keep, remove or rehome, to choosing plants that reflect your personality and support wildlife, Frances shares honest insight from her own gardening journey. She talks about leaving a much-loved garden behind, planning a new urban wildlife experiment and why a garden doesn’t need to look professionally designed to be meaningful. With practical ideas, thoughtful reflections and plenty of encouragement, this episode is for anyone ready to put their own stamp on a growing space.
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25 August 2026, 12:59 am - 10 minutes 17 secondsWhat To Do Now - Heucheras, spinach and seeds for bees
Join Gardeners’ World Magazine podcast presenter Claire Vennis for a lively late-summer potter through the jobs worth doing now - from jazzing up heucheras to sowing spinach and saving seeds for bees.
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21 August 2026, 11:00 pm - 23 minutes 16 secondsFrom DIY SOS to Gardeners’ World: Ashley Edwards’ garden story
Join BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Ashley Edwards as he reveals what really goes on behind the scenes of DIY SOS. From designing life-changing gardens in just days to working through 2am finishes, Ashley shares the chaos, community spirit and emotional moments that make the show so special. He talks accessible planting, sustainable reuse, favourite low-maintenance plants, and the joy of seeing families enjoy their transformed spaces. Plus, hear about his horticultural journey from Kew to Sicily, Horatio’s Garden, Gardeners’ Question Time and Gardeners’ World, with plenty of practical inspiration along the way.
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19 August 2026, 11:00 pm - 34 minutes 43 secondsGardening for every generation, with Arit Anderson
What makes a garden truly welcoming? In this episode, BBC Gardeners' World presenter and garden designer Arit Anderson explores how thoughtful garden design can create spaces that work for everyone, regardless of age, ability or gardening experience. From sensory planting and accessible pathways to community gardening projects and intergenerational growing, Arit shares practical ideas for making outdoor spaces more inclusive. She also discusses how gardens can support wellbeing, tackle loneliness, inspire young people to connect with nature and help communities thrive. Whether you have a large garden, a balcony or no garden at all, there's inspiration for everyone.
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18 August 2026, 1:34 am - 10 minutes 25 secondsWhat To Do Now - Late-summer Colour, tomatoes and wildlife water
Will your buddleia give butterflies one last feast, are your tomatoes ready for their big August moment, and could a simple splash of water turn your garden into a wildlife hotspot? Join BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine's Claire Vennis for three easy, feel-good jobs to do now.
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15 August 2026, 12:33 am - 26 minutesThe art of creating calm in your garden with garden design Tomoko Kawauchi
What makes a garden feel calm, balanced and timeless? Award-winning garden designer Tomoko Kawauchi shares how her upbringing in rural Japan continues to shape her approach to creating beautiful outdoor spaces. In this episode, she explains the simple design principles that work in gardens of any size, from using structure and circulation to choosing plants for function rather than fashion. Tomoko also discusses designing with nature, adapting to climate change, improving soil health and creating spaces that encourage people to slow down and reconnect with the outdoors.
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