
Charity Wakefield is an actress known for her roles in steamy period romp The Great. But she is also a passionate environmentalist and a keen gardener. She tells us about her love for her small London garden, her passion for woodlands and why she took to the streets dressed as a tree. She shares the steps she's taking to protect nature and how and why she wants more people to act.
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Aug 5
49 min

Buckingham Palace has been home to our kings and queens since 1837 and is one of the most famous buildings in the world, but behind that grand facade lies a hidden paradise. At 39 acres, it is the largest private garden in London and less formal than you might imagine. Alan Titchmarsh explains how the garden has evolved through centuries of royal tastes in a royal garden tour.
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Aug 1
13 min

With decades of experience creating gardens for himself and others, Gardeners' World presenter and garden designer Adam Frost has seen how our summers have changed over the past few years. How should we now look at our outdoor spaces and can they be adapted in the face of extreme weather?
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Jul 30
42 min

Discover money-saving tricks for growing a beautiful, productive garden without breaking the bank, and how you can save money on your household shopping. Money-saving gardening expert, Anya Lautenbach, gives her top tips on everything from repurposing or upcycling everyday items, to choosing cost-effective crops, and the ins and outs of propagating plants.
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Jul 29
39 min

Learn more about the plants of the world and see them in their natural habitats on a trip to South Africa. From the edge of the desert to its neatly ordered vineyards, South Africa was a plant-lover’s dream and a country with fascinating lessons about its unique and beautiful flora.
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Jul 25
10 min

Arit Anderson discusses the importance of sight, sound, touch, taste, smell and even our sixth sense when it comes to gardening. Does your garden fire up your senses?
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Jul 24
39 min

A surprising amount of flowers are not only edible, but also delicious and packed with nutrients. Edible flower and herb farmer Sinead Fenton shares how you can grow these delights in your garden. And she shares how she brings a positive narative to farming for the future through preserving natural resources and increasing pollinators.
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Jul 21
55 min

A combination of rich history and archeological attractions all nestled within striking natural landscapes is what makes Sicily so special. The ancient temples are surrounded by centuries old olive trees, and in spring would be covered in blossoming almond trees. A wonderful place to spot native, tropical and sub-tropical species, the gardens reflect the island's diverse cultural heritage.
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Jul 18
7 min

How can we engage young people in the adventure of gardening? Gardeners’ World presenter Frances Tophill discusses how to help kids foster a relationship with nature by connecting them to the natural world.
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Jul 17
42 min

As the climate changes, what should we be planting in our gardens? Plant Ecophysiologist Dr Amanda Rasmussen offers advice for shaping our spaces to make them more resiliant in the future. She uncovers how plants respond to different environments, and which plants are most adaptable.
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Jul 15
38 min
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