Follow Monty Don’s advice for a garden aglow with lime hues of euphorbias

Monty revisits one of his classic books, Gardening at Longmeadow, in an occasional series. Euphorbias have an astonishing green intensity that adds an electric charge to the garden as they emerge, energising everything – including me – around them. The first to come into flower at Longmeadow is Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae, which is in … Read more

MONTY DON: It’s time to wake up your dahlias from winter hibernation

Back in the 80s, and even the 90s, there were only a few dahlias that were at all acceptable to self-appointed arbiters of horticultural good taste, but thankfully we have moved beyond all that nonsense and I’d recommend that every garden should grow as many dahlias as they have room for. I certainly do. Dahlias … Read more

What’s Monty Don’s favourite flower? It’s the pretty perennial that celebrates the coming of spring

Monty revisits one of his classic books, Gardening at Longmeadow, in an occasional series.   British gardening expert Monty Don shares his advice for growing primrose. Pictured: Monty with his primroses People ask me often what my favourite flower is. The truth is that it depends on the season, the situation, on what I am doing – … Read more

Monty Don tells you how to grow your own parsley

Pass the parsley: There’s no question in Monty Don’s mind that parsley is his favourite herb – and here he tells you how to grow your own Monty Don says parsley is rich in antioxidants, vitamins and trace minerals British gardening expert explains parsley thrives in well-drained but fertile soil He also answers a selection … Read more

Growing bedding plants from scratch is worth the effort, says Monty Don

Monty revisits one of his classic books, Gardening at Longmeadow, in an occasional series.  Here’s why I like bedding plants – they’re cheerful and lift our spirits after a long winter; and they can be used in containers, hanging baskets, borders or as a display. Quite simply, bedding is beautiful and fun. Wherever you buy … Read more

Piers Morgan quits GMB: Gary Lineker and Monty Panesar offer support after Meghan Markle row

Piers Morgan has left the celebrity world divided following his abrupt departure from Good Morning Britain, with various stars coming out to support or criticise him. The 55-year-old presenter left the ITV morning show following a backlash against his comments about Meghan Markle and her bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey. Morgan quit GMB yesterday after telling … Read more

Monty Don urges gardeners to stop mowing the lawn so often as it is ‘damaging’ to wildlife 

Monty Don urges gardeners to stop mowing the lawn so often as it is ‘damaging’ to wildlife Gardener Monty Don has said there are many benefits to keeping grass longer  The Daily Mail Weekend Magazine columnist said short grass is a male trait By leaving grass alone to grow, you encourage wildlife to enter your … Read more

Monty Don’s incredible showpiece garden where he films Gardener’s World is threatened by floods

Monty Don’s incredible garden is under threat as flood waters surround his country estate. Don said his home is ‘completely surrounded’ by water after the nearby River Arrow burst its banks. A third of the television host’s immaculate gardens, where he films Gardeners’ World, is now submerged as well as huge sections of the surrounding … Read more

Garden for your grandchildren and you’re doing right by the world, says MONTY DON

Back in January 2002 I found myself, for the first time in 12 years, with no television project lined up for the year ahead.  So I set out to write what I thought would be my definitive work on organic gardening. The book, which until a month before publication had the working title of Completely … Read more