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Joe Swift and Rachel de Thame are joined by James Wong to give a guided tour of the show. In a cookery special, a signature pizza is created for each of the BBC's main gardening presenters using the showground's Grow Your Own exhibits, and there is a homage to roses in a special festival in the Floral Marquee.
Joe Swift and Rachel de Thame present a preview of the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show run by the Royal Horticultural Society. The show celebrates 500 years since Henry VIII's accession to the throne with gardens designed for each of his wives. A special feature, The Conceptual Gardens, sparks controversy between plant purists and art lovers, and all the beauty of the season's top blooms is displayed to its best advantage in the show's largest ever Floral Marquee.
Monty Don, Rachel de Thame and Joe Swift host a week of gardening excellence from 2013's RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. In the first of three programmes, Monty meets a tropical plant expert urging gardeners to think big and bold however small their garden. Joe and Rachel look at the show gardens offering new ideas this year and a group of army wives explain why they have brought their moveable vegetable garden to Hampton Court.
Garden writer Alys Fowler and designers Ann-Marie Powell and Andy Sturgeon join Monty Don, Joe Swift and Rachel de Thame at this year's RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. The event has a countryside theme and so Andy Sturgeon looks at the best cottage garden plants on offer, while Ann-Marie is on the trail of must-have flowers for scent. Monty and Joe also take a look at the show gardens inspired by the Great British countryside, while Rachel discovers what makes 2013's Rose of the Year a winner.
Monty Don and the team continue their tour of the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Monty and Chelsea designer Andy Sturgeon share their thoughts on 2013's conceptual show gardens, which offer unusual approaches to a range of thought-provoking subjects. Joe Swift and Ann-Marie Powell go shopping for the perfect garden in a pot, while Rachel de Thame meets the butterfly expert responsible for bringing a flight of tropical butterflies to a biome created at the show this year.
Monty Don, Rachel de Thame and Joe Swift preview the Royal Horticultural Society's 2014 Hampton Court Palace Flower Show before the gates open. In the first of three programmes Monty takes a look around the newly planted Palace kitchen garden and discovers what Henry VIII would have demanded for dinner. Joe gets a flavour of the large show gardens and Rachel reveals the coveted title of Rose of the Year.
Monty Don, Joe Swift and Rachel de Thame are joined by Carol Klein and Toby Buckland at this year's RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Monty discovers the vital but invisible creatures that lurk within our gardens. Joe learns about the plight of Britain's hedgehogs and discovers how gardeners can help. Carol looks at plants that attract pollinators to your garden, whilst Toby is solving everyday garden design problems. Rachel enjoys this year's brand new roses and Matthew Keightley, winner of The People's Choice award at this year's Chelsea Flower Show, takes a look at this year's must have plants.
Monty Don and the team are joined by chef and RHS ambassador Mary Berry as they continue their tour of The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show and take a closer look at conceptual gardens. Joe shares his passion for Antipodean plants and takes a look around an Australian inspired show garden. Rachel learns about the lost language of plants from jewellery expert Geoffrey Munn, Carol takes a look at summer exotics in the Floral Pavilion, Matthew Keightley meets the winner of the One Show garden design competition and Toby has the best tips and solutions for growing plants in containers.
Monty Don, Rachel de Thame and Joe Swift preview the 25th Royal Horticultural Society's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which this year is celebrating its silver anniversary. In the first of four programmes, Monty Don and Joe Swift look back to the show's beginnings back in 1990 and talk to the exhibitors who have been at the show since the start. Rachel de Thame talks to the Historic Rose Group, and chief curator of the Royal Palaces Lucy Worsley explores Hampton's famous maze.
Monty Don, Joe Swift and Rachel de Thame are joined by Carol Klein and James Wong at the 25th RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Rachel de Thame reveals the winner of Rose of the Year. Joe takes a look around this year's conceptual gardens based on the senses. James takes a tour of the Growing Tastes Marquee and Carol has everything you need to know about clematis.
Monty Don and the team continue their tour of the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, this year celebrating its 25th anniversary. Monty takes a look at the new plants being launched at the show and looks back at the top flowers of 1990 when the flower show began. Carol meets plants with personalities and James highlights the plants that can give the jungle look.
In the final programme from the 25th Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, Monty and the team look at bee-friendly plants and learn more about salvias. James Wong takes a look around the plant village, whilst Carol looks at the importance of single flowers for insects. Joe looks back to the show's beginning in 1990 to compare the flower show then and now.
Monty Don and Joe Swift preview the Royal Horticultural Society's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. In the first of three programmes, Monty Don and Joe Swift take a first look at the show gardens. James Wong meets the head gardener at Canterbury Cathedral, who is bringing his Japanese grass collection to the show. Rachel De Thame explores the famous festival of roses and Carol Klein is in the floral marquee looking at some of the stand-out floral exhibits. Mark Lane shares innovative garden ideas he has spotted at Hampton.
Monty Don and Joe Swift are joined by Carol Klein, Rachel de Thame, Adam Frost, James Wong and Toby Buckland at the Royal Horticultural Society's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Monty tours the new Capability Brown garden category and Joe takes a look around this year's conceptual gardens. Carol demonstrates how to create the perfect cottage garden, Adam takes a look at newly launched plants and flowers and Rachel meets a garden designer who has created a perfume garden.
Monty Don and the team continue their tour of the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Rachel de Thame reveals the rose of the year. Monty discovers giant garlic. Adam Frost takes a tour round the world gardens. Toby looks at gardens to chill out in. Carol discovers the exotic plants you can grow in your garden and guest Martin Clunes looks at the perfect garden for dogs.
Monty Don and Joe Swift take a first look at the Royal Horticultural Society's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. In the first of three programmes, Monty, Joe and a team of experts review the diverse range of show gardens and discover how multi award-winning designer Andy Sturgeon is recycling Chelsea Flower Show gardens of the past. Arit Anderson reveals the stories behind the conceptual gardens, and Adam Frost begins his nightly guide on how best to use plants in the design of his own garden. Carol Klein is in the floral marquee, looking at the best of the high summer exhibits, while Rachel de Thame demonstrates how to get the most out of your flowering border plants for the rest of the summer.
Monty Don and Joe Swift are joined by Carol Klein, Rachel De Thame, Adam Frost, Toby Buckland and Nick Bailey at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Monty tours the new RHS Kitchen Garden and Joe takes a look around a garden designed for blind veterans. Carol explores the Rose Marquee to uncover the new varieties on display. Adam continues his series looking at how to best use plants when designing your dream garden, whilst Nick reveals the science behind scent.
Monty Don, Joe Swift and the team continue their tour of the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Arit Anderson and Mark Lane take a look at the show gardens designed to deliver powerful messages, whilst Monty meets the designer who is greening up Britain's brownfield spaces. Nick Bailey investigates how best to care for orchids and Toby Buckland showcases the best house plants at the show. Carol Klein reveals the pollinators best suited to British gardens, whilst Rachel de Thame meets the team putting Australasian plants on the map here in the UK. Adam Frost concludes his masterclass on how plants can maximise your own garden's design credentials.
Joe Swift and Jo Whiley take a look at what's in store at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. In the first of five programmes, Joe and Jo are joined by experts Carol Klein, Adam Frost, Arit Anderson and Nick Bailey to reveal some of the stunning show gardens and high summer exhibits in the floral marquee.
Joe Swift and Jo Whiley are back at the world's largest annual flower show, the Royal Horticultural Society's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, where they reveal the winners of the Best Show Garden and the Best Floral Exhibit. Joe and Jo are joined by experts Carol Klein, Adam Frost, Frances Tophill, Juliet Sargeant and Mark Lane, who explore some of the themes at Hampton this year, including health and wellbeing, as well as look at new varieties of gardeners' favourite - dahlia.
Joe Swift and Jo Whiley are joined by gardening experts Carol Klein, Adam Frost, Arit Anderson, Nick Bailey and Toby Buckland at the Royal Horticultural Society's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2018. Carol has World Cup fever as she explores plants from across the globe in the Floral Marquee. Toby finds out how to design the perfect family garden, Jo looks at a garden inspired by the topical issue of social media, and Joe talks to a designer whose garden was influenced by a classic children's favourite, the Mr Men books.
Joe Swift, Jo Whiley and team continue their tour of the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Toby Buckland reveals his top al fresco design tips, Adam Frost takes a look around a garden with its own bar, Frances Tophill shows how to create impressive summer containers, and Arit Anderson enjoys the outdoor life in a Scandinavian-inspired garden. Also joining them tonight is Carol Klein, who finds out about new varieties of hydrangeas, Juliet Sargeant explores the importance of grasses and seed heads, Mark Lane looks at a perennial favourite, rose, and Nick Bailey speaks to one of the leading garden designers of our time, Piet Oudolf, who has been named the RHS Horticultural Hero of 2018.
It's the last day at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2018 for Joe Swift, Jo Whiley and team. Carol Klein reveals what to plant for instant results, Arit Anderson has some Hampton-inspired ideas for outside space, and Adam Frost explores how to create privacy in a garden. Toby Buckland meets the winner of Florist of the Year, and Nick Bailey looks in detail at a cut flower favourite, lily.
Joe Swift and Jo Whiley take a first look at just some of the 24 gardens and over 100 floral exhibits at the world’s largest annual flower show – the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2019. In the first of four programmes this week, Joe and Jo are joined by experts Carol Klein, Adam Frost, Arit Anderson and Rachel de Thame as they meet some of the new garden designers at Hampton this year, and explore the glorious show gardens and the dazzling displays in the floral marquee.
Joe Swift and Jo Whiley are back at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival – along with gardening experts Carol Klein, Adam Frost, Rachel de Thame, Arit Anderson, Frances Tophill and Mark Lane – where they will be revealing the winners of this year’s Best Show Garden and the Best Floral Exhibit. Rachel de Thame will be exploring a new rose garden, Frances Tophill reveals how to grow fruit and veg in small spaces, and Adam Frost takes a look round the RHS Back to Nature garden, co-designed by the Duchess of Cambridge.
Joe Swift, Jo Whiley and team tour the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2019, in a programme packed with design ideas and top tips from some of the best growers and nurseries in the land. Experts Carol Klein, Toby Buckland, Adam Frost and Arit Anderson are here to inspire us to get outdoors and enjoy our gardens. Chris Packham talks about the BBC Springwatch Wildlife Garden at Hampton, and explains why our garden spaces are key to helping British wildlife.
It is the last day at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2019 for Joe Swift, Jo Whiley and team – and everyone has that weekend feeling! Carol Klein is in search of foliage with a fizz, Adam Frost shares some top garden design tips, and Arit Anderson shows how to bring the festival feeling into your own garden. The episode also explores the garden dedicated to gardening legend and RHS Horticultural Hero of 2019 - the late Beth Chatto.
Joe Swift and Rachel De Thame head up the team of garden experts as they revel in the joy of the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, offering analysis and advice for every type of gardener from newcomers to seasoned pros. In the first of three programmes, they take a first look at the work of this year’s crop of designers, all of whom have created beautiful and thought-provoking gardens. Carol Klein will be revelling in the Festival of Roses, Arit Anderson discovers the latest trend for no-dig allotments and Toby Buckland begins his guide to creating the perfect outdoor living space for summer. Expect beautiful flowers, aspirational gardens and take-home ideas to appeal to all.
Jo Whiley and Arit Anderson return to the Royal Horticultural Society’s Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, celebrating the newcomers and legends of this annual gardening event with our team of experts. Joe Swift meets the ‘grow your own’ gurus showcasing their work in the RHS community allotments, and Tayshan Hayden Smith joins to share his thoughts on his first ever visit to a flower show. Rachel de Thame celebrates the work of this year’s horticultural icon, designer Tom Stuart Smith, and we catch up with the master growers for 2021, the legendary Hardy's nursery. There’s also lots of take-home advice as Carol Klein explores the plant village with top tips for getting the most from your next garden centre visit, while Toby Buckland continues his guide to creating the perfect outdoor living space.
Rachel De Thame and Joe Swift lead the team for the last instalment from this year's RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. This show-stopper is packed with the brightest and best summer blooms, the latest designs, and take-home tips and tricks for every gardener. Arit Anderson discovers the secret of the perfect cut-flower garden. Mark Lane embarks on a voyage around the world among the diverse plants in the marquee. Carol Klein will be time-travelling with a trip down memory lane to see how planting can trigger memories of yesteryear, as well as revealing the latest plant to bring back into our gardens, the fuchsia. Grenfell gardener Tayshan Hayden-Smith will be checking out the festival's community allotments, and Toby Buckland completes his three-part guide to creating the perfect outdoor living space in your garden.
