Synopsis

As late spring approaches, Monty prepares his paradise garden, scattering poppy seeds and tucking in cornflowers for splashes of colour and visual delight. He also gathers rhubarb and offers advice on transplanting shrubs. Toby Buckland delights in the vibrant spring planting during a visit to the magnificent, landscaped gardens of Melbourne Hall in Derbyshire. Rachel de Thame encounters a dedicated dahlia grower, whose career once included working as a florist at the White House for the Obamas.