Episode 27

Autumn is in the air at Longmeadow, and with cooler and wetter days ahead, Monty is lifting plants to protect them during the winter months. He is also checking on the cuttings that will help shape next year's garden. Looking ahead, he plants up colourful autumn bulbs in containers and keeps a watchful eye on his ripening pumpkins.

Carol Klein reveals the results of her border experiment, demonstrating how it’s possible to grow flowers and edibles side by side in a single small plot, avoiding a compromise on taste and beauty.

Frances Tophill meets plantsman James Hitchmough in his private garden in Somerset to learn more about how he is developing a planting palette for a changing climate. There's a secret urban garden in Bristol bursting with bold planting and vibrant colour, plus a remarkable community group whose thriving garden is helping cultivate connections, confidence and friendship in Sheffield.