Tonight | Monty Don’s British Gardens visits London and the home counties
Monty Don’s British Gardens continues with a journey through the home counties and London, as Monty explores what makes Britain such a nation of gardeners. The fourth episode of the series focuses on a range of gardens that reveal the passion, patience and imagination behind the country’s love of green spaces.
The series has been exploring British gardens as more than simply beautiful places to visit. They are personal, cultural and often deeply connected to the people who care for them. In this episode, Monty travels through areas strongly associated with British garden life, while also seeking out spaces that offer something a little different.
Monty Don’s British Gardens looks at the way gardens can reflect history and personality. One of the featured gardens has been restored by a famous pop star, while another is lovingly tended on a barge. Those contrasting examples show the breadth of the series. A garden can be grand, modest, traditional or unexpected, but each one can tell a story about care, creativity and belonging.
For viewers who enjoy Monty’s calm and thoughtful approach, this episode offers another chance to see gardens through his eyes. He is not simply looking at plants and landscapes. He is interested in why people garden, how these spaces are maintained, and what they reveal about the British relationship with nature.
The London and home counties setting also gives the episode a strong sense of variety. These are places where private passion and public garden culture often overlap, creating spaces that feel both carefully designed and personally meaningful.
Monty Don’s British Gardens continues to work as both a travel program and a reflection on why gardens matter. Even with limited space, unusual locations or changing histories, the episode shows how people continue to create places of beauty and calm.
Don’t miss Monty Don’s British Gardens, Friday 10 July at 7.30pm on ABC TV and streaming on ABC iview
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