Monty Don explores the fascinating history and evolution of the British garden, from the seventeenth century through to the modern day.
A selection of top British television gardeners attempt to inspire the nation to save Britain's rich gardening heritage.
Around the World in 80 Gardens is a BBC series that follows broadcaster Monty Don as he travels all over the planet searching for world-class gardens – ancient and modern, large and small, grand and humble. In total, exactly eighty gardens are featured during his 10 journeys, and include the Alhambra, the gardens of the Taj Mahal in India, the gardens of the Villa D’Este in Italy and many important botanic and royal gardens from Thailand to Bali, from New Zealand to Europe and from China to Mexico.
Monty Don returns to help more amateur horticulturists transform their small or average-sized plots into something extraordinary.
Monty Don conducts his personal 'grand garden tour' around Italy, including the retreats of the affluent north and horticultural gems of the south.