Monty Don on dahlias, colour and gardening through the seasons
About this episode
Monty Don discusses dahlias and their role in late-summer gardens, sharing tips on varieties, colour, and seasonal gardening.
Monty Don joins us to celebrate one of the stars of the late-summer garden: the dahlia. From favourite varieties and colour combinations to overwintering techniques and growing dahlias in containers, Monty shares how he uses these vibrant plants to keep Longmeadow looking spectacular well into autumn. He also reflects on the creation of his famous Jewel Garden, explains why late-season interest is so important, and reveals the other plants he relies on to bring colour and drama when many gardens are beginning to fade. Packed with practical advice and gardening inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Guest: Monty Don
Topics covered
- dahlias
- gardening
- seasonal gardening
- colour combinations
- overwintering techniques
- container gardening
Keywords
- dahlias
- gardening tips
- Monty Don
- seasonal interest
- Jewel Garden
- overwintering
- container gardening
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast
Books & works: Jewel Garden
Places: Longmeadow
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