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As plants begin to show their early growth, Monty gets plenty of plants for free when he demonstrates how to make the most of herbaceous perennials.

As plants begin to show their early growth, Monty gets plenty of plants for free when he demonstrates how to make the most of herbaceous perennials. He also cuts back pelargoniums that have overwintered in the greenhouse and makes a start on sowing vegetables.

Nick Bailey shares plans for his new garden in Northamptonshire and shows us how to create a container garden ideal for those on the move. Frances Tophill discovers more ways to use cut flowers as she visits a florist in Devon.

Sue Kent has plenty to do to start the growing season in her Swansea garden as she creates a white border and experiments with an unusual way to grow container vegetables. And Rachel de Thame celebrates the majestic hellebore.

In Somerset, a gardener who has maximised the impoverished soil surrounding a derelict barn to create a romantic wilderness. And a hobby cactus grower from Reading who rescues and revives these intriguing plants.

Plus more of the films that have been sent in by viewers.

58 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Monty Don
Presenter Nick Bailey
Presenter Sue Kent
Presenter Rachel de Thame
Presenter Frances Tophill
Executive Producer Gary Broadhurst
Series Producer Sharon Fisher
Production Manager Ash Morris

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