Ep 6. Series 3 - Episode 6 | Mini-meadow
- September 23, 2021
- 28 min
In the sixth episode of the third season of Gardeners' World, the focus is on creating mini-meadows. Presenter Monty Don shows viewers how to create a wildflower meadow in a small space, using a variety of techniques to achieve maximum results. He demonstrates how to select the correct plants for the space and how to create an environment in which they can thrive.
Guest presenter and expert ecologist Keith Porter also provides advice on how to encourage wildlife into the mini-meadow, including tips on how to attract pollinators and beneficial insects. The episode explores the benefits of creating a mini-meadow, including enhancing biodiversity and providing an aesthetically pleasing feature in the garden.
In addition to mini-meadows, the episode also features tips on how to care for container-grown plants and fruit trees, as well as advice on growing potatoes in containers. Monty also visits a community garden in London, where volunteers have transformed an abandoned plot into a thriving green space.
Throughout the episode, Monty shares his wealth of gardening knowledge, offering helpful advice on everything from composting to pruning. With stunning footage of wildflowers and buzzing bee colonies, this episode is sure to inspire viewers to create their own mini-meadow and embrace the beauty of the natural world.