Ep 24. Series 4 - Episode 24 | Wildflower Meadow

In Season 4, Episode 24 of Gardeners' World, titled "Wildflower Meadow," the focus is on creating a naturalistic meadow in a garden. Monty Don starts by visiting a wildflower meadow in his own garden and explains the importance of preserving and promoting these habitats for wildlife. He then shares his tips for sowing a small-scale meadow in an established lawn, including when and how to mow and managing the growth of perennials.

Joe Swift takes a trip to the Cotswolds to visit a meadow created by designer Julie Toll, who offers her advice on creating a meadow that complements the surrounding landscape. He also discusses the importance of meadows as a habitat for endangered species with Butterfly Conservation's Richard Fox.

Adam Frost takes on the challenge of creating a wildflower meadow in a small urban garden, demonstrating how even the tiniest outdoor space can be used to benefit wildlife. He shows how to prepare the soil, prepare the seed mix, and offers his tips for ensuring success.

Frances Tophill shares her tips for planting up containers with wildflowers, creating beautiful and wildlife-friendly displays that can be moved around the garden to suit the season.

Finally, Carol Klein is in Cornwall, where she meets a gardener who has transformed her coastal plot with a mix of wildflowers and exotics, showing the versatility of meadow planting and the benefits it can bring to any garden.

Throughout the episode, the importance of meadows as a habitat for wildlife is emphasized, with numerous examples of the different species that can benefit from this type of planting. The presenters also stress the importance of selecting the right mix of wildflowers and ensuring that they are correctly stored and sown to give the best chance of success. Whether you have a small balcony or a large garden, this episode offers plenty of inspiration for creating a beautiful and wildlife-friendly meadow.