It’s tough to picture a gardening icon like Alan Titchmarsh ever getting caught out. He’s the kind of presenter people assume has every border planned, every plant identified, and every bed looking camera-ready. But even he has one mistake that still makes him cringe—and it’s the most relatable kind of garden blunder: a missing label. … Read more
February can feel like the garden is stuck in neutral—cold mornings, soggy soil, and not much “happening” at first glance. But this is actually when the garden quietly wakes up, and the small wins you stack now decide how frantic (or calm) spring will feel. The trick is to work with the weather, not against … Read more
Monty Don has shared another sad update from Longmeadow: his dog Peggy has died, just a few weeks shy of her 16th birthday. In a brief message to followers, he said she went “gently and without fuss,” and described her as “eccentric, quirky, infinitely gentle and loving” — the kind of dog whose personality fills … Read more
Winter doesn’t pause your garden — it changes the rules. A lot of common “helpful” habits in cold months quietly set you up for weak growth, dead patches, and stressed plants once spring arrives. Here are the biggest winter gardening mistakes (and what to do instead), backed by university extensions and major horticulture authorities. 1) … Read more
January might feel like the quietest month in the garden, but Monty Don says it’s actually prime time for one of his favourite crops: chillies. The key isn’t just sowing early — it’s when you water. On his blog, the Gardeners’ World presenter explains that chilli seeds are the first he starts each new year … Read more
From the outside, Monty Don’s life seems like the ultimate comfort watch: muddy boots, gentle advice, and the steady rhythm of the seasons. He’s the calm voice UK gardeners trust when everything feels grey. But here’s the twist Monty has admitted himself: winter doesn’t just change the garden. It changes him. And behind the scenes, … Read more
For a while, it sounded like Ben and Erin Napier’s most personal HGTV spinoff might never make it to air. The Home Town stars had been helping close friends turn Laurel’s long-awaited Heirloom Hotel into a centerpiece project for Home Town: Inn This Together — a massive restoration of the historic 1930 Kress building in … Read more
Monty Don is known for making gardening feel calm, simple, and deeply human. But at BBC Gardeners’ World Live, the beloved presenter shared something far more personal than planting tips — a quiet plan to leave his family a living reminder of him long after he’s gone. Speaking to the crowd, Monty opened up about … Read more
Alan Titchmarsh has always made gardening look soothing—like the worst thing that can happen is a slug invasion. But in January 2026, the beloved TV presenter and author sparked fresh concern when he candidly acknowledged that his body doesn’t always “bounce back” the way it used to. And before we get to what he said … Read more
January often gets written off as the “dead month” in the garden. The beds look bare, the lawn barely grows, and the weather seems determined to stop you from doing anything useful. But Monty Don has long treated January differently. In his view, this is the month where small, steady jobs—done at the right moment … Read more
