Monty Don: Why it's good to be unruly in the garden episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 1, 2026 · 27 MIN

Monty Don: Why it's good to be unruly in the garden

from BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast · host Immediate Media

Should gardens always be neat and tidy? In this episode, Monty Don makes the case for embracing a little unruliness in the garden. He explains how balancing structured planting with wilder spaces can create healthier habitats for wildlife, improve biodiversity and make gardens more resilient. From lawns and long grass to weeds, mulching and healthy soil, Monty shares practical advice on gardening with nature rather than against. Along the way, he explores why gardens are works of craft rather than wilderness, and how adapting our expectations can help us create beautiful, thriving spaces for both people and wildlife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Sep 1, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Monty Don: Why it's good to be unruly in the garden

0:00 27:47

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast?

This episode is 27 minutes long.

When was this BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on September 1, 2026.

Can I download this BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!