Alan Titchmarsh's Garden Favourites

BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

Published: Monday, 18 March 2024 at 3:52 pm

Alan shares the plants he loves most, what makes them special and gives tips on how to grow them, in this series of short podcasts

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Alan Titchmarsh shares some of the plants and gardens that he loves. From the best flowers to bring an instant burst of spring colour to your garden, to his favourite roses, the best gardens to visit around the world and the plants that are impervious to slugs and snails – well almost – he reveals what makes them special and a little about how to grow them.

Episode eight – Global Gardens

Dreaming of your next holiday? Let Alan Titchmarsh inspire you with his tales of gorgeous gardens to visit around the world.

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Episode seven – Fruit

Save a fortune on supermarket fruit, with Alan Titchmarsh's guide to the most productive fruit to grow.

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Episode six – Slug-Proof Plants

Battling with slugs and snails? Alan Titchmarsh has the plants that are impervious to hungry molluscs.

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Episode five – Roses

From deliciously scented shrubs to voluptuous climbers, there's a rose for every spot. Let Alan Titchmarsh find your perfect rose.

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Episode four – Best Bedding Plants

For non-stop flowers the easy way, Alan Titchmarsh shares the bedding plants that deliver bumper blooms

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Episode three – Dahlias

Discover the dazzling dahlias that will fill your borders with show-stopping blooms for months.

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Episode two – Spring Blossom Trees

Revel in spring's greatest floral spectacle, with Alan Titchmarsh's guide to the best trees for spring blossom, with options for every size garden.

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Episode one – Spring Flowers

Fill your garden with colourful spring flowers, instantly, with Alan Titchmarsh's pick of plants to brighten spring containers.

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