Monty Don participates in the fourth season of Talking Gardens podcast
The much-anticipated fourth season of Talking Gardens is set to launch on Tuesday, 22 October. Renowned gardening personality, Monty Don, will once again grace the podcast, sharing his unique insights and challenging traditional gardening norms.
In this new season, Monty Don expresses his belief that plants are not essential for gardens. He argues that gardens should be personalised to the individual's enjoyment, rather than adhering to traditional expectations. Monty Don draws inspiration from various gardens, such as the sculpted garden at Stowe and Luis Barragán's roof garden, which feature minimal or no plants but are renowned for their design and atmosphere.
During his appearance, Monty Don emphasises the importance of incorporating elements like architecture, walls, and natural elements like the sky into garden design. This broader, more inclusive approach to what constitutes a garden reflects Monty Don's enthusiastic and broad view of gardening, welcoming all garden types and styles.
Key discussion points in this episode include:
- Challenging the conventional belief that a garden must be plant-focused.
- The idea that gardens are spaces for personal expression and enjoyment rather than solely botanical display.
- References to historical and modern gardens that prioritise structure, colour, and space without emphasising plants.
- The notion that a garden's essence can be captured by elements other than plants, such as architecture, walls, and natural elements like the sky.
Apart from Monty Don, other notable guests in Talking Gardens season 4 include Jinny Blom, Ulf Nordfjell, John Little, Charles Dowding, Rosy Hardy, Shane Connolly, and Sarah Raven, among others. The final episode of the season will be a live podcast recorded at the Garden Museum in London, featuring Nigel Slater.
Previously, Talking Gardens has featured guests such as Piet Oudolf, Sarah Price, Nigel Dunnett, Fergus Garrett, Ann-Marie Powell, Andy Sturgeon, Troy Scott Smith, Kate Humble, Tom Stuart-Smith, Isabel Bannerman, and James Wong. In November 2023, Talking Gardens season 4 won the Garden Podcast of the Year Award at the Garden Media Guild Awards.
In addition to his discussions on Talking Gardens, Monty Don also provides practical gardening advice through videos on seasonal garden jobs, such as pruning roses in July and tasks specific to August. These videos offer instructional advice rather than the discussion points from Talking Gardens specifically.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice, Monty Don's appearance on Talking Gardens is sure to inspire and challenge your perspectives on gardening. Tune in to Talking Gardens season 4 starting on Tuesday, 22 October.
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- Monty Don, in his Talking Gardens appearance, expresses that horticulture is not a prerequisite for gardens, as he advocates for personalized spaces that focus on individual enjoyment.
- In the upcoming fourth season of Talking Gardens, Monty Don explores the lifestyle of gardening, emphasizing the importance of incorporating architecture, walls, and natural elements like the sky into garden design.
- The new season of Talking Gardens, available from home-and-garden platforms, features notable guests like Jinny Blom, John Little, and Sarah Raven, all contributors to a more encompassing view of gardening.
