The Garden of Eaden: 2025

Monty Don says 'You must finish these garden jobs by the end of April!'

April is coming to an end and Monty Don has a list of time sensitive gardening tasks that must be completed by the end of April before the May jobs get unwrapped ! In this video English horticulturist Simon goes through them one by one to see which one need doing, which make sense and which of those can be delayed for an other day?

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How to Plant and Grow the Canary Island Date Palm - Phoenix canariensis

Phoenix canariensis, the Canary Island date palm, is a species of flowering plant in the palm family, native to the Canary Islands off the coast of North-western Africa. It is a popular in Mediterranean-like climates around the world, however there are some issues that you will need to be aware of in order for it to grow to its optimum magnificence! So in this video English horticulturist Simon explains it cultural requirements and well as the more common problems experienced with Phoenix canariensis, the Canary Island date palm.

Monty Don's Garden Jobs for April

April has arrived so overnight temperatures have finally started to rise. Warmer soils mean that your plants are emerging from their winter sleep and therefore work will need to be done to maintain your garden standards. In this video, English horticulturist Simon picks over Monty Don's garden tasks for April to help you prioritise what jobs could be actioned in your garden.

Never Make These Five Mistakes Planting and Growing Lavender

Lavenders are amongst the most popular of all hardy flowering plants in the UK, but there are an number of mistakes that can be made which can significantly affect their ornamental flowering displays. Native to the Mediterranean basin, these plants will perform best when their garden environment matches this as much as possible. Get that wrong and problems can quickly follow.

Alan Titchmarsh's Garden Jobs for April

If you are unsure what garden tasks are require for April then don't worry as the Express has published a timely article listing what jobs Alan Titchmarsh prioritises at this time of year. However, it is full of errors so English Horticulturist Simon, picks through them to add his corrections.

Kill Your Lawn Moss Dead!

Cold wet winters will often allow moss to take a hold in your lawn, but what are the causes and what can be done to prevent moss from out competing your grass. In this video, English horticulturist Simon explains the main cause for moss taking over and what can be done to prevent it coming back or just plain kill it dead!

How to Grow the Star of Bethlehem Flower - Ornithogalum dubium 'African ...

If you have found that you have fallen for the charms of the gorgeous 'Star of Bethlehem' - Ornithogalum dubium, but are unsure as to what to do with it once it has arrived home then don't worry. In this video English horticulturist Simon explains exactly what you need to do to get the very best flowering display from your plant year after year.

Ten reasons why your camellias are not flowering

The Camellia genus contains some of the most beautiful of all flowering shrubs, however improper pruning, bud set issues, stress from environmental factors, or inadequate soil conditions can cause your specimens plants to pass through the seasons flowerless! So to find out what can be causing this lack of blooms and how to resolve such issues, English horticulturist Simon discusses his ten reasons why your camellias are not flowering.

Never cut, prune or trim these plants in April

April brings with it the first warm days of spring, so the temptation for many gardeners is to make the garden presentable. This is done not only their own enjoyment, but to show off their hard work and valuable plant collections to guests. Unfortunately once the shears start moulding the spring flush of foliage to more of an eye-pleasing shape, unintended consequences can arise with regards to increase risk of pests and disease, non-flowering and the weakening of individual plant health. To find out how to avoid this check out video by English horticulturist Simon.

Monty Don says never use this garden product - Moss peat is bad!

Goodness me, Monty Don is angry again and this time he is on the war path about the use of moss peat in composts! Find out what he has to say in this video as well as why he may have missed the boat on this subject.

Never Make these Mistakes Growing and Planting Magnolias

Come the spring, Magnolias are one of the first and arguably on the most impressive ornamental flowering trees that will bloom regularly here England. So it easy to become overwhelmed by their magnificent beauty, desiring you to want to purchase one for yourself. However magnolias are not as easy as they would seem at face value as there are a number of simple mistakes that can be made when planting and growing these plants.

Never Make these Ten Gardening, Planting and Seed Sowing Mistakes in April

April has finally arrived. The weather is warming up for spring, and both would-be and experienced gardeners across the country are visiting their local garden centres hoping to bring home a bit of seasonal flower colour to their gardens. The problem is that there is a world of plants to choose from, many of which require particular growing conditions for a successful display. Sadly, there are few knowledge staff available to advise you, so if you make a mistake it is possible that you plant will underperform and in a worst case scenario – die! So in this video English horticulturist Simon gives you his top ten mistakes that are commonly made when growing or planting plants, flower and seeds in April.

Tropical Gardens UK: New Exotic Plants, Flowers and Seeds for 2025 -- Ma...

Ok, you know we can't help ourselves. Its a new season and we have been buying new plants like they are going out in fashion. There is one issue though, and that is since we made this video there has been a tsunami of new plants that have arrives at the door such as tropical bulbs, fancy canna cultivars, pineapple lilies and the list doesn't stop there. So if you want to know what exotic plants we have had come in so far for out tropical effect garden, or just want to know how to make your garden look tropical then check out our video.

Correct! Slugs are no longer considered garden pests!

So it's good news! The Royal Horticultural Society has decided on behalf of the rest of us that slugs are no longer be classified as a pest due to the excellent environmental benefits they provide including the efficient and large scale recycling of plant material. Unfortunately the RHS hasn't had the forethought to tell the slugs this so, at least for now, they will continue to eat all of your most expensive and best-loved plants. Well done to the RHS!

Five Secrets to Growing Giant Sunflowers from Seed

If you are looking to find out how to grow giant sunflowers from seed then English horticulturist Simon gives you his secrets to producing the largest specimens.

Five Mistakes to Avoid Planting and Growing Spider Lily Bulbs - Hymenoca...

Spider lilies and Peruvian daffodils are species and cultivars from the the genus Hymenocallis although Peruvian daffodils have recently moved into their own genus - Ismene. As gorgeous as they are they are not hardy enough to be left outside to overwinter and will need far warmer conditions than our regular hardy bulbs to provide a flowering display. So in this video English horticulturist Simon talks about his five mistakes to avoid when growing Spider Lily Bulbs.

Five Must Have Magnolias you have Probably Never Heard of!

Magnolia trees make for a fantastic specimen in the garden although be aware that some choices will require a huge amount of space to thrive! That being said, they are among some of the most popular of all ornamental trees available with literally thousands of of species and cultivars to choose from. Sadly there are only ever a few to choose from in most garden centres so in this video English horticulturist Simon gives you four more choices to choose from. You are unlikely ever to see these fore sale in your local retailor but fortunately the internet exists so you can research specialist Magnolia mail-order nurseries!

Five Mistakes to Avoid Sowing, Growing and Germinating Seeds

If you are having problems germinating seeds don't worry. English horticulturist Simon explains five of the most common reason as to why the seeds you have sown have not grown.

Never Prune, Cut or Trim these Plants in March

The warm weather has finally arrives, for at least a couple of days, and so the temptation to tidy up in the garden can for some be irritable! That means anything looking remotely untidy will be brought under the strict control of trusty garden shears. However, before you get carried away pruning, cutting or trimming your precious plants just be aware that many common garden plants should never be cut back, pruned or trimmed in March!

Walk with me Tim Parody: Luxury All-inclusive Hotel Review St Lucia, Ea...

Join us as we stay at the Soco House Hotel in Rodney bay, St. Lucia in the East Caribbean in this 4K HD video. We weren't really shocked, in fact we really enjoyed our stay here. This is a 'Walk With Me Tim' parody video so it is myself and Lorna as the featured presenters, we hope you enjoy our Soco House Hotel review. So, is it worth visiting Rodney Bay?

Five Mistakes to Avoid Pruning Roses

If you are looking got find out how to cut, prune or trim your roses then we have the answer for you. When is the right time to cut roses, what are the rules for rose pruning, what part of the rose do you prune, when is the best time to prune roses and can you over prune a rose are all questions that are answered here.

Monty Don's Garden Jobs for March

Spring is just around the corner and with it has come sunnier days and warmer temperatures. So for those of you interested in getting a head start on some gardening, horticultural legend Monty Don has unveiled his top garden jobs for March.

Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens & Mineral Baths Tour, St Lucia, Caribbea...

Join us as we take a walk round the gorgeous Diamond Falls Botanic garden situated in the tropical rainforest of St. Lucia, Caribbean. We are Simon and Lorna, horticulturists from Greenwich University , London.

Never Make these Ten Gardening, Planting and Seed Sowing Mistakes in March

The weather is warming up for spring, and both would-be and experienced gardeners across the country are visiting their local garden centres hoping to bring home a bit of seasonal flower colour to their gardens. The problem is that there is a world of plants to choose from, many of which require particular growing conditions for a successful display. Sadly, there are few knowledge staff available to advise you, so if you make a mistake it is possible that you plant will underperform and in a worst case scenario – die! So in this video English horticulturist Simon gives you his top ten mistakes that are commonly made when growing or planting plants, flower and seeds.

Alan Titchmarsh Unveils his Top Garden Jobs for March

Spring is just around the corner and with it has come sunnier days and warmer temperatures. So for those of you interested in getting a head start on some gardening, horticultural legend Alan Titchmarsh has unveiled his top garden jobs for March.

The Exotic, Beautiful, Tropical Flowers of St Lucia, Caribbean

If you are looking out find out what flowers grow in the Caribbean then you are in luck. In this video we take a look at the most popularly grow exotic, tropical flowers which both native and non-native to St. Lucia. In fact, these are some of the most beautiful flowers you can grow.

Tropical Gardens UK Exotic Garden Jobs for March 4K HD

Welcome to the first exotic garden jobs video of the year. March has brought with it at least slightly longer days, milder nights and an abundance of new weeds to the garden. Oh yes, and emerging spring bulbs and the budding of hardy plants is also on the rise. So join English horticulturist Simon as he takes a look around the garden to see what timely jobs need to be actioned now before things get out of hand.

Monty Don says 'Never do this one Garden job in March'

Bulbs are flowering and weeds are germinating which can only mean one thing! The soil is warming up and spring is near. This means that gardening tasks are mounting, but before you get stuck in to your season gardening jobs there is one that Monty Don recommends you do not do! What is it and why.

Beautiful Coral Reef Fish, Relaxing, Calming Music, Coral Reef Fish, & S...

Sit back, relax, and embark on a colourful sea undersea voyage filled with the awe-inspiring wildlife wonders of the coral reefs from around the world. In this film viewers will see a wide array of colourful sea life scenes including dolphins, whales, turtles, sea lions, groupers, nemo fish, rays, bait balls and more. All with the background sound of relaxing, calming, soothing music.

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Walk with me Tim 'Parody': Travel Day - Gatwick, England to St. Lucia, C...

Join us in this 'Walk With Me Tim' Parody video as we spend an entire day travelling from Gatwick airport, London, England, across the Atlantic sea to the wonderfully tropical Caribbean island of St. Lucia.

Five Mistakes to Avoid Growing and Planting the Canary Island Date Palm ...

The Canary Island Date Palm - Phoenix canariensis is an iconic palm tree planted in huge quantities across the Mediterranean and Americas. Despite it's popularity, there can be some cultural issues related to growing this magnificent plant so in this video English horticulturist Simon pops over to the Canary Islands to explains his five mistakes to avoid when growing it. So, how do you take care of the canary island date palm?

Alan Titchmarsh Shares what you should plant in February - Bare-root Roses

In a recent interview with Lorraine Kelly, national treasure and celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh offered some gardening advice on to what would be a great plant to grow in February. On this occasion he recommends bare-root roses. So check out this video to find out to plant in the ground or pot on bare-roots roses as well has how to avoid the many mistakes.

Never Cut these Plants in February

After a long winter of watching the garden stagnate, many of us are desperate to get outside to do some work and often that means cutting back and shaping untidy plants. However there are a number of trees and shrubs that you should never trim, cut, shape or prune in February! So in this video English horticulturist Simon discusses his top plants that should be left untouched and the reasons why.

Five Mistakes to Avoid Growing and Planting Bare Root Roses

With spring just around the corner and bare root trees and shrubs available for at least another month, now is the ideal time to pick up some fantastic bare-root rose bargains. However, its not really a bargain if you are unaware of some of the mistakes that can be made when planting, growing or potting them on! So in this video English horticulturist Simon explains his top five mistakes that you should try to avoid with bare root roses so that you cab produce the very best flower display later on in the growing season.

Monty Dons says 'Cut back these Three Plants NOW for February'

Spring is just around the corner and in order to get some early gardening jobs completed in a timely manner Monty Don has issued some pertinent advice for February. In this video he discusses three plants that will need to be cut this month, as well as some last minute pruning jobs if you missed out on them earlier on in the year!

What Flowers To Sow in February, and What to Sow in Winter. Best Seeds f...

February is here and while we are still in the depths of winter the days are increasing in length and every now and again the sun appears! This means that spring is only just around the corner so to make the most of our relatively short growing period the early gardeners amongst you will already be sowing seeds in order the hit the ground running once the threat of late frosts have passed. So in this video English horticulturist Simon discusses his favourite flower seeds to start early.

Alan Titchmarsh's Five Favourite Flowers

Alan Titchmarsh is one of England's most beloved TV gardeners and in this video we discuss his five favourite flowers. Now they may not be to everyone's tastes but we are all entitled to our own opinions. So in this video English horticulturist Simon give his!

Monty Don's Full List of Seeds to be Sown in February

This is Monty Dons full list of vegetable seeds to be planted in February. The list is broken down into the following groups:

Heated propagators for Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and aubergines at approximately 20 Celsius

Peas in root trainers, deep modular tray or toilet rolls

Chit potatoes – first and second earlies to get the sprouting earlier. This will give you an earlier crop compared to not chitting

Onions, spring onions, leeks, lettuce, asparagus, artichokes, beetroot, cabbage and cauliflower on a warm windowsill

Under a cloche or a polytunnel - Carrots,

Outside if the soil is workable - Broad beans, Garlic bulbs and Onion sets

Tropical Gardens UK: These are the Exotic Seeds we are Growing, Sowing ...

In this video English horticulturist Simon explains which exotic flower seeds he will be sowing and germinating for his tropical effect garden this February and March.

Alan Titchmarsh Issues Warning to Gardeners Growing Herbs this February!

Alan Titchmarsh is well known for issuing excellent gardening advice. In this video he expresses his concern about the onset of freezing temperatures in a recent article online and English horticulturist checks out what that could mean for the herbs growing in your garden. So, just what is the advice for growing herbs?

Monty Don Shares his Essential Gardening Jobs to do in February to 'Prep...

With the onset of March no more than a few weeks away, Monty Don is keen to get on with as many time sensitive gardening Jobs completed now in order to prepare for heavy workload of spring. The more garden tasks you can get done now, the easier your garden will be to manage and maintain once the growing season is in full swing. So in this video we check out what Monty Don's gardening advice has in store for us.

Gardening Jobs that King Charles Would Expect Completed by January

As King of England, King Charles has a lot on his plate and I am not talking about organically grown produce from Highgrove. Well I am in part. As custodian of the royal palaces and their grounds, and committed organic gardener, King Charles is incredibly enthusiastic about his gardens and as such loves naturally produce fruits and vegetables from his own grounds being served up at mealtimes. So in this video English horticulturist Simon explores what plants are grown in the royals gardens and the time frame for works put in place for their season production in January.

Alan Titchmarsh says 'Complete these Three Gardening Jobs before Spring'

Spring is only just around the corner and with a wealth of jobs to be completed within a short space of time Alan Titchmarsh has offered some top gardening advice. In this video we discuss the three gardening jobs than you can complete before the spring to save you not just in time but in loss of plant stock.

Monty Don says 'These Garden Jobs Should be Finished by the End of Janua...

Join us as we are admonished by Monty Don for not completing our January Garden Jobs in the allotted time of January. Not really, Monty Don wasn't available as he is currently busy filming yet another series about gardens for the BBC which I have yet to have been invited to as an unpaid researcher! I am sure he will be describing something at Baroque at least once per episode! Nevertheless, Monty has his list of gardening Tasks for January which we will be checking through and offering additional advice. Its a good thing no-one reads these!

Cactus Garden, Lanzarote - Jardín de Cactus, César Manrique Tour

Exactly ten years ago Lorna and I had the opportunity to visit one of our favourite cacti gardens found on the stunning subtropical island of Lanzarote. Since then we had always wanted to go back, although when we do revisit gardens we are often disappointed - such was our return to Majorelle Gardens in Morocco! Arguably, this time around , César Manrique's Jardin de Cactus was even better so check out part one of our two part series, the link to the second video will be listed down below once published.

Simon says 'Plant these Bulbs for January Flowers'

January is one of the most difficult months to try and create some season colour in the garden. So in this video English horticulturist Simon lists his favourite bulbs for January flowers.

Monty Don says 'Plant these four vegetables now'

Spring is just around the corner which means its time to start sowing those early seeds. So in this video English horticulturist Simon discusses what salad and vegetable crops 'Gardening National Treasure' Monty Don is planning on planting now during the month of January!

How to Winter Cold Protect Exotic Garden Plants

What is the best winter plant protection? Well if you are talking about an exotic garden then that can vary depending on the plants you have. So in this video English horticulturist Simon explains which plants he earmarked for cold management and exactly how that looks. Now pull out your horticultural fleece, dry mulches and rain covers and lets get to it.

Never Cut these Trees in Winter

When should you cut back trees? Well, for the most part, winter is usually best. However, be aware that there are a number of trees that should never be cut back in the winter due to issues with disease and infection, affecting ornamental display and damage to health due to the bleeding of excessive sap! So in this video English horticulturist Simon discusses the most commonly found trees which should never be cut in the winter as well as identifying the best time depending on the species or cultivar.

Monty Don says 'Complete the Garden Jobs in January!'

Some of you may be thinking...

'What jobs can be done in the garden during the winter as I really hate staying warm and cosy in my lovely middle class home, wrapped up on my sofa with a heated blanket and hot cup of cocoa watching reruns of place in the Sun with Jasmine Harman?'

Well, if that sounds like you then you are in luck as the legacy media has published an article listing Monte Don's top gardening jobs for January. However all is not as it seems, so to find out more check out English horticulturist Simon's take on this new news!

Its a good thing that no one actually reads these descriptions otherwise my sarcasm might get mentioned in the comments. Go on teachers pet. Prove me wrong!

How to Overwinter Ginger Lilies - Hedychium

While there are a number of Ginger Lily - Hedychium species and hybrids which will tolerate freezing conditions, temperatures dipping below -5 degrees Celsius are likely to cause root damage affecting the condition of the plant and its ability to provide an decent ornamental display over the following summer. To help mitigate this damage it is worth putting in place some cold protection to stave off the worst of the winter weather. In this video English horticulturist Simon show you what his winter management strategy will be for his ginger lilies this year. Can a ginger plant survive winter? Let's find out.

Walk With Me Tim Parody: Lanzarote, Costa Teguise - Hotel Beatriz Costa ...

Welcome to our second 'Walk With Me Tim' parody video where we stay and review the Hotel Beatriz Costa and Spa, Costa Teguise, Lanzarote.

Alan Titchmarsh Issues Snow Warning to Gardeners

Winter is officially here with the arrival of the first UK snow warning. However if you are worried about what this may mean for your garden plants then top gardening presenter Alan Titchmarch has some great advice for you to help avoid any unnecessary damage.

Tropical gardens UK: Behind the Scenes of our Exotic Garden New Years Day

It's the first day of the new year and while most of us have put gardening on hold, there are still a few idiots such as myself who still feel the need to faff about to keep things looking neat and tidy - and also to to put management in place to prevent the loss of tender, overpriced plants! So here it is, our behind the scenes tour of our exotic garden.

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