Carol Klein, an expert in plants and passionate gardener, shares her wisdom on selecting the perfect plants for challenging garden conditions. She highlights the crucial principle of 'right plant, right place' and its impact on plant health. Carol dives into gardening in boggy areas, revealing resilient plant choices, and discusses the beauty of shade gardening with ferns and epimediums. Her practical tips encourage listeners to experiment and understand their garden's unique environment, making plant selection an engaging adventure.

Carol Klein, an accomplished gardener with extensive experience, shares her fascinating gardening journey. She reflects on her early passion, from teaching to thriving in horticulture, including notable moments at the Chelsea Flower Show. Klein humorously recounts the chaos of show preparations, like a broken-down lorry and a plant thief. She also discusses her transition to television, highlights influential friendships, and expresses her resilience in the face of health challenges, revealing her enduring love for gardening.

Join expert Carol Klein as she shares her propagation prowess, discussing the joys of making plants for free through cuttings, division, and seeds. Learn about growing primulas from seeds and various propagation techniques like layering and root cuttings. Explore the art and science of plant propagation with practical tips on propagating plants like Rubekia and Heleniums. Discover the rewards of starting with seeds and the challenges of propagating plants with hollow stems.