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The Worst Episodes of Monty Don's French Gardens

Every episode of Monty Don's French Gardens ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Monty Don's French Gardens!

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Gardening Expert Monty Don visits gardens in France.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Monty Don's French Gardens Season 1 Episode 1 - Gardens of Power and Passion
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Gardens of Power and Passion

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    Monty Don he tells the stories behind France's most important historic gardens. These include elaborate walled gardens designed to please the mistress - and then the wife - of a king, magnificent displays of flowers and fountains that involved thousands of soldiers moving tracts of land and incited violent jealousy in another monarch, and a modern-day chateau garden that came close to bankrupting its owner. Monty sees how throughout history the French have used gardens as a public expression of money, power and passion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Monty Don's French Gardens Season 1 Episode 3 - The Artistic Garden
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #2 - The Artistic Garden

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    Monty Don turns to France's famous artistic tradition to see what influence it has had on the country's gardens. Monty travels to some of the most celebrated artists' gardens, including the one created by the impressionist Claude Monet, who planted and painted his garden for half his life. Monty also matches the paintings to the garden of Paul Cezanne, as well as visiting several contemporary artistic gardens to see how the use of plants and trees has evolved into new and varied styles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Monty Don's French Gardens Season 1 Episode 2 - The Gourmet Garden
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #3 - The Gourmet Garden

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    Monty turns to the French love of food and finds out how this has influenced their gardens. He travels to some of the most famous 'potager' or kitchen gardens, where vegetables and flowers are planted together in elaborate and beautiful displays. He talks to gardeners about this style of planting which has been copied the world over. He also visits allotments, learns to pick asparagus, enjoys some of the best produce from the land and learns about the importance the French attach to the soil.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Gardens of Power and Passion" is the worst rated episode of "Monty Don's French Gardens". It scored 7.8/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/1/2013. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Artistic Garden".