Claire Lowrie

Joining Alan at Manor Farm are Dame Maureen Lipman, Grantchester's Al Weaver, and musical sensation Trevor Dion Nicholas - also on the programme, we celebrate the reliable, big-hearted, endlessly enthusiastic and ever-faithful Labrador, houseplant expert Claire Lowrie shows us the indoor greenery that can keep our spirits up right through to spring, and we take to the slopes in the Best of British feature as Andy Clarke's here with the very best in apres-ski tipples.

As we head into summer, Alan answers a viewer's gardening question, Camilla Bassett-Smith explores a spectacular coastal garden, Claire Lowrie shares advice on summer-proofing houseplants, and Katy Watson reveals how to plant smartly for both droughts and downpours.

Alan shares more practical tips and seasonal highlights from his own patch, Anna Greenland explores the renowned dry garden at Hyde Hall in Essex and offers inspiration for planting in hot and dry conditions without compromising on beauty, and houseplant expert Claire Lowrie returns to tackle some of the most common indoor plant dilemmas.