Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens (Episode 3): Greece

In Episode 3 of Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens, the journey arrives in Greece—where ancient landscapes, mythology, and Mediterranean light have shaped garden design for thousands of years.

From shaded courtyards framed by whitewashed walls to terraces lined with olive trees and aromatic herbs, this episode explores how classical ideals of beauty, balance, and harmony continue to influence modern Greek gardens. Monty traces the roots of Western garden design back to antiquity, uncovering how philosophy, climate, and culture shaped outdoor spaces that were both practical and poetic.

Set against the brilliant blues of the Adriatic and Aegean worlds, Greece reveals gardens that are timeless—where stone, sun, and sea meet careful cultivation. A magnificent chapter in a series that celebrates the enduring relationship between people, plants, and place.