Growing plants since 1969, Tony from Devine Nurseries in Yorkshire spoke to Ken Crowther about winning his first trophy when he was 14-years-old when he won Best in Show at Leicester County Show for growing the pure white dahlia, Sterling Silver.

After a number of years of neglect the historic gardens created in the 1700s at Hedingham Castle have been restored. Present owner Demetra Lindsay told Ken Crowther how they have worked to redevelop the gardens which had not been touched for nearly 60 years.

After a number of years of neglect the historic gardens created in the 1700s at Hedingham Castle have been restored. Present owner Demetra Lindsay told Ken Crowther how they have worked to redevelop the gardens which had not been touched for nearly 60 years.

After a number of years of neglect the historic gardens created in the 1700s at Hedingham Castle have been restored. Present owner Demetra Lindsay told Ken Crowther how they have worked to redevelop the gardens which had not been touched for nearly 60 years.

Growing plants since 1969, Tony from Devine Nurseries in Yorkshire spoke to Ken Crowther about winning his first trophy when he was 14-years-old when he won Best in Show at Leicester County Show for growing the pure white dahlia, Sterling Silver.

The 160 acre grounds of Hedingham Castle in Essex, include 110 acres of trees. The huge Liriodendron or tulip tree is one of the most impressive features. Head gardener Chris Wright gave Ken Crowther a tour to see some of the other delights to be found within the grounds.

York Gate is a one-acre garden in the Arts and Crafts style, hidden behind the church of St John the Baptist in Adel on the outskirts of Leed. The gardens were bequeathed to Perennial, the charity dedicated to help people in horticulture, in 1994 ensuring the gardens could be continued to enjoy the public. Head gardener Adam Bowley showed Ken Crowther around.

The Queensland Garden Expo is the biggest garden show in the north of Australia. The three day event attracts visitors from all over Australia and New Zealand with 500 stands, display gardens, specialist nurseries and loads more as John Mason has been finding out.

Organic gardener, radio and television presenter Bob Flowerdew recalls how difficult it was to get anything to grow at the start of the year. He told Ken Crowther about his poor carrot and parsnip crops and his wonderful cabbages.

Theorist, academic and journalist, Germaine Greer is putting nature back on land she owns in her native Australia. The land is surveyed to discover what is actually there; seeds are collected, propagated, hardened off for two years then replanted as she explained to Ken Crowther.