Name: Kew Gardens: A Year in Bloom
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Bill Patterson

Bill Patterson

Observational documentary going behind the scenes to follow the work of staff at London's Kew Gardens - 320 acres of the most diverse, exciting and important plant life in the world nestled in the suburbs of London.

Kew Gardens: A Year in Bloom

The team make sure the banana plants don't break the ceiling in Palm House and conservatories manager Scott is busy preparing for the 25th Orchid Festival.

Episode 1

The Tree Gang are busy mulching the 14,000 trees that make up the arboretum and Tony is on Cherry Walk to lay out his ambitions for the display.

Episode 2

The staff are busy with watering plants to help reduce the effects of the summer drought and Lucy reveals how she maintains the Great Board Walk Border.

Episode 3

On Cherry Walk, 6,000 tulip bulbs are planted for spring flowering and in the kitchen garden, Helena plants onions in a bid to avoid an onion-munching bug.

Episode 4

Follows Christmas celebrations at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew as staff prepare for one of their busiest times of year. Vegetables are prepared ready for a special feast and lights are hung from Britian's tallest living Christmas tree.

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