About this season
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.
Episodes (5)
1. Episode 1
Aired 13 May 2021
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.
2. Episode 2
Aired 20 May 2021
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.
3. Episode 3
Aired 27 May 2021
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.
4. Episode 4
Aired 3 June 2021
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.
5. Christmas Magic
Aired 14 December 2021 • 60 min
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.