The Secret History Of The British Garden

Horticulture enthusiast Monty Don is on a mission to unravel the history behind Britain's gardens in this four-part documentary miniseries. Each episode focuses on a different century, from the 1600s leading up to the modern day. The presenter explores the influences that impacted the legacy of British gardens, from politics to religion and culture to sculptures. Travelling to particular areas of interest, Don visits surviving remains of green heritage, including the 17th-century garden at Levens Hall in Cumbria, the Hampton Court gardens and the Derby Arboretum. … MORE