The Secret History of the British Garden

This was an age that gave rise to the landscape garden, which began to appear on a scale that had never been seen before. To witness this gardening revolution, Monty travels to Croome Court, Rousham, and Stanage Park, discovering how these great landscapes were created: from the Georgian clay recipe that transformed garden sculpture to the secrets of mowing with a scythe.

Monty considers the profound effect that two world wars had on Britons' attitude to gardens and gardening. Today gardening is one of the nation's most popular pastimes, and the horticultural industry is an important part of the UK economy. Monty uncovers the stories and reveals the pioneers who have continued to lead this gardening revolution.