Kew Gardens: A Year in Bloom
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.
- 2021-2022
- 2 seasons
- Documentary
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.
Season 2 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Episode #2.1
44 mins
It's early spring in Kew Gardens and daffodils, crocuses and magnolia are bringing out the visitors in search of the first colour of the year. We also visit Kew's sister garden at Wakehurst to learn how a coppice hedgerow is created.
Episode 2
Episode #2.2
44 mins
Not all bluebells are equally welcome, and at Wakehurst, RBG Kew's wild botanic garden in Sussex, Iain is on a mission to hunt down the Spanish bluebell. A pair of trees have suffered storm damage and been hit by an aggressive fungus.
Episode 3
Episode #2.3
44 mins
Carlos and Lucy think they have discovered a new third species of giant waterlily previously unknown to science. At Wakehurst, Lucy and the tree gang have to deal with some invasive rhododendrons that are threatening the plant collection.
Episode 4
Episode #2.4
43 mins
The peonies are out in Kew Gardens, with staff and visitors enjoying their moment in the sunshine. Joe undertakes a massive, year long renovation of the peony garden. There is also an overhaul of the Kitchen Garden.
Episode 5
Episode #2.5
44 mins
Summer means roses in Kew Gardens, and visitors are flocking to the historic Rose Garden, while Dave tackles the massive dead-heading job they bring. Kevin contemplates an epic pruning job. Alberto awaits the flowering of the titan arum.
Episode 6
Episode #2.6
44 mins
It's winter in Kew Gardens, a carpet of snowdrops bring in the visitors, whilst in the Rock Garden Faye tells us about the world of Galanthophiles - the official name for snowdrop obsessives. Alberto prepares for his first orchid festival.
Episode 7