Last night I watched the first episode of Around The World In 80 Gardens. (8.30pm Tuesday nights on ABC). As the BBC say: "In this stunning series, Monty Don set off on an enchanting journey to visit 80 of the world's most celebrated gardens,
from ancient to modern, large to small, and grand to humble."
I must admit that I wasn't disappointed. Monty is a bit of a puncy pom, but he is rather dapper and presents the show with that initimable English charm. Last nights episode took in Mexico City's floating gardens, other Mexican delights and then colour and charm in Cuba. The scenery was sensational but also showed the simplicty of good garden design. Every gardener would have come away with at least one idea they could use.
Next week the show includes gardens from Australia and NZ and includes Dame Elizabeth Murdoch's Cruden farm, in Langwarrin, Melbourne and Alice Springs Desert Park in Northern Territory. Well worth a watch I would have thought
Links: Around The World In 80 Gardens
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