Around the World in 80 Gardens
Australia and New Zealand
TV-G
S1 E2 Feb 9, 2008 60m8.4
Monty travels to two of the youngest gardening cultures in the world. But it's not just about dreamy climates and wonderful plants. Monty sets out from the aptly named Botany Bay to uncover a story of culture clash and invasion, where the gentle habits of the indigenous people and the extraordinary natural landscapes have been dashed aside in favour of imported plants and a very 'English' garden style. In New Zealand, he sets off in search of the wild heart of the country, where he revels in a magical rainforest garden created entirely of native plants.
Gardens:
8. Australia - The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
9. Australia - Kennerton Green, Mittagong, New South Wales
10. Australia - The Sitta Garden, Sydney
11. Australia - Alice Springs Desert Park, The Northern Territories
12. Australia - Cruden farm, Langwarrin, Melbourne
13. Australia - The Garden Vineyard, Moorooduc, Melbourne
14. New Zealand - Ayrlies Garden, Auckland
15. New Zealand - Te Kainga Marire , New Plymouth
Gardens:
8. Australia - The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
9. Australia - Kennerton Green, Mittagong, New South Wales
10. Australia - The Sitta Garden, Sydney
11. Australia - Alice Springs Desert Park, The Northern Territories
12. Australia - Cruden farm, Langwarrin, Melbourne
13. Australia - The Garden Vineyard, Moorooduc, Melbourne
14. New Zealand - Ayrlies Garden, Auckland
15. New Zealand - Te Kainga Marire , New Plymouth
Where to Watch Australia and New Zealand
Cast of Australia and New Zealand