A Garden in Snowdonia

Bodnant Rising
The story of a year in the life of Bodnant Garden in North Wales. With visitor numbers in decline, those who live and work at the National Trust property are on a mission to transform this spectacular garden. Head gardener Troy Scott Smith and his manager Michael McLaren are spending two million pounds on a revamp, with the aim of creating one of the top ten gardens in the world.

Bodnant Blooming
Head Gardener Troy Scott Smith and his team give Bodnant a facelift. Supervisor Adam Salvin brings a beautiful Italianate terrace back to its former glory, Dave Larter shares his passion for giant lilies and the world famous Laburnum Arch is in full bloom.

Bodnant at Risk
Head gardener Troy Scott Smith struggles to preserve one of the largest collection of rhododendrons in the country. With many rare and ageing plants, and a growing threat from 'sudden oak disease', Bodnant faces some tough challenges.

Bodnant on Show
Ann Smith, the Visitors Services Manager, implements an ambitious programme of summer events to attract more visitors. Troy Scott Smith is concerned that his beautiful grounds could be ruined by crowds.

Bodnant Under Snow
The garden is under a carpet of snow and closed to the public. Head gardener Troy Scott Smith plans a winter garden to attract more visitors. A three-hundred-year-old oak tree is dying. A plague of moles wreaks havoc as the team prepares to open for the new season.

BBC2. 24 August-7 September 2009. 5 x 30 minutes on 2 disks.