Devon and Cornwall

The head gardener at Cornwall's Lost Gardens of Heligan is sowing a carefully selected crop of meadow flowers, hoping to ignite a wildflower revolution across the county. By planting these seeds, he intends to help the rest of the region burst into bloom and restore native colour.

The programme centres on the head gardener at the Lost Gardens of Heligan, a renowned site in Cornwall. It follows his daily routine and the responsibilities that come with tending such a historic landscape. Viewers get a close‑up look at his role and the environment he works within, and the episode captures the garden’s seasonal rhythms and the gardener’s commitment to preserving its natural beauty. In the heart of the series, the gardener plants a batch of meadow‑grown flowers, using their seeds to launch what the show describes as a wildflower revolution. By sowing these seeds across the garden, he hopes to spark a wider spread of colour and life beyond the garden walls. The intention is clear: to encourage the rest of the county to burst into bloom, and he believes that by introducing these meadow‑derived wildflowers, the surrounding landscape will gradually adopt the same vibrant palette. The narrative highlights how a single crop can become the catalyst for broader change. Through his careful planting, the gardener aims to set in motion a ripple effect that reaches other fields and public spaces throughout Cornwall. Each planting session is shown in detail, emphasising the careful selection of seed and the timing required for optimal growth, and the programme tracks this ambition from seed to sprout. Overall, the series presents a straightforward yet hopeful story of one man’s effort to brighten the county, using the simple act of sowing wildflower seeds as his vehicle.