Irelands Garden Heroes

Horticulturalist Jimi Blake, garden designer Niall Maxwell and landscape designer Ingrid Swan evaluate the work of 3 amateur gardeners across the country.

In this episode, our experts Jimi, Ingrid and Niall are visiting three gardens to assess ‘Gardens That Surprise.’

The experts assess gardens in Co Laois, Kilkenny and Co Derry that are down to one person with a singular vision, and a will to see it through to completion.

The experts visit intriguing gardens in Co Kilkenny, Co Louth and Co Wicklow that prompt a reassessment of what a garden is supposed to do for people beyond plants and furniture.

Jimi Blake, Niall Maxwell and Ingrid Swan view gardens in Co Offaly, Co Laois and Co Kilkenny that demand visitors' full attention and have extra surprises in store.

Jimi Blake, Niall Maxwell and Ingrid Swan evaluate the work of gardens designed by women in Westport, Co Mayo, Ashford, Co Wicklow, and Rathmines in Dublin.