Alan Titchmarsh's Garden Secrets S01E03 - 19th Century

The Victorians gave us a taste for exotic plants from around the world, a thirst for technology in the garden and a love of bold statements. Biddulph Grange in Staffordshire is a classic example of all these elements.

The Victorians were transforming the garden from the natural landscapes of the 18th century to a new, manufactured style. Alan comments how Biddulph is 'a world-in-one garden' made up of separate, highly stylized designs inspired by China, Italy, Egypt and Scotland. These gardens are a setting for plant life from around the world and Alan explains how the Victorians were passionate plant hunters, particularly for orchids. He also shows us how to plant and care for exotics in our own garden.