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Season 2026, Episode 5
Frances Tophill returns to Damson Farm, and shares research from the RSPB on how to support garden birds. She also reveals how to make the most of sowing older seeds, and gets hands-on preparing vibrant container displays ready for the sunny days ahead. Toby Buckland explains how to make the most of outdoor spaces. And Joe Swift travels to the Cornish coast to meet a gardener who proves that even the wildest seaside weather can't stop a true planting paradise
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Gardening
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Cast & Crew
Frances Tophill
(Presenter)
Joe Swift
(Presenter)
Toby Buckland
(Presenter)
Rosemary Edwards
(Executive producer)
Sharon Fisher
(Series editor)
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Did You Know..
Frances Tophill
(Presenter)
Joe Swift
(Presenter)
Born:
May 25, 1965
in
London
Best Known For:
Presenting gardening programmes.
Early-life:
Joe was born in London on May 25, 1965. His father is actor Clive Swift and his mother is novelist Margaret Drabble. He has a brother, Adam.
Career:
Swift is a garden designer by trade and presents horticultural programmes on the BBC, notably Gardeners' World, Chelsea Flower Show and Tatton Park Flower Show. He has written about gardening in a number of national newspapers.
Quote:
'If you are not used to gardening, don't just go out and start digging without warming up with a little bit of stretching. Know your limits.'
Trivia:
In 2009, Swift published Joe's Allotment.
Toby Buckland
(Presenter)
Born:
October 11, 1969
in
Exeter
Best Known For:
Gardeners' World.
Early-life:
Toby Neale Buckland was born in Exeter on October 11, 1969. He trained and worked as a rose and pinks nurseryman and gardener before qualifying in landscape management at Greenwich University. He is known for his inspiring, hands-on approach, and for his artistic garden features made from plants and recycled materials.
Career:
After making his TV breakthrough, he quickly became a popular small screen face, presenting less high-profile shows such as Real Wrecks, Home Front in the Garden and Gardeners' World Live. There was some level of opposition when he was named as presenter of Gardeners' World. He has since proved the critics wrong and become the jewel in the show's crown. He has created gardens for many famous faces and is recognised for his ethical approach.
Quote:
"For me gardening isn't just a hobby, it's a way of life that keeps you in touch with the seasons and creates a constant supply of things to look forward to."
Rosemary Edwards
(Executive producer)
Sharon Fisher
(Series editor)
