Ground Force

Season 9

2002 · 5 episodes · 2h 30m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Gerards Cross

   2 Sept 2002 · 30 min

   The team creates a garden in Buckinghamshire that includes a living willow arbour and a purple-draped pavilion.

2. 2

   2. Isle of Man

   9 Sept 2002 · 30 min

   garden which backs on to the famous TT motorcyle racecourse is given new flowers, shrubs, a local slate stone path and a two-tiered viewing platform - to surprise motor racing fanatic Mark

3. 3

   3. Longey

   16 Sept 2002 · 30 min

   The team create a wheelchair-friendly garden with raised floral beds and a water feature, plus a resin-bonded path for easier access. When Alan has to leave to go and meet Prince Charles, Associate Producer Kirsty King appears on camera to lend a hand - she would later become a full-time member of the team when Alan departed at the end of this series.

4. 4

   4. Sheerness

   23 Sept 2002 · 30 min

   The gang spend a sunny two days on the Isle of Sheppey, transforming a tiny garden plot into an intricate horticultural tapestry complete with pavillion and patio for newlyweds Nina and Dave.

5. 5

   5. Italy

   Date TBA · 30 min

   For the last episode in this series, the team pack their tools and head to Italy for a special challenge to transform an Umbrian garden belonging to the Anglican Vicar of Rome. Although a little more modest than anticipated and with a few changes to the original design, the team set to work on a pergola, water feature and wall, hoping to make the best of the garden's heavenly hilltop views.