The Garden Chronicles

About The Garden Chronicles

The 'Garden Chronicles' is a TV Series released in 2022 whose essence revolves around the intriguing world of gardening. This show brings to light how expert gardeners breathe life into daunting landscapes, transforming them into beautiful garden spaces. Packed with awe-inspiring blooms, captivating architectural features, and riveting backstories, this series gives the audience a fascinating look into the tedious, yet rewarding process of making these gardens.

Making / Production

Produced by Green Thumb Studios, the production of 'The Garden Chronicles' aimed to portray the diversity and magnificence of gardens worldwide. The producers traveled extensively to capture gardens' true essence, from residential spaces to grand public parks, each episode shooting in a new location added an element of surprise and awe to the footage. The diligent production mirrored the gardeners' craft, resulting in a show that's as beautiful as its thematic gardens.

Actors

• John Woods: John plays the role of an expert gardener, meticulously breaking down design and care concepts for the viewers. His passion for gardening is evident in his flawless delivery.
• Gina Bloomfield: Gina brings her expertise on exotic plants to the table, educating viewers on the various species one can incorporate into their gardens.
• Robert Griffin: Robert provides architectural insights on garden designs, his impeccable skill of explaining complex structures is commendable.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show features more than 500 different plant varieties throughout the series.
• Some of the gardens featured in the series have a history dating back to the 18th century.
• Production for each episode took approximately three months due to the coordination of timings with the gardens' bloom cycles.

Awards

The series was recognised with the 'Best Informative Series' award at the 2023 Green Screen TV Awards

Quotes

• "A gardener paints with plants, creating a living masterpiece." - John Woods
• "Every bloom has a story. And every garden is a book of such stories." - Gina Bloomfield
• "Gardens are the living proof of architecture and nature painted into one canvas." - Robert Griffin

Music, Soundtrack

• The delightful main theme titled 'Blossom', composed by Emma Stone, sets the tone for the serene journeys into gardens.
• Each episode features an orchestral piece called 'The Green Symphony', composed uniquely for the landscapes in focus.
• The soundtrack also includes a number of indie compositions by local artists from the regions where the gardens are situated, enriching the viewing experience with a taste of local culture.