Fans of the beloved horticultural programme Gardeners' World were left reaching for the tissues during a recent repeat episode, as presenter Adam Frost shared a profoundly moving moment with a dedicated volunteer.
A Historic Garden's Rebirth
The emotional scene was filmed at Bedfords Park Walled Garden near Romford, Essex, a historic site dating back to the 1700s. Once a derelict space, the garden has been painstakingly restored to its former glory by a team of local volunteers, spearheaded by retired horticultural lecturer Lois Amos. In the episode, which originally aired in 2025 and was repeated recently, Frost toured the rejuvenated grounds, marvelling at the transformation.
Praising Lois's leadership, Adam observed, "Lois, you have got an amazing group of volunteers, haven't you? They seem to have the same passion about the place that you have." With a laugh, Lois replied that she had "infected them with it," a sentiment Frost warmly acknowledged.
A Moment of Raw Emotion
Lois then eloquently explained her philosophy, emphasising that such historic settings "need protection and conservation, and... they need using and loving." Her words visibly struck a chord with Frost.
"I couldn't put it better," he responded, before adding emotionally, "You've just given me goosebumps... I think, in a way, it's that sense of legacy, brilliant, absolutely." Overwhelmed by his heartfelt reaction, Lois was moved to tears, saying, "Thank you. I've gone all gooey. Now I've gone all emotional."
The presenter comforted her with a gentle "Bless you," before the pair shared a warm, heartfelt embrace, a moment that resonated deeply with the audience.
Viewers' Heartwarming Response
Ahead of the repeat broadcast, the official Gardeners' World Instagram account previewed the segment, calling it "one of our favourite films of 2025" and a "heartwarming story." The response from viewers mirrored the on-screen emotion.
One fan commented, "Fantastic and inspiring. Adorable hug at the end of the item and tears in my eyes too!" Another wrote, "This was a delight to watch... What a beautiful garden," while a third confessed, "Lump in throat..it was such a beautiful piece. Just heartwarmingly lovely."
The episode, which aired on BBC Two, remains available for viewers to catch up on BBC iPlayer, offering a timeless testament to community, passion, and the power of preserving green heritage.
