He says that it was the architects design but as a art dealer he did not want to be inside the white cube all the time. There is also design tricks within the garden like the use of 2 waterfalls to make the water appear louder when you can only see the one. This FAQ is empty. On TV. Use the HTML below. The Japan - British Exhibition at white City in 1910 got the British fascinated by Japanese gardens. Monty talks about the rose called Peace that was developed in France just before the second World War so cuttings were sent round the world un named. The garden is an acre in size but the borrowed landscape makes it seem larger. Monty travelling back to Kyoto to continue his Autumn adventure. Zen Garden — Series 1, Episode 1. Monty goes for a lesson in Kokedama or moss balls with Chie Kishimoto at.

These gardens are again full of people out enjoying the season.

A garden is a rare luxury! Monty spoke with a priest that had lived there for over 50 years Tomotaka Nishimura. In Monty Don's Japanese Gardens, Monty wants to get to the heart of the Japanese Garden, and Japan which has some of the most beautiful gardens in the world. General Yamagata had signed off the construction of the canal so it was alright for him to use it for his water features! Monty talks about how the 'whole essence of a hillside' has been captured in this small garden space. The lawn is hard to grow next to the traditional moss but in this garden they combine very well. He begins as he did in spring, at one of 'the three great gardens of Japan' to learn how they protect the garden from the coming winter. Monty has enjoyed the large collection of Hybrid tea roses in the garden that are locked in a time warp. This shopper is buying Campanula as she loves them and she also has roses in her garden. Duration: 02:03 … No upcoming broadcasts.

Mr Takeyama has given the great honour of giving Monty a pruning lesson. From Saint Maud to The Wicker Man here are some British horror movies that are certain to keep you looking over your shoulder for weeks to come. Monty Don returns to Japan during the fiery blaze of autumn. Monty off to see what you would traditionally think to be just another Japanese Garden. Monty asks about the philosophy behind the garden.

Monty Don's Japanese Gardens — Series 1, Episode 2. They go into the mats in the winter and are burnt in March. He stipulated where the water features were to be, next to the road and the Lake Biwa canal.

All that is left of the palace is a few bits of the foundations. Monty ends with saying 'so a new garden eventually becomes an old garden'. Monty tells us that although a lot of us may have Japanese Gardens or at least Japanese …

General Yamagata was a keen garden designer too so had careful input into the garden. Monty also asked about the straw mats that are tied beautifully to the trees.

Up some stones steps and you are treated to a traditional English garden. A chopstick is used to push the cotton end into the moss. The castle was also enlarged ahead of his visit for the shogun to show off his power. She explained that Japanese gardens are not 'showy' and are more subdued.

You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. The gardeners prune the top of the trees to make full use of the borrowed landscape and this gives them the illusion of being so much larger from a distance. All that is left now are markers where the original pines were and new ones growing in their places.
More clips from Monty Don's Japanese Gardens. Monty explores rooftop gardens, takes lessons in the intricate art of bonsai and moss balls, as well as visiting an astounding modern feat of architecture and garden design. Monty speaks to the director of the garden and asks if the visitors see the gardens as exotic. Horticulturalist Monty Don works with amateur gardeners to help them create the garden of their dreams. Strand of documentaries on wildlife and the environment. Add the first question.

Animatronic spy creatures infiltrate the animal world to observe their behavior. The Edible Garden - Episode 1 - Peas and Beans, Grow Your Own At Home With Alan Titchmarsh. Monty takes off his shoes and sits and contemplates all he can see. The garden is quite small but the use of scale makes it seem vast. Instead of a service station these promote business and trade by only selling local goods. Episode 2 2 / 2 Monty Don explores rooftop gardens and takes lessons in the intricate art of bonsai. The garden centre is huge much bigger than the UK and with lots of plants and seeds to choose from. Monty finishes by saying the priest told him some people say its not a proper Japanese garden, that is more like modern art. Over the periods there has been many different types of stroll gardens. In autumn there is also a celebration of trees but this time it is the colouration of the Maple trees with their magnificent autumn displays.

The garden was based on the ancient Chinese legend of the windy stream with cups of Saki put into the stream to reach poets downstream. 38 million people live in Tokyo! Mr Suzuki says how he was inspired by his paintings how just one picture is framed. After being shown the correct knot to use and 'donning' some real Japanese secateurs in a very tight belt. Next flying visit (sorry!) Monty continues his journey around Japan and moves next to Kyoto. The emperor visited in 1626, meaning that the garden was completely rebuilt.

He explores rooftop gardens and takes lessons in the intricate art of bonsai. Jihei Ogawa designed this garden too and again it was to make use of the borrowed landscape beyond. Monty likens the outside staircase to like climbing in a tree with the outside planting. The British horticulturalist takes a trip to the United States to visit some of the country's most famous and interesting gardens. Monty talks about modern Japan having awareness of its history and still a love of nature and a living delight  of it in its gardens. Monty says the professor said people are looking at their own history in the gardens and inspiring people to make their own. See all episodes from Monty Don's Japanese Gardens, Sorry, this episode is not currently available, except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD, Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only.

Monty next stop is to a suburb of Tokyo called Kawaguchi for a garden centre pit stop! is to the main departure lounge at Haneda Tokyo main airport. There are very few opportunities for new public gardens but the Government have started to do something about this. There are different regional styles of Bonsai, but its the careful pruning that leaves it looking like a miniature tree that could be hundreds of years old. The area is very humid so the moss grows easily and has aged the rocks so they are no longer dazzling. The Tree-ness House designed by Akihisa Hirata is a 6 storey building which took 8 years to build and is owned by Taka Ishii. Monty Don travels Japan through spring and autumn in search of its most beautiful gardens. Monty next part of the journey takes him back to the 17th Century during the Edo period. Horticulture aficionado Monty Don explores the history, customs and wonders of the Japanese gardens as well as what they mean to the Japanese and what role they play in the complex Japanese culture. Monty Don, a Gardening expert, visits gardens in various areas of Italy.

Everything is carefully placed to give the right perspective on the view. British Broadcasting Corporation [United Kingdom], What to Watch if You Miss the "Game of Thrones" Cast. Monty Don's Japanese Gardens Terms & conditions Help. He learns how the Japanese are weaving nature into their concrete urban jungle.

Whether you are an armchair gardener, allotmenteer, amateur gardener or blessed with green fingers, hopefully you will find something here to dib your dibber in. The garden features elements of Japanese and British design including mown lawns.

Monty meets again with Professor Suzuki, a cultural expert on Japanese gardens.

Monty is visiting a stroll garden that was made at the end of the 19th century. He first saw the garden just after construction and the rocks were very white and shiny set in concrete.

On iPlayer. Monty has found this pit stop fascinating and that people are shopping for more colourful plants than found in traditional gardens. Monty returns to Japan and the great garden of Kenrokuen in Autumn.

The vista is stunning in the Autumn hues and is as good as any painting. Monty wants to learn about yukitsuri, where the Niwaki trees are strung with string to protect them against the snow that is to come. It is November and the roses are blooming due to the climate. So Monty asks why are they then not in Japanese gardens. It is all done at night. Rose Garden was designed by Josiah Conder in 1917 he had moved to Japan to become a professor of Architecture. The architect wanted to incorporate nature with man made. The story behind the garden is that a nobleman came across a turtle, a symbol of intelligence and longevity so decided it was a good spot for a shrine. Monty Don visits some of the most famous and interesting gardens in France.

The Emperor sent 2 pine trees to go outside the newly constructed tea house that rose like dragons through the clouds and a photo was sent to thank him.
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Monty likes the 'mindscape' and says how its a series of pictures being viewed from the one landscape. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site?

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The man behind this garden was Zenko Adachi, a local businessman who began building the museum in 1970 to house his art collection. Monty Don's Japanese Gardens, Series 1, Episode 2. Monty met with Mr Kazuyuki who originally wanted maples and cherry blossom for the garden but they were not suitable for the environment. Monty is here to see Mr Hiroshi Takeyama, Third generation Master at. Not a lot of us really know them, its an enigma. where he visited first in the spring for the glorious cherry blossom. Not available.