FYI TV18 brings Paradise Gardens with horticulturist Monty Don
In this two-episode series, which premieres today at 8pm, Don travels across the Islamic world and beyond in search of Paradise Gardens
In some religions, a garden with its central elements of water, the scent of fruit trees, and places for rest and reflection, celebrates heaven on earth. British presenter and horticulturist Monty Don travels the globe in search of such paradise gardens in “Monty Don’s Paradise Gardens” premiering on 9th July, 8PM on FYI TV18.
Gardens inspired by the Islamic faith are made quite specifically as a reflection here on earth of the paradise that awaits in the afterlife. The Koran, tells of these magical places; green spaces filled with flowers and fruit where shade and water provide a safe haven from the harsh climate that dominates the Arab world. For Muslims, these gardens are an earthly vision of the real paradise awaiting believers in heaven. In this two-episode series, Don travels across the Islamic world and beyond in search of these Paradise Gardens.
In Spain and Morocco he learns the building blocks of these gardens while in Iran he uncovers the secret of their creation. In India and Turkey, Don discovers gardens offering a new type of spirituality and back in the UK he uncovers the influence they have on a Royal garden as well as public spaces.
