13-06-2025
Gardeners' World viewers break down in tears as Adam Frost pays moving tribute to 'emotional' co-star - and admits 'I've got goosebumps'
Gardeners' World viewers broke down in tears as Adam Frost paid a moving tribute to his 'emotional' co-star - and admitted 'I've got goosebumps'.
Last Friday's episode of the popular BBC show saw the presenter, 55, pay a visit to Bedfords Park Walled Gardens, near the town of Romford, Essex.
The historic space was built in the 1700s as a kitchen garden for the mansion house on the estate and was later managed by a nursery growing plants for putting in the local area's green spaces.
But it fell into disrepair after the nursery stopped using it in 2000, needing revitalising by a charity - and it is now managed by a group of dedicated local volunteers.
Adam met with Lois Amos, a retired horticultural lecturer and one of the garden's voluntary stewards - and the pair had an emotional discussion about her efforts.
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He praised her commitment and the excellent work of her team in preserving the garden: '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.'
Lois quipped in response: 'Yes, I've infected them with it.'
She spoke passionately about the importance of maintaining the space: 'We try to instil into everybody that this is a very historic setting and that these types of places need protection and conservation and they need using and loving.'
Adam was impressed: 'I couldn't put it better. You've just given me goosebumps. You have honestly - it's that sense of legacy, brilliant.'
The gardener was touched by his kind words: 'Thank you. I've gone all gooey. Now I've gone all emotional!'
The presenter said, 'Bless you', at her sincere reaction, offering her a warm hug to comfort her.
The Gardeners' World Instagram account had given a hint of the sweet moment in a post ahead of the episode.
Adam praised Lois's commitment and the excellent work of her team in preserving the garden: 'Lois, you have got an amazing group of volunteers haven't you?'
The caption read: 'Adam's got a wonderful heartwarming story lined up for you this week.
'It tells the tale of Bedford Park's Walled Garden - a community space in Essex brought back to life by Lois Amos and her dedicated team of volunteers.'
Viewers returned to the post after watching the episode to express in the comments how lovely it was to watch.
'What a wonderful lady and community! This segment made me cry. More of these truly inspiring stories please.';
'What an amazing lady!';
'Fantastic and inspiring. Adorable hug at the end of the item and tears in my eyes too!';
'Loved it. This was such a wonderful space. Thank goodness she saved it!';
'Not going to lie, when she got all emotional, so did I. Isn't she wonderful?';
Viewers returned to the post after watching the episode to express in the comments how lovely it was to watch
'Absolutely loved this feature. Even just watching it on telly touched me heart.'
First airing in 1968, more than 50 series of Gardeners' World have been released to date - but viewers' excitement has seemingly not let up.
Fans were absolutely delighted when the next instalment of the show was announced back in March.
Its longtime lead presenter Monty Don posted on Instagram at the time to inform viewers about the new series.
The horticulturalist, 69, wrote: 'Gardeners' World back in action in the garden - first programme goes out next Friday.'
Included in the post was a photograph of two cameramen stood behind a fence, with two rows of brightly-coloured crocus flowers lining a grassy pathway.
Fans rushed to the comments and expressed their excitement, with one penning: 'Thrilled! Can't wait! Been watching for years, and this is my first year having a garden.';
'Now we know spring has finally begun!';
'Yippee'; 'Hooray, ready and wating.'
Monty has shared his passion for gardens on the popular programme since 2003.
He films the series from his own garden, Longmeadow, in the village of Ivington, Herefordshire.
