Ground Force 9
2002-09-02 | | 5 episodes13 Seasons
Episode
Gerards Cross (2002)
The team creates a garden in Buckinghamshire that includes a living willow arbour and a purple-draped pavilion.
Isle of Man (2002)
garden which backs on to the famous TT motorcyle racecourse is given new flowers, shrubs, a local slate stone path and a two-tiered viewing platform - to surprise motor racing fanatic Mark
Longey (2002)
The team create a wheelchair-friendly garden with raised floral beds and a water feature, plus a resin-bonded path for easier access. When Alan has to leave to go and meet Prince Charles, Associate Producer Kirsty King appears on camera to lend a hand - she would later become a full-time member of the team when Alan departed at the end of this series.
Sheerness (2002)
The gang spend a sunny two days on the Isle of Sheppey, transforming a tiny garden plot into an intricate horticultural tapestry complete with pavillion and patio for newlyweds Nina and Dave.
Italy
For the last episode in this series, the team pack their tools and head to Italy for a special challenge to transform an Umbrian garden belonging to the Anglican Vicar of Rome. Although a little more modest than anticipated and with a few changes to the original design, the team set to work on a pergola, water feature and wall, hoping to make the best of the garden's heavenly hilltop views.
