Great Gardens: Arthur Parkinson - The UK's rising star of the gardening world

Discover ‘poet of the environment’ Arthur Parkinson in the latest episode of Great Gardens. Arthur strives to inspire solutions and empower change regardless of whether you have a garden in the countryside or a window planter in the city. Made in partnership with @bbcearth #OurGreenPlanet... read more on www.nowness.com
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[@sugarbomb26]

How many young men spend time this type of time with their grandparents? What a lovely soul Arthur has.

[@kaupaint]

More than you think 💖

[@Harry-fk5of]

I wish I still could. Loved my gran.

[@alitasledz9786]

Aint no party like my nana’s tea party.

[@lydiarowe491]

A grandson’s love for gardening has brought him much closer to his grandmother..what joy..❤

[@kalayne6713]

I have been following Arthur for some time now. He is a treasure. Knowledgeable, articulate, charming, his love of plants and chickens is something I share. He is an artist, too. I wish him all the best in the busy world of gardeners in the UK. Maybe we will see him at Chelsea one day.

[@birdy-numnum6321]

You kept him a great secret then! 😅❤

[@birdy-numnum6321]

He IS Pretty special😉

[@mcarmofmmartins8671]

You know, Arthur, I couldn't agree more when you mentioned that nobody at school helped you learn about the importance of looking after a garden or bees... As a school teacher and a person who loves all things about plants, trees, flowers, I also think our education system (Portugal here!) is failing there too. Hopefully your message will be heard and who knows, things may start changing. Thanks for your absolutely incredible work!

[@susanclare5475]

What a great young man, so wise and kind. Wishing you lots of success in the gardening world.

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

Lovely young man...I understand the shock and sadness of losing the cherry tree...I spent 21 years developing 5 1/2 acres of stunning gardens and after I sold the home I just couldn't go back to see someone hack away all the love...I love that you work with nature and let it go it's way. Beautiful!

[@anniecochrane3359]

Looking after his grandma and nature. The best!!!

[@richardkeane2308]

"A lawn is just a carpet, dead." I couldn't agree more.

[@partidaportet27]

Well said Arthur..I am a biodynamic market gardener in Spain. There is far more emphasis here on teaching children about nature, how to plant, what is a plant. children know the names of plants here. It's not complete by any standards, but I am British and I know what school is there so I know this is better. This is, or was, prime agricultural land so I guess it's a hangover rather than a conscious choice to teach actual life instead of ever moving concepts and constantly shifting science. Much of what I was taught is obsolete now. Plants and nature remain however. We do have the plant blind here, they are omnipresent after all. A recent house move saw two stunning bottle brush trees chopped..the excuse was the stamen where being knocked off by bees and they might have blown in the pool. I lived there for 5 years, the bottle brush debris never made its way in to the pool. The house is now AirBnB and I know in that sense they would have been a powerful asset. So sad. Many people have no idea how they are connected to the plants. How the biology of soil systems underpin out own existence You are at a.wonderful stage..you are aware far younger than I was before I switched to a more valuable relationship with nature. When I was a kid computers where news and exciting so I wasted much of my time in this industry before my constant lifelong hobby growing of plants became unstoppable and I moved to Spain where land was more affordable. Someone told me the other day If 1 in 3 of us kept chickens, there would be no industrial chickens needed

[@reefprayerresin]

@partidaportet27 - You had me at biodynamics!!! - If everyone lived a biodynamic and permaculture life, what a different world it would be. Please pass on your knowledge. I’m so glad you reached out to Arthur.

[@stuartemmason3595]

Lovely piece. We need more people like Arthur! What a great bloke.

[@nellieosullivan5449]

I totally agree.

[@rowanwhite3520]

What a breath of fresh hope with this young man!

[@Flairatic1146]

Oh my heart melts to see Arthur and his Grandma. 🥰Of all the things he gives to her ... time is probably the most precious and the gardening and fish and chips are a bonus. Xx

[@rebeccabsomanybooks3558]

What a wise young man to already understand what is so important - to love nature and give to others. Well done parents.

[@teresa4973]

I love this kid! I've seen him twice on Gardener's World and he has a talent for flowers I have to say! So cute that he loves his chickens and his Grandma ❤️

[@binkybaxter4723]

Very intelligent young man. I love taking my grandson out to the garden and having him help me with flowers. On delivery day he gets a treat of his choice. I have ordered Arthur's book can't wait to get it x

[@ArchimandritePhilip]

What a lovely young man. We needs millions more Arthurs.

[@fishermann1102]

Arthur's time with grandma in her garden is a joy! Arthur is so inspiring. Thank you for this beautiful film.

[@DSmith-gs4tr]

Arthur alluded to a profound problem in our education system. Time is not taken to nurture young people's minds, so that they love and develop a passion for what they're learning. This young man, hungry for more, found a way to develop his own passion where his education left a void. That's a powerful lesson in and of itself. Young people like Arthur give me hope for our world.

[@lydiarowe491]

Loved the wilderness of this garden..nothing to stop the creative energy giving over to such a wonderful place shared with Grandma..🌱🌸🌱

[@rubyslippers103]

Near me an old lady who had tended to her garden lovingly for years. When she died the new people have cut down mature trees and dug up the front garden to park cars. I found myself being really angry.

[@birdy-numnum6321]

That's so sad innit! Happens all around! 😢

[@busgreaser]

Great work Arthur. Spread the message.

[@jackieinflorida3179]

I am completely with you on the planes and bees and insects with native plants. I’m in Florida and am doing my best to support native species and wildlife, but like you, one person is not enough. We need neighborhoods to join the movement. We could make a d together! 🌱

[@pameladavidson-architectur3804]

I totally loved this! I love how Arthur brings Granny fish and chips, the link to his ancestors and how he sees nature linked in with that, preceededing us and a legacy of what we leave behind. Beautiful

[@keithfernandez1418]

Arthur Parkinson is an inspiration to all of us. This world need more people like Arthur. He is an inspiration for the next generation, BUT he is an ispiration for THIS generation. Thank you Arthur for being you, xx

[@lastdays9163]

Arthur is a really big inspiration and motivation for me. His passion helped me exam what exactly my passion is.

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

This was incredible! A young man with his head on straight in his priorities in order. Grandma gardening and chickens. What he said was so true and so important about the earth and the survival of our planet. If we all participate and do a little part the collective result will be amazing.

[@MsYingyang2]

Arthur is an amazing human being for taking care of his Nan and Sheila. He is also very interested in plants and keeping insects alive that are helpful to our eating in terms of pollinating the crops.

[@darrinhall5265]

Arthur Parkinson-Absolutely the best! A truly amazing person!

[@claireangier3322]

I love anything Arthur does. His a refreshing inspiration! ❤

[@Ben-cx8de]

That was bloody lovely!

[@charlescoult]

2:07 - "It's like a classroom of children; They're all at different abilities and different stages of their growth. They nurture me through wanting that nurturing. It's good to have a lot of things that need you to get up for, and they don't answer back..." 😊

[@elena84736]

I fell in love.. He is so pure, so simple.

[@mayramancilla9959]

Listing to your speak made me feel emotional. I was literally just thinking about gardening, keeping a beehive and chickens to share with my toddler.

[@toosense]

Gardening really is the best medicine for the soul.

[@petracollins8623]

I hate it when people chop down trees that have taken 20 to 40 years to grow. They are the backbone of so much wildlife,shelter , shade and multiple advantages to all around. Gardening is so rewarding and therapeutic.

[@caroledrury1411]

Beautifully filmed. Hopeful and encouraging

[@paulsehstedt6275]

Arthur is an everyday hero! Keep on rolling!

[@jocelynconvery3462]

You are so special Arthur and it’s a joy to watch your programme

[@jayduplessis7698]

This is so genuinely beautiful, touching and inspiring. You are wonderful.

[@pkubek1]

Wow! A new piece in the series! Finally! Love it! Please come back with more great gardens!

[@fron645]

You guys really missed out in an opportunity to say; a blooming star! there still time though

[@nickyferguson9063]

Lovely film, it is pleasing to see the young learn the lessons that it took my generation far too long to realize "we were put here to garden" :)

[@Paul2377]

I love his gardens and he's right what he says about needing more gardens for nature, especially bees! He's a great guy. If things don't work out with your current partner, I'm here Arthur! 😂

[@RealBradMiller]

Get in line, Paul!!

[@flowerfairy1950]

I am sure I saw a recent clip on KZbin featuring Arthur in his own garden which was outstanding ( might have been on Gardener's World?)

[@chrishoo2]

A lovely little film. Brings back sweet memories of my mother where a treat was fish & chips from the local chippy & we talk about the garden!

[@chrisogrady4956]

Arthur, love your video. It is obvious the beauty of nature is in your soul. I have a grandson I treasure. I’m sure your grandma treasures you too. You are an amazing young man. Please keep the videos coming. Blessings to you and your grandma.

[@voiceinthenoise3357]

"We need to teach love for nature, because if you love something you'll nurture it." This is so important. I see so clearly what makes things beautiful what makes things fair but if people are blind to beauty you cannot make them care.

[@esthermaria1424]

Muy bien piensas Arthur.En todo de acuerdo contigo.Tengo un inmenso jardín lleno de insectos,pájaros,liebres etc y todos convivimos en armonía.Un saludo desde Salto,Uruguay .

[@clarerobbins37]

That was such a lovely insight to your world, and what should be important in all our lives 🌸🌺🐝🦋 🥰

[@callewag]

Absolutely love Arthur, this is such a gorgeous video.

[@asweetiepiebtw2032]

perfect love of our dear world. thank you Arthur. it can be so simple.

[@valsmith8113]

Hi Arthur. Love to watch you and your beautiful gardens. Your such a loving nature boy and no school education can give you that. Your Gran is so lucky to have a caring grandson 💙 ❤

[@luckysmummy5325]

That was SO brilliant. Moving, wonderful, inspirational. Perfect. Thankyou so much!

[@TheMardi45]

To watch that was beautiful. Gentle honest and inspiring. And at a pace that I want to travel at. The world can be exhausting.

[@birdy-numnum6321]

Totally ❤

[@maddisonclose8728]

Thank you for producing this video, Arthur put so many of my own thoughts into words so eloquently. I loved hearing about how gardening brought him close to his granny

[@chantalrochon3566]

Wonderful video. Thank you for this beautiful garden.

[@pavana2810]

Beautifully shot and edited. He and Huw Richards - gardening’s young Brit leaders. But I still love Charles Dowding the best.

[@marywilson6760]

Agree with the other comments, what a lovely young man you are, and not shy of sharing the time and love for your Grandma. Your parents should be so proud of you. Can see you doing so well for yourself. Well done on your achievement of the lovely wild flower areas. 👍😊💐

[@cassandrasmith5517]

There was so much passion in this short video. A love for nature and family❤

[@francescaphillips6706]

You are so refreshing, l have worked with my children all my life to help them see reality the beautiful materials we have been given to work with by our amazing creator.

[@lisaroe6096]

Totally inspiring. Amazing work 🙌🙌🙌❤️

[@GennetteDiggs]

What a beautiful and precious soul! Can’t help but admire him!

[@felicityperkins1872]

this was so wonderful to watch filled my heart with Joy!

[@cssml8207]

Truly inspiring. I am extremely happy for having watched this. Thanks for posting.

[@jJjjj33333]

love it profoundly

[@hilkkahirvonen4831]

That was so heartwarming ❤️ I have 2 grandsons who treatment so well & help me with my shopping etc. also loved all those wild flowers 💐

[@MICHAELT1972]

Love it! Beautiful message and flowers! ❤

[@MysticGardenTarot]

This is deeply poetic

[@kateshand2920]

Arthur I am totally with you. I too love chickens, flowers and bees. They have magically improved my life. I am a retired teacher and can appreciate your views on children too. I also love your connection with Sarah Raven, who obviously has great respect for you. You're an exception young man and you enhance the world.

[@tovemauritzson]

Can’t love this enough.

[@lesleyparness360]

fish and chips and gardening. perfect!

[@siriwanchaowanaprecha4845]

I love grandma’s smile 😍

[@theKirkman]

So true & hopefully you can redesign ugly suburbs to be natural animal highways. Inspiring!

[@sensoryaxe2653]

dreamy person, dreamy gardens

[@bindasbudiya1443]

I love gardening and spend most of the time caring and planting plants and flowers..❤️ from India...

[@fbspin]

This was so beautiful

[@zlatahume3134]

Keep going, I grew up in 50s and we run wild all the time so I love nature and gardening. ☺️🤪

[@alexjcorona2605]

Beautifully shot!

[@mildreddouglas3839]

If people are so concerned about our environment why do they not work the gardens? The answer is that they want to talk about it and have someone else do the work.

[@vickiesorenson2383]

I believe just like you. People enjoy gardens even if they don’t garden themselves.

[@irenemarlow9144]

What a lovely connected soul. 😊

[@yummboy2]

Simply brilliant!

[@braydenbiz7784]

I Love how you highlighted a person that does the exact same thing as most young gardener's do throughout the world, super special mates lol.

[@Saba15-t9d]

Yes my thought exactly, what did we learn? 😆

[@cavendish009]

Wonderful and beautiful !!!! My garden is a little like yours where I plant all sorts of things and just let them get on with it as they want !!!!!! Love colours and watching the bees and the garden grow !!

[@angelakilroe3271]

What a joyful video with the promise of beauty for years to come.

[@helenrichards7866]

Loving bees and nature is so essential to our sanity and survival. So young and wise ❤

[@noreenkhan8817]

Thank you keeping the videos short.. it is more watchable.

[@jeremypearson6852]

As someone who lives thousands of miles away from family, I found this quite moving. Arthur has an old head on his shoulders when it comes to the habitat. I find it quite criminal what man has done to the environment in the past one hundred years.

[@sherde10]

Just so wonderful thank you xxx

[@beataparapura7220]

I have a very low opinion of men regarding them as a total waste of time. And here you are, smart, sensible, changing bit by bit our ugly world into a fragrant paradise. God bless you and your lovely Granny. ❤

[@1Kent]

I quite liked this.

[@emilyb7859]

Absolutely mesmerising!

[@carolbulmer8253]

I enjoyed watching, Arthur. I look forward to seeing more😊👏👏👏

[@maryamkim1281]

Arthur, a gardening Superstar-to-be

[@josephinedavidson5968]

Delightful wish there were more young men like you

[@jazzjoans2]

Loved it !

[@nataliesmith648]

Arthur you’re #1.

[@donaldauguston9740]

Arthur, this was a charming video. Thank you for posting it for us. Donald (Vancouver, WA)

[@alfreda367]

Lovely video, but background music distracting. Miss out on the narrative when I turn the volume down.😢

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

Enjoyed the editing on this video. tHanks for posting it. The edit brings you into the garden...you can almost smell the air.