Sir Tim Smit celebrates 30 years of Lost Gardens of Heligan with special tours

'For us it's a piton in a rock face on our journey somewhere else and our celebration of our 30th anniversary is simply a statement that we're glad we exist' (Interview/Filmed by Simon Heester)

[@fastbike9845]

Some very pertinent comments around the fragility of our current agro-industrial food system. Thanks for taking the time to preserve the diversity of our food systems.

[@PavJedrusiak]

Outstanding work and the way of life - bravo!

[@philipcarrigan4352]

Nice one Mr . Gardening is cool . It helps me fine the peace of Jah Rastafari . One Love .

[@stevebull4578]

Beautiful gardens in a beautiful county in a beautiful country.

[@patrickgallagher3513]

Huge round of applause Tim. We've relied for a long time on people who are committed fanatics about running a kitchen garden or breeding enhanced strains of plants. Just because people are able to manipulate plants genetically now, doesn't mean that we should throw out the heritage varieties.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Great words, Tim.

[@luckysmummy5325]

Just wonderful. Tim Smit has an infectious sense of enthusiasm & adventure. I'm currently reading his book about the gardens, & it's thrilling. Thank goodness for people like him & all his team. Amazing!

[@dharshinisamaranayake2971]

He articulates his ideas very well as he has the experience and the knowledge. A pleasure to listen to.

[@KimberlyBarkdoll]

It's just a dream. I was able to watch the restoration video from 1999 and I am just enchanted with the fact that there were people that committed to this labor of love in preserving the beauty and alongside it the species and disciplines of these skill sets. We are blessed to have it documented. I am excited to learn about the Eden project going forward.

[@0210rokvist]

Marvellous

[@TristanBailey]

Education of a place. Would still like to visit.

[@dr.peterrobinson6263]

Hear, Hear. Very well said.

[@simonwhite5535]

Well said that man!! Ain't that the truth!!

[@silversurfer1251]

Awesome

[@arceliacody5151]

Beautiful!! Keep on educating us and informing the public about it. I would like to see a video of the restoration in full. Why not make a video for sale. I will buy one or a set.

[@brigittegeorg]

They already Did make a video, The Lost Gardens of Heligan.

[@simonallan8025]

Is this footage available on dvd , if anyone can help It would be much appreciated.

[@donnaeastridge5579]

Too much talking no scenery