July 22, 2026 - 207 views
A Welsh television gardener has described it as a "dream come true" after working alongside his horticultural hero, BBC Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost, at this year's Royal Welsh Show.
Adam Frost joined the team behind S4C's Garddio a Mwy during a visit to the showground at Llanelwedd, where he toured the revamped Horticultural Village, judged competitions and met growers from across Wales.
The special programme, produced by Caernarfon-based Cwmni Da, will be broadcast on S4C on Monday, August 10.
Presenter Adam Jones, who is also the Royal Welsh Show's Honorary Director of Horticulture, said the opportunity to spend the day with the award-winning garden designer was one he would never forget.
"I really enjoyed the day in his company. He is so easy to talk to and the way he presents gardening is fantastic, he is such an inspiration," he said.
The collaboration also led to some light-hearted moments during filming, with visitors regularly greeting "Adam" before both presenters responded: "Which one?"
Adam Frost, who has won seven gold medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and is one of Britain's best-known horticultural experts, said he had thoroughly enjoyed his visit to Mid Wales.
"It's been amazing, it's been absolutely superb. Wherever I go I meet gardeners who care about what they're doing," he said.
During his visit, Frost helped judge several competitions, including a class where schoolchildren were challenged to create miniature gardens in wheelbarrows.
"I don't normally judge but when I was asked I couldn't say no," he said. "One or two have come up to me and said 'thank you very much for the gold' or 'what can I do to get a gold next time' and I give them a bit of advice and that's good too."
He also praised the way the Royal Welsh Show brings together both agriculture and horticulture.
"The bit that fascinates me about the Royal Welsh is that it has a horticulture section which is great but you've got the agriculture side of it too and the thing that brings them both together is food," he said.
Adam Jones said Frost's appearance had helped shine a spotlight on the growing success of the show's horticultural section.
Since being appointed Honorary Director of Horticulture in 2023, he has overseen the development of the Horticultural Village and helped increase participation in competitions.
He said entries have risen from 400 in his first year to 650 in 2026, while the number of young entrants has grown from 60 to 100 over the same period.
"We've got momentum and we want to maintain it and keep raising the standard," he said.
The Royal Welsh Show special will also feature fellow Garddio a Mwy presenters Meinir Gwilym and Sioned Edwards, who spent time exploring different aspects of the horticultural competitions and displays.
Series Producer Euros Wyn said the Horticultural Village had become a showcase for Welsh gardening and growing talent.
"The Horticulture Village showcases all aspects of horticulture, and it was a joy to meet and chat – both on and off the camera – with growers, exhibitors and visitors alike. It really is a celebration of Welsh gardening," he said.
Garddio a Mwy is broadcast on S4C on Monday evenings at 8.25pm and is also available on demand through S4C Clic and BBC iPlayer.
