Gardeners' World viewers were left in tears after Adam Frost paid a heartfelt tribute to a volunteer gardener during Friday's episode. The 55-year-old presenter visited Bedfords Park Walled Gardens in Romford, Essex, where he met Lois Amos, a retired horticultural lecturer and voluntary steward.
The historic walled garden, built in the 1700s as a kitchen garden for a mansion, fell into disrepair after a nursery stopped using it in 2000. It has since been revived by a charity and is now maintained by a group of dedicated volunteers led by Amos.
During the segment, Frost praised Amos and her team, saying: '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.' Amos replied: 'Yes, I've infected them with it.'
She spoke passionately about the garden's significance: '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.' Frost responded: 'I couldn't put it better. You've just given me goosebumps. You have honestly - it's that sense of legacy, brilliant.'
Amos became emotional, saying: 'Thank you. I've gone all gooey. Now I've gone all emotional!' Frost offered her a warm hug, comforting her. Viewers took to Instagram to share their reactions, with one writing: 'What a wonderful lady and community! This segment made me cry.' Another said: 'Not going to lie, when she got all emotional, so did I. Isn't she wonderful?'
