Islamic-inspired gardens in BBC series
The sanctuary gardens inspired by Islamic tradition are being examined in Monty Don’s Paradise Gardens series on the BBC.
Taking six months to film, Monty Don presents Paradise Gardens, a two-part BBC Two series visiting some of the world’s most stunning Islamic gardens. The series takes him to Spain, Morocco, Iran, India and Turkey, as well as some more surprising gardens closer to home.
Paradise gardens are based on water at their centre. As the style originated in hot countries, an essential element is shade, usually from fruit trees such as orange, fig and pomegranate.
Monty Don’s Paradise Gardens – the Alhambra
Monty begins in Spain, at the Alhambra in Granada, which is a series of stunning palaces, each with their own gardens. An accompanying book, with pictures by Derry Moore, is available.
Read more about Monty Don’s views on The Good Life sitcom.
Here’s more on the Mughal Garden in Bradford’s Lister Park.
