The rose has always meant so much to Britain, it is embedded in our history, folklore and in our hearts. To understand the origin's of the rose we need only look in the hedgerows of our fields where the native dog rose grows.
Carol travels to the mountains of Eastern Turkey where an ancestor of the tulip can still be found. She then visits the Rustem Pasha Mosque, Istanbul and the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem to learn about the history of this colorful flower.
Carol travels from Britain to Turkey, Italy and back home again as she discovers the history of the Iris. She reveals the intricate biology of this beautifully scented flower and its cultural significance to mankind.
Carol travels around the Far East and then Europe to unveil the remarkable story of the water lily. This instantly recognizable plant has been economically, spiritually and artistically important to man for centuries.
