Description
A forgotten royal kitchen garden springs back to life at Kew with Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc at the stove and a year of seasonal discoveries ahead.
From hand-pollinating a vanilla orchid in under 24 hours to candlelit harvesting in Yorkshire’s famed Rhubarb Triangle, this episode dives into the surprising origins of everyday ingredients. Watch Raymond battle potato blight, cook perfect Jersey Royals, and reveal a risotto shortcut powered by pea pod stock. Step inside Kew’s hidden tropical nursery with Lara Dewitt, meet the 12-year-old who changed vanilla forever, and see why Victorians risked toxicity for greener peas. Roman asparagus, micro watercress, and a showstopping rhubarb and custard complete the taste of spring.
Explore Kew’s living laboratories, learn smart growing tips from gardeners Alice Lum and Joe Archer, and discover the stories that will change how you look at fruit and veg. Settle in and watch the full film for the techniques, the twists, and the dishes you’ll want to make tonight.
#KewGardens #RaymondBlanc #KitchenGarden #RhubarbTriangle #Vanilla #JerseyRoyals #PeaRisotto #Asparagus