FAQs Chris Beardshaw tours the British Isles by helicopter, studying native flora and fauna in their natural habitats and visiting spectacular gardens that are close by.

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How can I get Chris to help in my garden? What is the theme music of the programme? Does Chris do the garden designs himself?

How many gardens does the programme create each year? How long does it take to film a programme?

Who is the helicopter pilot? Is there a book to accompany the series?

The small garden areas that are worked on by Chris during the programme are sourced through local radio and local papers. Each programme has a strong theme. The location is chosen to complement this, and the contributor must be prepared to have their garden designed to match it.

The theme music is Angel by St Etienne.

Chris designs the gardens with horticultural researchers who assist with planning the gardens and sourcing plants.

There are usually about eight programmes in a series.

Each programme takes one week to film.

Michael Malric-Smith pilots the helicopter. He usually meets Chris near the location and the pair spend a couple of days flying from garden to garden.

Yes. Ideas and themes explored in this series of The Flying Gardener are covered in detail in The Natural Gardener by Chris Beardshaw. He explains how to take the best from nature and transfer it into a domestic garden setting. The book is available from high-street retailers and online at the BBC Shop.