Story: Nigel’s Flashback to South Korea
Episode: 3
Presenter: Nigel Ruck
Air Date: 21 March 2026

Trevor looks back on 25 years of The Garden Gurus, revisiting memorable international garden moments from the series.

• To celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary, Nigel reflects on some of the most memorable gardens visited across Australia and around the world.
• A standout journey from 2009 saw the team travel to South Korea, exploring beautifully designed landscapes and cultural garden traditions.
• Highlights included a visit to a serene zen garden, showcasing the balance, simplicity and symbolism central to traditional Korean garden design.
• Nigel also experienced a meditation session, highlighting the strong connection between gardens, mindfulness and wellbeing.
• Elements like rock gardens left a lasting impression, influencing ideas and inspiration used in gardens featured on the show over the years.
• These global experiences continue to shape the way gardens are appreciated, blending design, culture and personal connection to outdoor spaces.