Ground Force - Season 9
1 - Gerards Cross
Air Date: September 2, 2002
The team creates a garden in Buckinghamshire that includes a living willow arbour and a purple-draped pavilion.
2 - Isle of Man
Air Date: September 9, 2002
garden which backs on to the famous TT motorcyle racecourse is given new flowers, shrubs, a local slate stone path and a two-tiered viewing platform - to surprise motor racing fanatic Mark
3 - Longey
Air Date: September 16, 2002
The team create a wheelchair-friendly garden with raised floral beds and a water feature, plus a resin-bonded path for easier access. When Alan has to leave to go and meet Prince Charles, Associate Producer Kirsty King appears on camera to lend a hand - she would later become a full-time member of the team when Alan departed at the end of this series.
4 - Sheerness
Air Date: September 23, 2002
The gang spend a sunny two days on the Isle of Sheppey, transforming a tiny garden plot into an intricate horticultural tapestry complete with pavillion and patio for newlyweds Nina and Dave.
5 - Italy
For the last episode in this series, the team pack their tools and head to Italy for a special challenge to transform an Umbrian garden belonging to the Anglican Vicar of Rome. Although a little more modest than anticipated and with a few changes to the original design, the team set to work on a pergola, water feature and wall, hoping to make the best of the garden's heavenly hilltop views.