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0:00:02 > 0:00:04- Konichiwa.
0:00:06 > 0:00:10- What we have here - is a pair of false teeth.
0:00:10 > 0:00:11- A brewery in the corner.
0:00:11 > 0:00:14- A brewery in the corner.- - We can run around here.
0:00:14 > 0:00:17- What a view. It belongs more - to Africa than West Wales.
0:00:18 > 0:00:19- Costa del Betws.
0:00:21 > 0:00:23- Everyone loves it.
0:00:23 > 0:00:25- Be kind to me, lads.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28- It's in the Good Food Guide - for molluscs.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42- They say that a garden - is a reflection...
0:00:42 > 0:00:44- ..of its owner's personality.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- This is certainly true - of Teifion's garden.
0:00:47 > 0:00:51- He lives in a traditional village - in a traditional house...
0:00:51 > 0:00:55- ..but there's nothing traditional - about Teifion's garden
0:00:57 > 0:01:03- This unusual garden is in Llanychaer - between Cwm Gwaun and Fishguard.
0:01:03 > 0:01:07- If a garden truly reflects - its owner's personality...
0:01:07 > 0:01:13- ..it's evident that Teifion has an - obsession with miniature railways.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20- Teifion's collection is remarkable.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23- His attention to detail - is incredible.
0:01:24 > 0:01:28- A lot of people played with trains - when they were young...
0:01:30 > 0:01:33- ..but no-one took that interest - to this extreme.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35- I don't think anyone did.
0:01:35 > 0:01:40- My son and daughter bought - us a small train for Christmas...
0:01:40 > 0:01:43- ..with just one track going around.
0:01:43 > 0:01:47- This all started from there - and we've enjoyed doing it.
0:01:48 > 0:01:52- The house stands in an island. - Everything happens around it.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54- True enough.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07- You have a barge - in a canal down there.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- That's handy - when I need to get away!
0:02:12 > 0:02:16- We try and include - a variety of things.
0:02:16 > 0:02:18- There's a circus there.
0:02:19 > 0:02:24- Some of the fire engines are smaller - than the people on the platform.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29- Life's not to scale. - Some people are tall, some are thin.
0:02:30 > 0:02:32- That's true.
0:02:32 > 0:02:38- As long as it's easy on the eye, it - doesn't matter what size they are.
0:02:39 > 0:02:40- I can also see a chapel.
0:02:40 > 0:02:41- I can also see a chapel.- - I had to have a chapel.
0:02:42 > 0:02:43- And a church on this side.
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- Why is there a wedding in one - and a funeral in the other?
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- The beginning and the end!
0:03:05 > 0:03:09- Teifion's delight in collecting - things can be seen everywhere.
0:03:09 > 0:03:13- It's so refreshing to see - that everything here raises a smile.
0:03:13 > 0:03:18- The idea was to create an old - Welsh kitchen and mantelpiece.
0:03:18 > 0:03:23- They used to keep pipes - on the mantelpiece...
0:03:23 > 0:03:26- ..and a chandelier for the candle.
0:03:26 > 0:03:28- What I have here...
0:03:28 > 0:03:31- ..is a pair of false teeth.
0:03:33 > 0:03:37- Mam lost her teeth - and had a pair of new false teeth.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41- She came home from town, - put them on the mantelpiece...
0:03:41 > 0:03:43- ..and left them there.
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- She never put them - in her mouth after that.
0:03:46 > 0:03:50- They're there as a reminder of her.
0:03:50 > 0:03:52- That's what this is...
0:03:52 > 0:03:57- ..it's a bit of nonsense - and a reminder of a bygone age.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00- Is there something - cooking in the oven?
0:04:00 > 0:04:03- That's where the postman - leaves the mail.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06- He leaves the bills in there.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09- I hope they'll burn - before I find them.
0:04:09 > 0:04:13- That doesn't happen often. - Well, not at all!
0:04:22 > 0:04:25- What inspired you - to build this mountain?
0:04:25 > 0:04:29- I wanted something - for the train to travel through.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32- I wanted to add some height - to the garden...
0:04:33 > 0:04:35- ..with some water trickling down.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38- That's what happened.
0:04:38 > 0:04:40- There's a pub down there.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- A kiosk.
0:04:43 > 0:04:47- No Alpine scene would be complete - without a ski lift.
0:04:48 > 0:04:51- No. It's not running today, - it's summer.
0:04:51 > 0:04:53- There's no snow.
0:04:55 > 0:05:00- They've been abandoned at the top - since last year. They're stuck!
0:05:00 > 0:05:02- No matter where you look...
0:05:02 > 0:05:06- ..something grabs your attention - and raises a smile.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- If it doesn't make you smile, - you're wasting your time.
0:05:11 > 0:05:15- Many people would go out and search - for something suitable to add.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- You collect things - and find a place for everything.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24- We've found a place - for everything so far.
0:05:25 > 0:05:29- I like this one the most - - the strip club and the hula girl.
0:05:31 > 0:05:36- It's where the present - meets the past, a time gone by.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- The sign on the roof is interesting - - Why Not?
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- And the woman lying on the roof.
0:05:43 > 0:05:44- There's also a wise owl.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- Keeping an eye - on what's happening in Why Not?
0:05:49 > 0:05:51- It's staying silent!
0:06:04 > 0:06:08- There are some old Great Western - railway signs on the wall.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- The train used to stop in Goodwick.
0:06:12 > 0:06:14- The translation is different.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- They called it the iron way - and not...
0:06:19 > 0:06:21- The railway.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- There's a red one at the top.
0:06:24 > 0:06:26- Somerset and Dorset.
0:06:26 > 0:06:31- Enginemen are forbidden to blow - their whistle or drain cocks...
0:06:31 > 0:06:33- ..while standing in the station...
0:06:34 > 0:06:37- ..as it may frighten horses - and alarm passengers.
0:06:38 > 0:06:41- Fortunately, they haven't translated - that into Welsh.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- We'll leave that - to the English alone...
0:06:45 > 0:06:47- ..to show how uncivilized they are!
0:06:53 > 0:06:59- I want to see a garden - looking as natural as it can be.
0:06:59 > 0:07:02- Even if it has - some concrete mountains.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04- It doesn't matter.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07- Plants will die.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11- I hope this garden will survive - for a long time.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- Will you be adding to the garden?
0:07:14 > 0:07:17- I don't know - how much further I can go.
0:07:18 > 0:07:19- No.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22- I'm not sure I'll be granted - planning permission.
0:07:23 > 0:07:25- From the wife or the council?
0:07:26 > 0:07:31- To be honest, this garden - is perfect as it is, day and night.
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- The little world lights up - like a fairy-tale story.
0:07:39 > 0:07:43- This is a special - and unusual garden.
0:07:43 > 0:07:47- It reflects - its owner's personality perfectly.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21- Having left the world behind us, - we reach Y Betws.
0:08:21 > 0:08:26- With the Welsh dragon almost flying - behind me, here's Enid's home.
0:08:26 > 0:08:28- She's quite a character.
0:08:36 > 0:08:40- Y Betws is on the outskirts - of Ammanford, East Carmarthenshire.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- Enid and her family - have lived here long enough...
0:08:45 > 0:08:50- ..to establish a wonderful garden - and a place for the family to meet.
0:08:52 > 0:08:57- I love it. When it's sunny, I come - down here for a cup of coffee.
0:08:58 > 0:09:00- Or a glass of wine sometimes.
0:09:06 > 0:09:08- This is something that's grown.
0:09:08 > 0:09:12- At the beginning, - we had a vegetable garden.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14- Over time, we tidied it up.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20- We had someone in to revamp it...
0:09:20 > 0:09:24- ..but he planted some cheap things.
0:09:27 > 0:09:31- We had to re-buy all the plants.
0:09:31 > 0:09:33- Hywel, Enid's late husband...
0:09:34 > 0:09:38- ..created the garden - and designed the shape we see today.
0:09:38 > 0:09:43- Enid is now losing her sight - but she still enjoys the garden...
0:09:43 > 0:09:46- ..and appreciates - the happy memories.
0:09:46 > 0:09:50- Where did the interest in gardening - come from? From Hywel or you?
0:09:51 > 0:09:54- It was Hywel's delight. - I've never touched the garden.
0:09:54 > 0:09:56- I just enjoy it.
0:09:56 > 0:10:00- He did all the work, - with Gordon's help.
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- Gordon's always been here to help.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07- He clears everything up.
0:10:07 > 0:10:12- These days, he's responsible - for everything in the garden.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15- He can do as he wishes.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19- At the end of the day, - the garden's perfect.
0:10:19 > 0:10:21- Enid's quite right.
0:10:21 > 0:10:26- This is one of the tidiest gardens - I've ever visited.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35- What's the idea here?
0:10:35 > 0:10:38- Well, I wanted to hear water.
0:10:38 > 0:10:41- I saw this statue in St David's.
0:10:42 > 0:10:45- I wanted to call it St David...
0:10:45 > 0:10:48- ..but I know - it's St Francis of Assisi.
0:10:49 > 0:10:53- I wanted a reminder - of St David's words...
0:10:54 > 0:10:56- ..around the statue.
0:10:56 > 0:11:01- Since it was a statue - of St Francis of Assisi...
0:11:01 > 0:11:05- ..we chose three sentences - from his prayer.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08- What did St David say?
0:11:08 > 0:11:10- Friends, be happy...
0:11:11 > 0:11:14- ..keep the faith - and do the little things...
0:11:14 > 0:11:17- ..you saw and heard with me.
0:11:18 > 0:11:22- Around here, - Hywel and I chose three sentences...
0:11:23 > 0:11:26- ..of St Francis of Assisi's - prayer.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29- Where there is hatred, - let me sow love.
0:11:29 > 0:11:31- Where there is darkness, light.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34- It is in pardoning - that we are pardoned.
0:11:35 > 0:11:36- We've combined them.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39- We've combined them.- - A combination of two giants.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41- The important things.
0:11:43 > 0:11:45- This is a May garden.
0:11:46 > 0:11:49- Most of the plants - are azaleas and rhododendrons.
0:11:52 > 0:11:54- There's a variety of colours.
0:11:54 > 0:11:58- I remember when I married...
0:11:58 > 0:12:02- ..it was the fashion to hold - a large bouquet of flowers...
0:12:02 > 0:12:04- ..with a trailing fern.
0:12:04 > 0:12:09- I told Mam, - "This bouquet will hide my dress."
0:12:09 > 0:12:14- "Listen to me," she said, "A flower - is more beautiful than any dress."
0:12:15 > 0:12:17- She spoke the truth.
0:12:20 > 0:12:23- Your husband died three years ago.
0:12:23 > 0:12:25- Three and a half years ago.
0:12:25 > 0:12:31- My children told me, "You'll want - to bury Dadi's ashes somewhere."
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- We decided to bury the ashes - under the acer tree.
0:12:36 > 0:12:39- Ioan, my grandson...
0:12:39 > 0:12:43- ..he got married - after we'd buried Hywel.
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- He said he wanted to remember - his grandfather on the day.
0:12:48 > 0:12:54- He bought an azalea the same colour - as the bridesmaid's dresses...
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- ..and planted it under the acer - where the ashes were buried.
0:12:59 > 0:13:01- That's a little corner.
0:13:02 > 0:13:03- It's wonderful.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- I wanted a sundial.
0:13:16 > 0:13:22- Hywel went to choose a stone - from the Preseli mountains.
0:13:23 > 0:13:25- You can read the word Amser (Time).
0:13:26 > 0:13:30- Behind here, - an englyn has been written.
0:13:31 > 0:13:35- To a little one starting life
0:13:35 > 0:13:39- A month, it is a long time
0:13:39 > 0:13:44- Remarkably, - I am today in my twilight
0:13:45 > 0:13:46- In a week, time flies by.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51- It is right. Time flies, they say.
0:13:52 > 0:13:54- That's very special.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15- Is there a future for the garden? - Will you develop it?
0:14:16 > 0:14:19- I don't think there's any need. - I have enough.
0:14:20 > 0:14:22- I'm happy with it as it is.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29- I hear you like a little pop - in the garden, Enid.
0:14:29 > 0:14:31- I'd love to have more.
0:14:32 > 0:14:34- Thank you very much.
0:14:34 > 0:14:36- Cheers, one and all.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- If you bring a bottle, - you can come again.
0:14:43 > 0:14:45- This is a family garden.
0:14:45 > 0:14:50- It's a welcoming garden - that's packed with happy memories.
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0:15:18 > 0:15:22- Pen Llyn is a wonderful - stretch of Wales.
0:15:23 > 0:15:26- It offers magical views - across land and coast.
0:15:26 > 0:15:30- Gardens can be inspired - by its favourable climate.
0:15:31 > 0:15:35- Berwyn and Janet's garden - is here, near Llanbedrog.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39- That's what I call a garden.
0:15:39 > 0:15:43- It's a garden that reminds me - of public gardens I've visited...
0:15:44 > 0:15:47- ..but this is a private garden.
0:15:47 > 0:15:50- It's been created - by the hard work of its owners.
0:15:52 > 0:15:54- Hello, Janet. Let's see the garden.
0:16:01 > 0:16:02- Well.
0:16:03 > 0:16:04- What a view.
0:16:05 > 0:16:08- It's the first thing I see - every morning.
0:16:08 > 0:16:11- I can see why you bought this place. - Just for the view.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- Then there's the garden.
0:16:19 > 0:16:23- What's incredible about this garden - is that it's hidden.
0:16:23 > 0:16:27- You can't see it in its entirety - from anywhere except the sky.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- It's been here for centuries because - of its links to Tremfan Hall.
0:16:31 > 0:16:35- Berwyn and Janet have put - their own stamp on the place.
0:16:35 > 0:16:37- The garden was here - before we arrived.
0:16:38 > 0:16:42- It's what we've done to it - that makes it what it is.
0:16:43 > 0:16:45- It's far more striking.
0:16:46 > 0:16:50- You've designed little nooks - for different purposes...
0:16:50 > 0:16:53- ..within the garden.
0:16:53 > 0:16:58- That's the garden, - it's a series of separate gardens.
0:16:58 > 0:17:02- Each one has its own personality.
0:17:02 > 0:17:05- The paths help you navigate around.
0:17:05 > 0:17:07- To help you discover them.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09- To help you discover them.- - Yes, to some extent.
0:17:13 > 0:17:17- You can discover some wonderful - corners and get lost in the garden.
0:17:17 > 0:17:21- It's a sea of green - and bold colours.
0:17:25 > 0:17:28- Everything has been planted - for a purpose.
0:17:28 > 0:17:34- Berwyn's artistic background ensures - that everything is picture perfect.
0:17:36 > 0:17:40- I understand now when you say - that certain colours...
0:17:40 > 0:17:43- ..attract your attention - along certain paths.
0:17:44 > 0:17:47- There's so much colour and variety - in one picture.
0:17:47 > 0:17:49- Even the shades of white.
0:17:49 > 0:17:54- That was my aim when I planted them. - You see one through the other.
0:17:54 > 0:17:56- It adds depth to the scenery.
0:17:56 > 0:18:00- You can see the slopes of Arddu - on Snowdon in the distance.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- Through the gap at the back.
0:18:04 > 0:18:06- And this is only one view.
0:18:07 > 0:18:09- We'll move on - to another one quickly.
0:18:14 > 0:18:17- As you wander, - you can detect Berwyn's fondness...
0:18:18 > 0:18:20- ..for azaleas and rhododendrons.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- It's a feast for the eyes - and the nose.
0:18:23 > 0:18:26- I can smell this garden already.
0:18:26 > 0:18:30- There are so many flowers - in one small circle.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32- It's very strong here.
0:18:33 > 0:18:39- Look at this red rhododendron. - It's Gwyllt King from Portmeirion.
0:18:39 > 0:18:42- What's the appeal - of rhododendrons and azaleas?
0:18:42 > 0:18:46- It's the variety, - they're very different...
0:18:46 > 0:18:49- ..even though they belong - to the same family.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52- This is a garden in itself.
0:18:53 > 0:18:56- You're moving from one garden - to another.
0:18:56 > 0:18:59- There's another one - around the corner.
0:18:59 > 0:19:02- This is like a perfume box.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26- As an artist, - how does this garden inspire you...
0:19:26 > 0:19:31- ..and have you planted something - to inspire you?
0:19:31 > 0:19:33- I come out here every single day.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- The first thing I see is the sea.
0:19:37 > 0:19:39- That's different every single day.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42- That inspires you.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- Yourself and Janet have done - a lot of the work in the garden.
0:19:47 > 0:19:48- Do you disagree...?
0:19:48 > 0:19:49- Do you disagree...?- - Yes!
0:19:52 > 0:19:54- It doesn't look like you disagree.
0:19:54 > 0:19:55- Oh, yes.
0:19:56 > 0:19:58- We disagree on a few things.
0:19:58 > 0:20:02- I'm left to my own devices - in the veg garden.
0:20:02 > 0:20:06- He has his plans on a grander scale - for the garden...
0:20:06 > 0:20:09- ..which I would never - have envisaged.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- Do you feel that you have to - keep the garden in check...
0:20:29 > 0:20:32- ..or are you willing - to let things go?
0:20:33 > 0:20:37- Certain areas you can get away with - but everything is in place...
0:20:37 > 0:20:41- ..and now we're having to assess, - look up how big the trees are...
0:20:42 > 0:20:45- ..and everything's grown - and filling out nicely.
0:20:45 > 0:20:50- Is there one part of the garden that - attracts you more than the others?
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- Down towards the bottom.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54- Around the lake.
0:20:55 > 0:20:59- The shadows you see on the lake, - it's like a mirror.
0:21:00 > 0:21:03- It's incredible - every time you see it.
0:21:27 > 0:21:32- Well, it's obvious now - why you placed the bench here.
0:21:32 > 0:21:36- If you sit here, - you can see around that corner.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39- You can have a look around.
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- The colour of that acer on the lake. - The reflection is so clear.
0:21:44 > 0:21:48- Soon, the two eucalyptus trees - will be holding hands.
0:21:48 > 0:21:50- They're almost touching.
0:21:52 > 0:21:55- They're not just - losing their bark.
0:21:55 > 0:21:57- The bark helps retain the water.
0:21:57 > 0:21:59- The bark helps retain the water.- - It has a purpose.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02- The other thing the bark does - when it falls down...
0:22:02 > 0:22:08- ..the tree itself contrasts - the height of the lake itself.
0:22:08 > 0:22:09- The lake is so flat.
0:22:10 > 0:22:16- This is the time to appreciate it - and stand back.
0:22:16 > 0:22:18- The sound of the birds - and the crows!
0:22:19 > 0:22:22- I think that adds to the atmosphere.
0:22:23 > 0:22:24- It's part of it.
0:22:25 > 0:22:28- That's why it's at its best - in the morning.
0:22:28 > 0:22:30- It's just the sound of nature.
0:22:35 > 0:22:40- There are plenty of opportunities - to stand back and appreciate.
0:22:42 > 0:22:46- It's no surprise that it means - so much to Berwyn and Janet.
0:22:46 > 0:22:48- It's an honour to be here.
0:22:49 > 0:22:53- You want to do it justice, really.
0:22:54 > 0:22:57- It's like a little bit of heaven, - isn't it?
0:22:59 > 0:23:01- One way of looking at it is...
0:23:01 > 0:23:05- ..it gives us pleasure, as family...
0:23:05 > 0:23:08- ..and friends...
0:23:08 > 0:23:10- ..and for many other people.
0:23:11 > 0:23:15- When you see people appreciating - what you've done...
0:23:15 > 0:23:17- ..that encourages you to continue.
0:23:18 > 0:23:21- Fortunately, everyone can - appreciate the garden...
0:23:22 > 0:23:25- ..when it opens to the public - in May 2018...
0:23:25 > 0:23:28- ..as part - of the National Garden Scheme.
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