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A beloved BBC personality has honored a renowned television gardener with a heartfelt social media post. Brenton West, known for his role on The Repair Shop, paid his respects to the late Geoff Hamilton, an icon from Gardeners’ World, by cultivating an enchanting outdoor space inspired by Hamilton’s legacy.
On Instagram, Brenton uploaded a video showcasing his garden, which boasted an array of potted plants, including vibrant geraniums for a splash of color, alongside lush foliage in the flower beds. The camera then drifted towards a sweetpea pergola, which he humorously acknowledged was “not going so well at the moment,” before highlighting a selection of delicate white and blue wildflowers. The footage continued with glimpses of two olive trees surrounded by “lots of roses,” complemented by peonies and fragrant lavender.
Transitioning to a more serene section of his garden, Brenton unveiled his “favorite part,” featuring a tranquil stream adorned with an abundance of lilies. He remarked on the “contrast of color” and the vibrancy of life in this area. His garden also boasted a well-tended vegetable patch, adding to its charm.
In his post’s caption, Brenton elaborated: “This English cottage garden is a tribute to the late Geoff Hamilton. And just a note, my home isn’t actually named Westacres.”
Fans joined in the tribute, leaving their own heartfelt comments about the late gardener. One admirer wrote, “Geoff Hamilton was a wonderful gardener,” accompanying the sentiment with a sad face emoji. Brenton replied with appreciation, confessing, “I learned it all from him.”
Geoff first started making guest appearances on Gardeners’ World in the 1970s, becoming its regular presenter in 1979. In 1985, he was responsible for moving the show’s venue to his own garden at Barnsdale, Oakham, Rutland.
As well as presenting Gardeners’ World, he made several series, including the highly successful Geoff Hamilton’s Cottage Gardens.
He once said: “I’ve been gardening for more than 50 years now and I still can’t get over that excitement every year, when you look over the trays of seedlings you planted out and wonder if they are going to come through – and they do.”
He died in 1996, aged just 59, after suffering a heart attack while taking part in a charity cycle run.