A Welsh TV gardener said it was a dream come true to work alongside his “horticultural hero”, BBC Gardeners’ World star Adam Frost.

He joined the team behind S4C’s Garddio a Mwy, made by Caernarfon-based Cwmni Da, as it filmed at this year’s Royal Welsh Show where he toured the revamped Horticultural Village, judged competitions and met growers.

Invited by presenter Adam Jones, he spent the day alongside the Garddio a Mwy team before the cameras for the programme which is being shown at 8.25pm on Monday, August 10.

According to Adam Jones, having the chance to work with his Adam Frost was an unforgettable experience.

"I really enjoyed the day in his company. He is so easy to talk to and the way he presents gardening is fantastic, he is such an inspiration," he said.

Adam Frost is a garden designer and horticulturist known for his successes at the Chelsea Flower Show and as well as his appearances on Gardeners' World.

Mr Frost said he had really enjoyed his day in the Llanelwedd sunshine.

He said: "It's been amazing, it's been absolutely superb. Wherever I go I meet gardeners who care about what they're doing."

Frost admitted to being nervous about judging other people's efforts especially the class where school children were asked to create a garden in a wheelbarrow.

"I don't normally judge but when I was asked I couldn't say no. And one or two have come up to me and said 'thank you very much for the gold' or 'what can I do to get a gold next time' and I give them a bit of advice and that's good too," said Adam.

"The bit that fascinates me about the Royal Welsh is that it has a horticulture section which is great but you've got the agriculture side of it too and the thing that brings them both together is food. I walked around the food hall and so much of is grown by horticulturalists and there's got to be a way to bring the two together.”

Appointed as Honorary Director of Horticulture in late 2023, Adam Jones has revived the horticultural section at the show overseeing the development of the new horticultural village, liaising with key stakeholders, and bringing exhibitors and sponsorship opportunities to the Royal Welsh Show.

"It's my third year as Horticultural Director and it's been a steep learning experience but one which has seen a steady growth. We had 400 entrants in the first year, 500 last year and we're up to 650 this year, “ he said.

"The number of youngsters has also increased from 60 two years ago to 100 in 2026. We've got momentum and we want to maintain it and keep raising the standard," he said.

The special edition of Garddio a Mwy will also see Adam's co-presenters Meinir Gwilym and Sioned Edwards at the showground near Builth Wells.

Garddio a Mwy is broadcast on S4C on Monday evenings at 8.25pm.