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Ground Force: The Volunteers' Story

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This half hour special follows a group of volunteers who joined the BBC’s Ground Force team as they transform the British Museum lawn into an African garden, for Africa 05, a nationwide celebration of African culture and heritage.

Volunteers from BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers) and the BBC Neighbourhood Gardener scheme worked non-stop for three days through rain and shine to bring a little piece of Africa to the heart of London.

Tommy Walsh

The programme also follows the volunteers as they maintain the garden during the first few months. Creating the garden gives all the volunteers a chance to gain something from the experience, whether it’s gardening expertise or just a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the rat race for a few hours.

The garden has a variety of exotic plants, from banana trees to proteas, the national flower of South Africa, many of them reminding some of the volunteers of home.

The garden was open to the public.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 June 2006 )

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