Dream Gardens

Synopsis

Can changing your back yard change your life? That's the question asked by Dream Gardens, hosted by Michael McCoy, one of Australia’s leading landscape designers, each episode follows the transformation of a garden and the family behind it.

First Air Date: 2017-02-09

Last Air Date: 2021-08-22

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 24

Networks: ABC TV

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Top Cast

Michael McCoy as Self - Host

Seasons

Season 1 (2017) - (8 Episodes)

Season 2 (2019) - (8 Episodes)

Season 3 (2021) - (8 Episodes)

Season 1 (2017)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Toowoomba (2017-02-09)

A rural Queensland couple's journey to transform a rock hard paddock into an ambitious and extensive kitchen garden so that they can live out their "grow it, eat it, live it" dream.
Ep. 2: Essendon (2017-02-16)

Michael visits Frank and Mary-Anne D'Aquila from Essendon, Victoria, who are in pursuit of a family garden complete with pool, plants and an entertaining space.
Ep. 3: Strath Creek (2017-02-23)

Stewart & Sandra lost their home & garden in the devastating 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Now it's time to start again with a spectacular new garden designed by one of Australia's most well-known designers, Paul Bangay.
Ep. 4: Connells Point (2017-03-02)

A couple dream of a waterfront home with a resort style garden. They also dream of both jobs finishing at the same time. They've greenlit work on the garden while the house is still under construction. A good idea, in theory.
Ep. 5: Brisbane (2017-03-09)

After tragically losing their wife & mother to cancer Roberto & his two children are hoping that the transformation of their garden will not only bring them healing but also create an everlasting tribute to their loved one.
Ep. 6: Matcham (2017-03-16)

Phillip and Maria are awaiting the birth of their first child and the creation of a lakeside garden. Sounds idyllic, right? However, delays, bad weather & budget constraints conspire to keep the expecting couple ever waiting.
Ep. 7: Avalon (2017-03-23)

Justine and Greg are busy with three kids and high-pressure jobs that often take them away from home. It's their dream to have a garden sanctuary to escape, relax and recharge in. Can they find sanity from the insanity?
Ep. 8: Balwyn (2017-03-30)

The Mitzis want a garden to match their fabulous art deco home in Melbourne. But project managing the ambitious build themselves will take courage. Loved ones think they are crazy, can they prove their doubters wrong?