Breakfast at Kew Gardens

Philippa braves the cold at Kew Gardens, West London

Philippa Forrester paid her final visit to Kew Gardens today (Friday)

Joining Philippa today were the top garden designer Diarmuid Gavin. He's the face of the BBC's Home Front in the Garden, where he's known for his innovative and highly unusual work.

Philippa looked at the magic and myths of Christmas traditions with the author Patrick Harding.

Click here to go straight to Kew's Christmas plants page

Also on the programme; chef Jean Christophe Novelli on the traditional Christmas dinner in Britain and France.

He began his career at the age of fourteen as a baker, becoming head private chef to the Rothschild's family before the age of 20.

On his arrival in England he worked for various Country House Hotels and as Chef Manager of Keith Floyd's Pub and Restaurant, winning awards for 'Face of the Future' as well as 'Country Restaurant of the Year' three times.

His distinguished career saw him hold the title of Chef Patron of the Provence Restaurant in Lymington, Hampshire, he gained his first Michelin Star in 1992, and the Egon Ronay 'Dessert of the Year Award'.

Competition

And on top of that, today is the fifth and final day of our competition. One lucky winner will get to spend the day at the stately home Castle Howard in North Yorkshire.

Please note that winners will have to provide their own transport and accommodation will not be provided.

Just answer this simple question:

Which of the following is the world's tallest tree ?

A) Californian Redwood
B) Californian Dogwood
C) Californian Greenwood
D) Californian Deadwood

If you think you know the correct answer, call our competition line on 08700 109 771 (don't e-mail us). Lines are open from 7am until midday and calls should cost no more than a second class stamp.

click here for the official Kew Gardens website

Next week, Philippa Forrester goes to Alder Hey hospital for our final extended editions of Breakfast