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You'll often find Dr Liam in his Emmerdale allotment, which has been the backdrop of many heart-to-hearts - and even a big scandal.

The local GP, played by Jonny McPherson, got stuck into gardening as he got his sparkle back, after suffering from depression in the aftermath of his daughter's 'accidental' death.

Dr Liam set up the allotment project to encourage villagers to be more sustainable with their food choices, but also to use easy gardening projects to help with mental health.

And the allotment isn't just a set.

Gardeners Jo Walker, left, and Lisa Knite, right, with actor Jonny McPherson who plays Dr Liam in Emmerdale

Its real-life gardeners, who have just harvested their first crop, share Dr Liam's passion for sustainability.

Lisa Knite and Jo Walker met during a Royal Horticultural Society gardening course a few years ago and have teamed up to run the Emmerdale allotment.

Jo, who works part time in a corporate role, got her own allotment after the birth of her son, and Lisa has been a gardener for the last four years.

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“I love being out and about with nature," Lisa, 56, said.

Meet the real-life gardeners behind Dr Liam's Emmerdale allotment