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GW April 1st
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Message 1.Â
Posted by Lowena (U14575314) on Friday, 1st April 2011
Let's hope a new month brings a better programme. Surely they will now up the ante on actually doing things around the garden.Can't wait for them to get stuck in
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Posted by pjgolf (U2469936) on Friday, 1st April 2011
I have enjoyed the programmes so far. It`s been relaxed with plenty of seasonal jobs going on (pruning, dividing perrenials etc)
More of the same please and plenty of veg !
PJ
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Posted by nooj (U13729031) on Friday, 1st April 2011
I'm with you PG - and you'd think with still being in a recession more people would be interested in growing fruit and veg?
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Message 4
Posted by Lowena (U14575314) on Friday, 1st April 2011
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo to a veg overkill
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Message 5
Posted by pjgolf (U2469936) on Friday, 1st April 2011
I`m a veg grower through and through so I would be happy if it was mostly veg on GW but I agree Lowena, there has to be a balance.
But you know how Mr Don likes his veg
PJ -
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Posted by kfgray (U14470933) on Friday, 1st April 2011
I'm with you PG - and you'd think with still being in a recession more people would be interested in growing fruit and veg? Well the problem is unless you have some skill and a decent plot it often cost more to grow your own. I once grew 3 of the worlds most expensive tomatoes. I could have gone to Paris for the week end With the amount I spent on them. Now I know about damping off etc but not then
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Message 7
Posted by Lowena (U14575314) on Friday, 1st April 2011
EEK!!! I can but hope
I don't mind a bit, but not overkill, not many people have all 3 ingredients..space,expertise,inclination................................that's why M & S exists :D -
Message 8
Posted by chloedavis13 (U14811508) on Friday, 1st April 2011
Hi-after saying all week that I wouldn't watch it again what did I find myself doing at 8.30! But had to go and make some tea in the Rachel at Wisley slot( tea to drink!) as couldn't bear to watch that bit. Monty's garden was lighter and spring like and his Hellebores were to die for. Oh well, I have decided that the programme is addictive and no matter how much we all moan we still watch on Friday evenings.
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Message 9
Posted by Pumpkin_Patch_Paul (U14565900) on Friday, 1st April 2011
Do you think the people at Wisley have read the story about the Emperors new clothes?
Compost tea my ar** ...£600 for the cheapest kit.......Mugs.
I will keep my nettle/cumfry feed and the contents from my compost bin thank you very much..
Nice to see Monty looking so happy,loved the way he spilt his tea at the start I do that a lot in my kitchen...
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Message 10
Posted by ravenjoy (U13905126) on Friday, 1st April 2011
I really enjoyed tonights programme and actually feel inspired to do something in my garden this weekend!!
Not sure why that nonsense about compost tea was included though if they didn't know what was in it or why it worked!
I am still missing all t he practical tips from the last seriesbut am gradually warming to Monty Don's style and he does seem to love his garden. I have loads to do in my own modest plot and wish I could look so relaxed about it as he is!
I heard there was going to be a gardening channel but I can't find it. Does anyone else know about it? -
Message 11
Posted by Ken Smart (U1158196) on Saturday, 2nd April 2011
Still enjoying the new series. It has a nice relaxing pace about it, and MD is getting on with many of the tasks which many of us are currently undertaking. I really do hope that there are no plans afoot for any of the other presenters to clutter up Monty's garden - everythings just fine the way it is.
I still don't 'get' Rachel. What is it that she brings to the party that a thousand other people couldn't have brought. Last week she looked 'preggers', and this week I confess that I was looking out the window for the bulk of her segment and failed to note whether my previous impression was false. I'm not sure what I was supposed to get out of this visit to a wonderful property, but I'm afraid it passed me by (the Rachel factor?). The Carol Klein segment is a good move by the programme, as it gives us a chance to see many fine gardens, and meet the movers and shakers behind them. Joe was really at his best last night, as he didn't appear to drag the programme down.
I wondered what it was about the lighting that was troubling fellow posters in recent weeks, and paid particular attention this week. I confess that once again I thought the quality of picture was just fine, and look forward to reading what others are currently thinking. It's good to genuinely look forward to friday nights once again. -
Message 12
Posted by trialittledream (U14419792) on Saturday, 2nd April 2011
I too enjoyed last nights program. So glad to have friday gardening fix back again, and on form, to relax to and inspire after a verry stressful working week. Keep it up Ö÷²¥´óÐã.
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Message 13
Posted by tattiebogle (U11728394) on Saturday, 2nd April 2011
Well that was another really enjoyable programme. The stars of the show were the plants, not the presenters or new projects. Who could fail to love those little hellebores and fritillaries?
You are right, Ken, about Joe not spoiling the show as he wasn't in it this week! -
Message 14
Posted by Lowena (U14575314) on Saturday, 2nd April 2011
I'd like them to concentrate on tasks which are relevant for most of us.Moga has said he is in a cold spot and the things he's doing I did a couple of weeks ago.Just a mention of things to be done in warmer parts of the country would be helpful. Still feels slow......come on - let's get our hands dirty.
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Message 15
Posted by Colin (U2252951) on Saturday, 2nd April 2011
Coincidently I'be been reading Monty's book 'My Roots'. It's clear that GW is now pretty much a telly version of the articles he used to write for the Observer about his garden. Nothing too frenetic, quite posh but still interesting.
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Message 16
Posted by David K (U14115317) on Saturday, 2nd April 2011
I quite enjoyed this episode….no glaring faux pas for a change.
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Message 17
Posted by Pumpkin_Patch_Paul (U14565900) on Saturday, 2nd April 2011
Personaly I think there is a horrible filter stuck on the lens its like looking through a fine veil, it will be intesting to compare picture quality with Beechgrove on Monday night.
I think Joe as been demoted by the way.....
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Message 18
Posted by Mal (U14487361) on Sunday, 3rd April 2011
Personaly I think there is a horrible filter stuck on the lens its like looking through a fine veilÂ
I guess Gardeners' World's closest relative is Countryfile, both programmes originate in Birmingham and, last year, they were similar in terms of format.
Countryfile is still bright - perhaps too bright, while Gardeners' World is a mix of bright photos, dull/warm scenes, dark archive footage and every so often they give things a blue tint.
It's probably a strange thing to say, but the style reminds me of those big budget horror films from the 90s. -
Message 19
Posted by pjgolf (U2469936) on Sunday, 3rd April 2011
I said last week that reaction to Monty had generally been positive. Someone then suggested that I was talking rubbish !
It seems IMHO that people are indeed warming to him.
Am I right or wrong ?
PJ -
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Posted by Colin (U2252951) on Sunday, 3rd April 2011
>Am I right or wrong ?<
My PVR still has most of last years GW broadcasts on the hard disk. Must have a quick look to remind myself of the 'way we were' and compare and contrast.
This year it's more like an extended visit to a 'Yellow Book' garden with the well-heeled owner passing on bits of history and words of advice. Which is as GW should be, IMHO. -
Message 21
Posted by Lowena (U14575314) on Sunday, 3rd April 2011
Wrong!!!!! in my case anyway
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Message 22
Posted by Colin (U2252951) on Sunday, 3rd April 2011
Was nice to see Rachel wearing her hair loose - not too keen on the tied-back style she had on the 1st two shows.
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Message 23
Posted by Obelixx (U2157162) on Sunday, 3rd April 2011
And that has exqactly what to do with shoing the nation current best gardening practice or seasonal and timely tasks and projects to be doing now? Does having her hair loose make what she says any more interesting or enlughtening or relevant?
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Message 25
Posted by the cycling gardener (U2350416) on Monday, 4th April 2011
GW has reclaimed its place as one of my "must see" programmes of the week. Like Ken, I'm finding the pace more relaxing and I'm really enjoying the format - Monty in his garden and Carol visiting topical gardens of particular relevance to the season. I've yet to be convinced about Rachel and Joe. I was intrigued by the tea idea until the £600 price tag was revealed! That would keep me going in Tetley for 15 years!
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Message 26
Posted by cufcskim (U14483815) on Monday, 4th April 2011
Beechgrove restarts tonight.
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Message 27
Posted by Margi (U2334861) on Monday, 4th April 2011
Don't get on here much any more, but wanted to just chip in with how much I'm enjoying the new series! Lots of good photography, useful tips and 'real' gardening... and I'd be perfectly happy watching Monty and Carol every week until hell freezes over!
Margi x -
Message 28
Posted by Obelixx (U2157162) on Monday, 4th April 2011
Hello Margi. I was just thinking about you the other day as I planted some new purple hellebores next to a hellebore foetidissima to see if I get interesting babies. Purple frits in there too so a bit of a Margi theme. How's the seedling?
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Message 29
Posted by Holbert (U3994703) on Monday, 4th April 2011
I'm really enjoying this series so far. (Mind you, I said that after the first two programmes of 2008 and we all know what happened after that! If I spot an ice cream van on next week's show I shall immediately switch off!)
Keep it up Monty and the Beeb
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Message 30
Posted by Margi (U2334861) on Tuesday, 5th April 2011
Hi Obby - how nice to see you're still around!
I've been thinking about you too, and wondering how many wine bottles I'd need to build a seating area!?!
Ooooh, the hellebore experiment sounds interesting - do let me know what comes up! And I love purple frits - distributed some more F meleagris just this weekend to family and friends. ..
Seedling is fine, thanks - well and happy, and going to high school in September - how scary is that? How's Possum, and you??
Margi x -
Message 31
Posted by Bluedoyenne (U2341157) on Wednesday, 6th April 2011
I only saw the programme last night - and it was a lovely programme!
MD flat on the earth admiring nature's coordination with the hellebore and the snake's head fritillary made me smile. As did his pleasure at discovering the hybridisation of the cowslip and primrose. All this struck a chord because that , for me, is a huge part of the joy of gardening.
I'm eagerly anticipating seeing more of the development of the jewel garden and loved the description of the over-flowing casket of jewels.
Great to see the beginnings of the veg planting too. Oh to have a dedicated veg patch. One day perhaps ..... until then I'll stick a few here and there in the ornamental border and learn from MD.
The rest of the programme was OK but, given the choice, I'd happily forgo seeing anything other than 'One man and his garden'. -
Message 32
Posted by Obelixx (U2157162) on Wednesday, 6th April 2011
Hi Margi. Good to see that all is well with you and yours. Possum is fine thanks..
I planted a group of creamy hellebores next to some purple ones a few years ago and now have an increasing clump of creamy ones with speckles and/or purple edges to the petals, some pinkier purple ones and one double purple so I'm hoping for good things from the new mix though it may have been a bit late for pollinating the foetidus this year. It's a lone survivor of 3 I planted, has survived some dreadful winters and has been in flower since early December with the flower heads poking up through the snow. I'm keeping an eye on them all so I can sow seed fresh in trays as well as let some fall where it may.
I have 3 or 4 varietes of primula in the same bed but will have to see if they breed interesting babies. I like the natural pale ones best or the drumsticks for a bit of fun. -
Message 33
Posted by Trillium (U2170869) on Wednesday, 6th April 2011
Hey Margi, good to hear from you! Do drop by - lots of changes to show you.
Seedling at big school, hey, what a growed up girl! I do love the way she shouts 'Trillium!!' when she sees me Our two are both driving, working, boyfriended twenty-somethings. Plain weird. -
Message 34
Posted by Margi (U2334861) on Saturday, 9th April 2011
Hi Trillium
Was wondering if you were open yet! Must be about time for our first visit of the season - maybe in a few weeks though as I NEED a good bluebell wood round about the beginning of May, and I haven't seen any out so far... it's just amazing how much better I feel for it being proper spring!
Very much looking forward to a guided tour of what you've done, and maybe buying a few plants into the bargain - you always seem to have something I haven't seen before, which is great!
And yes, your two being THAT grown up - how did that happen??? But please don't call your kids weird...
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Message 35
Posted by Trillium (U2170869) on Saturday, 9th April 2011
Hi Margi (and all),
Indeed we are open, and everything is romping away in this warm weather too. For a bit of an update, check the blog.... -
Message 36
Posted by ladynovicegardener (U5368058) on Sunday, 10th April 2011
I'm afraid that although I'm watching it on friday night I can't say that I'm getting a lot from GW this year.
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Message 37
Posted by suejean (U14840097) on Wednesday, 13th April 2011
I'm afraid that although I'm watching it on friday night I can't say that I'm getting a lot from GW this year. Can't get excited about the new series. Miss the enthusiastic down to earth style of Toby who went over the basics. A lot of us aren't particularly knowledgeable about plants but want to have a go and Toby like 'Mr. Titchmarsh' had that friendly, likeable way that encourages.
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