I used to hate it and think it was a mess but after watching him and reading his books and watching his other show ‘fork to fork’ I understand his style. i have come to love it and watching the old series on YouTube in full summer it does look messy but in a gorgeous overflowing way. on netflix his show that’s on he does advocate there is no right or wrong it’s what makes you happy and that’s why I love his gardening style. He reminds me of my grandad who was a head gardener after ww2 and his gardens wee used in Toms midnight garden
One of the benefits of Monty's approach to gardening is that he's encouraging and inspiring people of all levels of gardening capability to get involved and grow - whatever their growing space may be. I personally love his garden - it's real & alive and we see it as it moves through the seasons. I don't believe it is meant to be a picture perfect garden for showcasing (we have plenty of wonderful show gardens across the country and visiting them is another pleasurable aspect of gardening). I'd say I'm more akin to Monty's style of gardening which allows me to enjoy the experience of gardening as a fusion of sensual, physical and educational pleasures. (plus relaxed gardening is less strain on my back;)
I like the way Monty's garden is always evolving, always a work in progress. Mine's like that too (on a much smaller scale!), and it's never "finished" or neat. I also like his admission of failure when things don't work out, and the way he shows you how he sets about a new project, rather than just displaying the finished product. We get to see the whole process, including the mess and the setbacks. Above all, apart from finding him very engaging and easy on the eye, I love the sense of wonder and delight he brings to every aspect of his gardening.
I for one love watching monty garden change and evolve. Its not perfect but I'm yet visit any garden that is without. For example I was most disappointed with hid ote last year...just personal preference. For me I'd be quite happy to spend the full hr of gw watching monty. I have no intrest in most of the other presenters other than carol klein or adam frost. The other pres nters either look at micro niche gardening or dumb things down to a level that I become disintested.
Im much the same. Its just my kind of garden, I also like the way he has it split into lots of little gardens that are good for gleaning ideas for a smaller plot. Like Jason I'd prefer it if it was weighted much more to being at Longmeadow with the features being a much smaller segment
Me too. I love Monty's garden and am not so interested in the other elements of the programme. I tend to fast forward the community gardens, travel segments and national collections. I just want to learn how to grow things and look after wild gardens and wildlife. I think Monty has done so much nationally to encourage us regular bods to have a go at gardening - on a little patio, a balcony, growing a cherry tomato in a window box. You can't put a price on that. He's always pushing us to not be afraid of failures, or being messy, or feeling that we have not have a clue - just enjoy, start where you are and get your hands in the soil. Good lessons for life.
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i have come to love it and watching the old series on YouTube in full summer it does look messy but in a gorgeous overflowing way.
on netflix his show that’s on he does advocate there is no right or wrong it’s what makes you happy and that’s why I love his gardening style. He reminds me of my grandad who was a head gardener after ww2 and his gardens wee used in Toms midnight garden
I hope this helps, Purplerain.
I'd say I'm more akin to Monty's style of gardening which allows me to enjoy the experience of gardening as a fusion of sensual, physical and educational pleasures. (plus relaxed gardening is less strain on my back;)
For me I'd be quite happy to spend the full hr of gw watching monty. I have no intrest in most of the other presenters other than carol klein or adam frost. The other pres nters either look at micro niche gardening or dumb things down to a level that I become disintested.