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Beechgrove Garden 2019

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  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Really enjoyed last nights episode, seemed back on form.
    I think CB being there made a big difference.
    How can you lie there and think of England
    When you don't even know who's in the team

    S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    edited July 2019
    I enjoyed it too, knew l had missed it but hadn't realised just how much !
    Chris Beardshaw's section about the rose care and black peppermint was very interesting, he has a good way of explaining stuff.
    There did seem to be a nice "vibe" about it, particularly the cucumber tasting at the end. 
  • barry islandbarry island Posts: 1,847
    Beachgrove's back with no explanation why it was taken off I hope it is back for good this time. Loved the carnivorous plants nice to see something different.
  • KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
    I watched Beechgrove today and enjoyed it much more than the first couple of programmes.  They seem to have gone back to the old format and no more 'Generation Game' segments of creating wreaths etc.

  • Allotment BoyAllotment Boy Posts: 6,774
    We watched the Sunday repeat on Beeb 2. I thought it was good too. I like CB always learn something new from him (black peppermint to deter Aphids). 
    AB Still learning

  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Another enjoyable episode l felt. Don't think l would attempt the pruning as l certainly don't have Chris Beardshaw's eye! 
    That park in Edinburgh was absolutely stunning, my jaw was dropping all the way through. Such a transformation and good to see the youngsters getting involved. 
    I like the way that the different plants mentioned are named on screen so that viewers can make a note. 
    If this programme is taken off air it will be a disgrace.
  • Joyce21Joyce21 Posts: 15,489
    @AnniD, I have a large pieris that could do with being pruned but I don't think I would be as successful as CB.
    Saughton Park is beautiful.
    SW Scotland
  • PurplerainPurplerain Posts: 1,053
    Pieris grow like Chris's image of mashed potato here as you know @Joyce21 and I often wonder if anything can be done with pruning. Not sure that I could do it as well as Chris, but at least we know we can have a bash at it. Loved Saughton Park and it takes away the image of Saughton Prison. Very enjoyable episode.
    SW Scotland
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Really enjoyed this episode tho not so much the grasses garden.   I find them dull but the rest of the programme was very interesting and it's good to see Mr B wielding his secateurs with intent.   I shall be sharpening my secateurs and loppers and going out to play myself this weekend.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • Lily PillyLily Pilly Posts: 3,845
    It was Jim and George who got me hooked. Not telling how long ago but I do believe it was the first episode
    Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
    A A Milne
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