It is probably impossible to please everyone. I would turn off if there was very much about veg because, unlike tropical plants, which I also do not grow, there is nothing interesting about rows of veg. I can enjoy all sorts of gardens and have found mine absorbing for 30 years, but I don't expect a programme that deals only with my personal taste. I'm inclined to feel that if one really dislikes almost every aspect of the show it would be better to watch something else.
What was with planting that huge tray of Cos lettuce? Most newbie gardeners would like to see a selection of plants that they can grow. I have 3 8' x 4' veggie boxes and live alone now, so plant mixed salad leaves rather than lots of 1 variety.
Hard to say that anyone actually learned a lot about arranging nursery bought thyme in planters. It's been the same thing for ages now. Here are all the plants I bought, watch me arrange them in planters.
It's just what Obelixx has said, the practical gardening which is still very much part of the show is not informative, it just really lacks content and information and seems to be done with more than a little reluctance each week.
I'm sure I'm not alone that I still very much enjoy plenty of other aspects, such as the visits to other people's gardens and the highlights on specialist growers, which I always find really interesting.
I get the impression that Monty is bored to tears of doing the programme and now another ruddy dog. If only Adam could take over; I agree with Gemma, best part is other peoples gardens. Sorry if I've offended anyone.
But as a beginner (with v limited budget!) I do often feel very overwhelmed afterwards. Which probably means I should be watching something else as well! 🤔
It’s nice seeing all the varieties of things, but I would like mention of standard (?) types which a beginner might try out and then branch out to try others if it works for me.
Don’t think he said you had to plant lots ... we didn’t watch him plant them all ... I think it’s assumed we’ll use our brains and plant what we need rather than slavishly copy ... it’s his garden and if he eats lots of lettuce then he should plant lots.
Planting out is a basic technique used for lots of plants at this time of year.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
For me, I don’t want the basics repeating and repeating. There are so many sources online for that kind of information that those new to gardening can access at the moment they need the advice. I know I do.
I think the GW team should be commended for managing to put out a programme at all.
I seem to remember that not very long ago there were complaints about the programme featuring seed sewing AGAIN, and why was it all so basic and couldn't we have something more advanced. Perhaps a second programme is needed aimed at starting from scratch and growing relatively easy plants. Then they could move on to the more exotic. But the GW that we have is largely entertainment rather than education.
Don’t think he said you had to plant lots ... we didn’t watch him plant them all ... I think it’s assumed we’ll use our brains and plant what we need rather than slavishly copy ... it’s his garden and if he eats lots of lettuce then he should plant lots.
Planting out is a basic technique used for lots of plants at this time of year.
I thought it was a bit silly having all those modules full of lettuce. That was a lot of lettuce to put in all at once for anybody. Which highlights the lack of practical guidance. It would have been much improved with a mention that lettuce can be staggered throughout the season, so there is a progression of mature plants when they are needed. It just to me highlights how out of touch and unthought-out the practical gardening sections have become.
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It's just what Obelixx has said, the practical gardening which is still very much part of the show is not informative, it just really lacks content and information and seems to be done with more than a little reluctance each week.
I'm sure I'm not alone that I still very much enjoy plenty of other aspects, such as the visits to other people's gardens and the highlights on specialist growers, which I always find really interesting.
But as a beginner (with v limited budget!) I do often feel very overwhelmed afterwards. Which probably means I should be watching something else as well! 🤔
It’s nice seeing all the varieties of things, but I would like mention of standard (?) types which a beginner might try out and then branch out to try others if it works for me.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.