Never mind the blackbird I swear I saw the robin fly into the potting shed behind Monty while he was taking his hydrangea cuttings. Time for another clutch obviously
I saw it also, though thought it was a barn swallow! Might be my mind playing tricks though because if we leave a shed door open here, it will be a barn swallow that will investigate it as a potential nest site. More than one year we've ended up leaving the shed door open all summer, as once they start, have not got the heart to shut the door on them.
You were spot on @GemmaJF ! I just watched last week's programme and there they were, apparently getting upset they couldn't get to their nest.
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Never mind the blackbird I swear I saw the robin fly into the potting shed behind Monty while he was taking his hydrangea cuttings. Time for another clutch obviously
I saw it also, though thought it was a barn swallow! Might be my mind playing tricks though because if we leave a shed door open here, it will be a barn swallow that will investigate it as a potential nest site. More than one year we've ended up leaving the shed door open all summer, as once they start, have not got the heart to shut the door on them.
You were spot on @GemmaJF ! I just watched last week's programme and there they were, apparently getting upset they couldn't get to their nest.
It was something in they movement I saw, the way it swooped in there
"At Longmeadow Monty checks the progress of the potatoes he planted earlier in the year and recommends plants for dry shade under trees. We travel to Somerset to get water saving tips from a water scientist who uses a variety of techniques to save as much water as possible in her own garden and we meet a gardener who has filled his home with over one thousand houseplants. In 2019 Nick Bailey gave a masterclass on how to grow summer flowering Clematis and Arit Anderson took a boat trip to meet a group of people who were planting up the Birmingham canal sides for both wildlife and the wellbeing of city dwellers. Plus we feature a few more hints, tips and stories from viewers' gardens."
Bloody hell! Peter from Denmark didn’t just have the most stunning setting for his garden, expressed himself in perfect English and seemed to have excellent horticultural knowledge, he also had the slickest home made video. His was one of the few viewers’ gardens that I actually liked.
By contrast I actually felt slightly uncomfortable watching that piece on water conservation. Guilt, I think. I’m torn between agreeing entirely with the presenter’s sentiments and thinking that given how much rain we get, how much we pay for water and how much is wasted through leaks that my hose pipe use is something I can square with my conscience. Anyway, I really do not want a jumble of messy bins and buckets over my plot. Give me order rather than disorder any day.
Arit’s piece from Birmingham was an inspiration. Who cannot love what that team of workers is trying to achieve? If I lived in Birmingham I would be so proud of this initiative and badgering for public recognition of those responsible for the scheme. I’d far rather they get OBEs than those painted mimes full of self congratulatory luvvie-ness.
"Adam Frost is in his garden, bringing viewers up to date on how it has been developing over the summer, as well as giving plenty of advice on looking after and growing hydrangeas.
In Devon, Toby Buckland shares his tips on dealing with damaged shrubs, tree pruning and transplanting perennials, while Frances Tophill travels to West Sussex to meet a gardener and professor of biology whose garden has been planted with the conservation of insects in mind.
There is a second chance to see Carol Klein’s in-depth profile of a national collection of hydrangeas at Darley Park in Derby, and a couple of years ago, the team met Charles Dowding, whose unique method of growing vegetables results in bumper crops.
And there is a selection of films made by viewers from their own gardens."
Always worth watching when Adam is on and especially when it's from his garden @Hostafan1 - light, space, no claustrophobia for plants or viewers. A shall make sure OH watches too, especially for the veggie bits but hoping he'll absorb other info without noticing..
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"At Longmeadow Monty checks the progress of the potatoes he planted earlier in the year and recommends plants for dry shade under trees. We travel to Somerset to get water saving tips from a water scientist who uses a variety of techniques to save as much water as possible in her own garden and we meet a gardener who has filled his home with over one thousand houseplants. In 2019 Nick Bailey gave a masterclass on how to grow summer flowering Clematis and Arit Anderson took a boat trip to meet a group of people who were planting up the Birmingham canal sides for both wildlife and the wellbeing of city dwellers. Plus we feature a few more hints, tips and stories from viewers' gardens."
By contrast I actually felt slightly uncomfortable watching that piece on water conservation. Guilt, I think. I’m torn between agreeing entirely with the presenter’s sentiments and thinking that given how much rain we get, how much we pay for water and how much is wasted through leaks that my hose pipe use is something I can square with my conscience. Anyway, I really do not want a jumble of messy bins and buckets over my plot. Give me order rather than disorder any day.
Arit’s piece from Birmingham was an inspiration. Who cannot love what that team of workers is trying to achieve? If I lived in Birmingham I would be so proud of this initiative and badgering for public recognition of those responsible for the scheme. I’d far rather they get OBEs than those painted mimes full of self congratulatory luvvie-ness.
"Adam Frost is in his garden, bringing viewers up to date on how it has been developing over the summer, as well as giving plenty of advice on looking after and growing hydrangeas.
In Devon, Toby Buckland shares his tips on dealing with damaged shrubs, tree pruning and transplanting perennials, while Frances Tophill travels to West Sussex to meet a gardener and professor of biology whose garden has been planted with the conservation of insects in mind.
There is a second chance to see Carol Klein’s in-depth profile of a national collection of hydrangeas at Darley Park in Derby, and a couple of years ago, the team met Charles Dowding, whose unique method of growing vegetables results in bumper crops.
And there is a selection of films made by viewers from their own gardens."