This forum is the only place I see much Monty-resentment, tbh (the odd RHS tutor notwithstanding). The GW presence on other social media (FB, Twitter, Insta and probably others too) is huge in comparison to this site and members are almost fawning in their appreciation (and I say that as a Monty-liker). It's not just in the USA!
'If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.'
When it's been the subject of discussion, I've thrown in my twopen'arth of criticism of GW in general and Monty Don - for what I see as dumbing down of a passionate subject but even me in my worst Victor Meldew moments eagerly awaits the next episode and go into a kind of mourning at the end of autumn and the closing credits of the last programme. The NY Times piece just about hit the nail squarely - and even in spite of my eye alighting on the quote about Monty "knocking around" with Boy George and part of me thinking, well that explains a lot - it's him who makes the programme, his wardrobe of lived in cords and loosely padded shirts could do scenes by themselves, he has just about the most assuring voice on the telly, like a favourite uncle (well to me, ladies!) None of his demonstrations have ever phased a viewer, he admits failures and says "better luck next time". He's worked his selling points over the years but all are sincerely based - the heart rending moments with Nigel, ecofriendliness, mental dysfunctional awareness and Covidcaring - can anyone ever top him?
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The NY Times piece just about hit the nail squarely - and even in spite of my eye alighting on the quote about Monty "knocking around" with Boy George and part of me thinking, well that explains a lot - it's him who makes the programme, his wardrobe of lived in cords and loosely padded shirts could do scenes by themselves, he has just about the most assuring voice on the telly, like a favourite uncle (well to me, ladies!) None of his demonstrations have ever phased a viewer, he admits failures and says "better luck next time". He's worked his selling points over the years but all are sincerely based - the heart rending moments with Nigel, ecofriendliness, mental dysfunctional awareness and Covidcaring - can anyone ever top him?
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I love every millisecond of GW; no ff here!!