For me the only interesting thing in JJ Chalmers' piece was that he mentioned the battery-powered staple gun he was using being useful for people without much strength in their arm/hand.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
The amount of padding/fluff was commented on when they started to do hour long programmes. Sadly it still hasn't been addressed. There is so much potential being missed.
It wasn't Chris Beardshaw I was talking about - it was Mr Chalmers, which is why I mentioned his items on Landward - not Beechgrove. That's the only place I'd seen him.
I'm also well aware of Mr Beardshaw's skill and background in horticulture.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I don't mind slebs doing bits if they have some useful gardening knowledge to contribute, but if they're there just because they present a TV programme or sing songs for money, it annoys me. That is no more informative than the majority of the Viewers' gardens bits and at least those are only 30 seconds long
Gardening on the edge of Exmoor, in Devon
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
Ah - I didn't see much of that @Dovefromabove, and he wasn't on the bits I did see. I'd agree @raisingirl. It just becomes like one of those daytime magazine type shows if there isn't any actual gardening advice or tips. A project of any kind is good, whether people are experienced, or total novices, but those don't seem to get followed properly, if the comments on this forum are anything to go by. I stopped watching for a very long time, but I've started watching again. I hope something will change, so that people feel the programme is earning it's keep.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Well, I beg to differ, I enjoyed JJ's segment, I think he has is an able presenter and he may inspire others with disabilities to garden. He also expresses really well how gardening helped him overcome his mental health problems.
How can you lie there and think of England When you don't even know who's in the team
Nothing wrong with someone liking an attractive face ... but I really don't see how someone's level of attractiveness makes them better or worse at doing their job. Perhaps you could explain?
And ivory ?!!! ... how very 20th century of you ... it's been on the CITES banned list for over 30 years dontchya know ... when you're in a hole it's probably best to stop digging 🤣
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I'm also well aware of Mr Beardshaw's skill and background in horticulture.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
I'd agree @raisingirl. It just becomes like one of those daytime magazine type shows if there isn't any actual gardening advice or tips.
A project of any kind is good, whether people are experienced, or total novices, but those don't seem to get followed properly, if the comments on this forum are anything to go by. I stopped watching for a very long time, but I've started watching again. I hope something will change, so that people feel the programme is earning it's keep.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
Nothing wrong with someone liking an attractive face ... but I really don't see how someone's level of attractiveness makes them better or worse at doing their job. Perhaps you could explain?
And ivory ?!!! ... how very 20th century of you ... it's been on the CITES banned list for over 30 years dontchya know ... when you're in a hole it's probably best to stop digging 🤣
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.