Normally there is something about GW I find irritating but I sat through that episode without shouting at the telly once. Quite entertaining even if I don't grow agapanthus or have a dry garden..I do have boggy garden however so the piece about Montys recent planting in his was interesting. I would sound a note of caution about planting on land whose ownership is difficult to establish. It's a lovely idea but I have known one group of people with all good intentions that came unstuck when the (very) absent owner turned up out of the blue...lots of shouting ensued.
I have a spotty dotty, it was near a gunnera too near as it turned out it's been moved and still doing great. It's in shade for 60% of the day and gets loads of water off our pergola roof and is very happy. They have lots at the Himalayan garden near Ripon where they look great and prove to be very hardy
I enjoyed this episode, the piece from Adam's garden was interesting. I got the impression he was settling into it and enjoying it. The splitting of the agapanthus, l couldn't help thinking that Carole Klein probably would have got half a dozen plants from the one that Monty divided but presumably he wanted instant results?
Finally the tomato grow bag segment reminded me a little of Geoff Hamilton, with maybe a touch of Beechgrove rolled in. I'll be interested to see how the tomatoes do, particularly in view of various recent comments on the forum concerning peat free compost.
I still have many an episode on the recorder to view but those with a long memory will know that been rather critical of Our Monty in the past (but also realise that he's a good front man, more of a magnet for the show's demographic). There was a series a good while back to find the country's best practical gardener and it threw up a terrific semi professional who not only had excellent knowledge but also very quick and competent physical skills - despite winning and having a couple of showcase segments - he disappeared. He probably couldn't stand the "Medjafolk" behind the cameras.
"Monty turns his attention to the containers in the jewel garden, plants courgettes and clematis and checks up on his bees.
Arit Anderson meets a woman on a mission to green up unloved and neglected outdoor spaces in west London, and Nick Bailey continues his journey through the world of the iris - this time turning his attention to Siberian and water irises.
We also meet a gardener in Somerset who has created the cottage garden of her dreams, and more Gardeners’ World viewers share the joy their gardens bring them."
I enjoyed tonight's programme - good to see the loofahs' progress and how the chap in Australia grows them. Loooved the cottage garden. And gratifying to learn that Monty had too many tomatoes last year. He does seem to grow an inordinate amount of veg for just the two of them. How many lettuces can one eat in a week?
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Quite entertaining even if I don't grow agapanthus or have a dry garden..I do have boggy garden however so the piece about Montys recent planting in his was interesting.
I would sound a note of caution about planting on land whose ownership is difficult to establish. It's a lovely idea but I have known one group of people with all good intentions that came unstuck when the (very) absent owner turned up out of the blue...lots of shouting ensued.
The splitting of the agapanthus, l couldn't help thinking that Carole Klein probably would have got half a dozen plants from the one that Monty divided but presumably he wanted instant results?
Finally the tomato grow bag segment reminded me a little of Geoff Hamilton, with maybe a touch of Beechgrove rolled in. I'll be interested to see how the tomatoes do, particularly in view of various recent comments on the forum concerning peat free compost.
"Monty turns his attention to the containers in the jewel garden, plants courgettes and clematis and checks up on his bees.
Arit Anderson meets a woman on a mission to green up unloved and neglected outdoor spaces in west London, and Nick Bailey continues his journey through the world of the iris - this time turning his attention to Siberian and water irises.
We also meet a gardener in Somerset who has created the cottage garden of her dreams, and more Gardeners’ World viewers share the joy their gardens bring them."
I play with plants and soil and sometimes it's successful
I loved the robins nest in his coat