Might I ask a question as somebody who doesn't watch the programme? There seems to be a lot of animosity concerning AF. What is the problem with AF? He seems like a personable chap to me but, as I said, I don't watch the programme. Does he give wrong information? Is his garden crxp? Is he not posh enough or is it just that he's not MD?
I don't like his accent because it seems over emphasised and almost false but the main reason I don't like his presenting style is he is over effusive to the point of being giddy. As someone said, each to their own so I don't watch the programme.
I like Adam a lot. He has extensive plant knowledge and design skills which he imparts clearly and cheerfully, whether he's describing a garden he's visiting or working in his own. I learn a lot from him.
I can't remember the last time I learned anything new or relevant to me and my garden from Monty except how not to - make a "paradise" garden; design a mound garden again, and again; make an ornamental grasses border etc etc. The new puppy looks lovely but I wish he'd aopted one of the thousands of good dogs and puppies in refuges needing good homes.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
I love a cockney accent, indeed any regional accent so long as it’s comprehensible (sorry Aberdonians). I have no problem with ‘grammatical mistakes’ (it’s called conversation, normal people do it) when chatting to camera, I like Adam’s friendly, approachable style. BUT, I can’t bear to listen to him! When his register goes high he sounds like a cat being strangled whilst simultaneously scratching their claws down a blackboard. I know he can’t help it, but I find myself anticipating it and wincing rather than listening to the excellent and knowledgeable things he has to say.
His current garden transformation is really interesting and has introduced me to some more unusual plants. However, I feel it’s beginning to resemble an insta garden makeover programme. All those mature trees and espaliered fruit and bought-in ready-to-plant perennials must be costing an absolute fortune and are probably way beyond most viewer’s means.
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
"Monty plants mahonia for winter colour and scent, demonstrates how to take salvia cuttings and introduces a special addition to Longmeadow.
Toby Buckland visits an allotment in Bristol to find out how gardening is helping to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their carers. Advolly Richmond explores the origins of the historic Japanese Garden at Cowden in Clackmannanshire.
There's a back garden in Leeds which has been transformed into a tropical oasis, and in Cheshire we meet a grower who holds a national collection of mint. Also, more viewers share what they’ve been getting up to in their gardens."
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When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
I can't remember the last time I learned anything new or relevant to me and my garden from Monty except how not to - make a "paradise" garden; design a mound garden again, and again; make an ornamental grasses border etc etc. The new puppy looks lovely but I wish he'd aopted one of the thousands of good dogs and puppies in refuges needing good homes.
I love a cockney accent, indeed any regional accent so long as it’s comprehensible (sorry Aberdonians). I have no problem with ‘grammatical mistakes’ (it’s called conversation, normal people do it) when chatting to camera, I like Adam’s friendly, approachable style. BUT, I can’t bear to listen to him! When his register goes high he sounds like a cat being strangled whilst simultaneously scratching their claws down a blackboard. I know he can’t help it, but I find myself anticipating it and wincing rather than listening to the excellent and knowledgeable things he has to say.
8pm tonight.
"Monty plants mahonia for winter colour and scent, demonstrates how to take salvia cuttings and introduces a special addition to Longmeadow.
Toby Buckland visits an allotment in Bristol to find out how gardening is helping to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their carers. Advolly Richmond explores the origins of the historic Japanese Garden at Cowden in Clackmannanshire.
There's a back garden in Leeds which has been transformed into a tropical oasis, and in Cheshire we meet a grower who holds a national collection of mint. Also, more viewers share what they’ve been getting up to in their gardens."