I absolutely loved last night's episode. The 82-year-old lady made me chuckle. I do hope I have half her energy and enthusiasm if and when I reach her age.
Though I'm not terribly fond of the "jungle" look, it always works for the owners of such gardens, so how can it fail to please me?
As for the child-gardener, interesting to say the least. "Watch this space", I think.
I agree with everything you say @Danae(dan-Ah-ee). I really enjoyed all the different gardens and it was much improved after last week's disappointing programme. In fact I could watch it again repeated tomorrow at 7.45am.
I wish there wasn't so much talking / mention of wildlife gardening now, I get the idea, many have the idea,many have implemented it and we all know how to attract pollinating insects. One wildlife/wildflower area is much like another. Nothing new. I found the idea of changing of many perennials throughout the summer to maintain colour etc, rather bizarre too. Hard work......
I remembered Logan from the last time he was on. There's something about him that makes me smile and l wish him well.
The garden that Rachel de Thame visited was beautiful, and the vistas to the church etc. were lovely. l admire people who have the vision to plant like that, l certainly couldn't do it. As you say @Songbird-2 , a lot of work. It reminded me of the gardens of the big houses back in the day when there were many gardeners carrying out that sort of thing, changing the planting through the seasons. I'm glad they explained what happened to the plants he took out, I had visions of them being dumped on the compost heap.
As for Longmeadow and Monty, l can't put my finger on it, but there seems to be more of a lightness in his style of presentation. My OH was particularly taken with the sieve/wheelbarrow combo. I've never seen anything like it before. Monty will have biceps of steel by the time he finishes sieving all that leaf mould 😁
I agree. But I will have to remain using the circular garden sieve, and a large round plastic garden bucket - the sort with a handle on each side, and very lightweight.
I liked the clip of the 82 year old, who had converted her garden in such a short space of time. I have admiration for people like her. I guess she reminds me of my own parents - hard-working and full of ideas.
" This week, Monty considers a revamp of his Cottage Garden, divides perennials to get new plants for free and plants bulbs in pots for spring. He also harvests his sweetcorn and gives advice on looking after flowering house plants over winter.
Adam Frost discovers an inspiring project in Manchester that is breathing new, green life into the city’s industrial past.
Frances Tophill visits a nursery in Kent that is brimming with colourful salvias.
Nick Bailey explores a garden in Herefordshire that integrates its stunning countryside setting into its design.
We meet a gardener in Southampton whose garden has played a vital role in his physical and mental wellbeing.
And we visit a garden in Nottinghamshire which weaves it’s owners cultural heritage into its planting designs."
I must have another go at it then, missed the wheelbarrow. I always fall asleep with GW but I like to watch it, I wait for Fridays ffs and then zzzz. 🙄🙄🙄
I must agree @GardenerSuze, l really enjoyed it from start to finish.
Just to mention to those who watch the repeats on Sunday mornings, the BBC have moved it to 9am on a Saturday this week and next. Don't know if this is permanent change.
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I found the idea of changing of many perennials throughout the summer to maintain colour etc, rather bizarre too. Hard work......
The garden that Rachel de Thame visited was beautiful, and the vistas to the church etc. were lovely.
l admire people who have the vision to plant like that, l certainly couldn't do it.
As you say @Songbird-2 , a lot of work. It reminded me of the gardens of the big houses back in the day when there were many gardeners carrying out that sort of thing, changing the planting through the seasons.
I'm glad they explained what happened to the plants he took out, I had visions of them being dumped on the compost heap.
As for Longmeadow and Monty, l can't put my finger on it, but there seems to be more of a lightness in his style of presentation.
My OH was particularly taken with the sieve/wheelbarrow combo. I've never seen anything like it before. Monty will have biceps of steel by the time he finishes sieving all that leaf mould 😁
I liked the clip of the 82 year old, who had converted her garden in such a short space of time. I have admiration for people like her. I guess she reminds me of my own parents - hard-working and full of ideas.
" This week, Monty considers a revamp of his Cottage Garden, divides perennials to get new plants for free and plants bulbs in pots for spring. He also harvests his sweetcorn and gives advice on looking after flowering house plants over winter.
( No mention of viewer's videos 😉).
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Just to mention to those who watch the repeats on Sunday mornings, the BBC have moved it to 9am on a Saturday this week and next. Don't know if this is permanent change.