In reply to Earth Mummy gloves have everything to do with it. A keen gardener loves having their hands in contact with the soil - it's part and parcel of the enjoyment of gardening. So what if you stick your hand in something unpalatable - there's disinfectant and water to wash with. If she can't bear to touch the soil for fear of spoiling the look of her hands and her nails then she's not a gardener. To have any credibility the presenter needs to know what they're talking about not just be a "pretty face" for the TV. A failed actress and model does not make a good gardener neither does a year's study at the Chelsea Physic Garden. Just put Rachel's hands next to Carol's and you'll see who's the real gardener. Some people only "play" at gardening because at the moment it seems to be the in thing to do - grown your own, rent an allotment, be organic. Those of us who have gardened for years have risen above all that and enjoy gardening for what it is - getting in touch with the earth and doing your own gardening in your own style and enjoying the results of your hard work regardless of whether it's green or organic
Just read last night in the Radio Times that Monty was returning. I couldn't sleep for the excitement. Have soooooooo missed him and watched his brilliant series on the crafts on BBC-2, which was axed!!!!!!!! I will be returning with such joy. Toby was just not right and I only watched a handful of times. And Rachel too - wow I died and now I'm in heaven. Can't wait.
In reply to An avid gardener - I've been gardening since I was a toddler. That's nearly 40 years now.
I grow fruit and vegetables - that we actually eat. I grow my own plants for my garden - sow seeds, divide, graft, take cuttings - even of my favourite roses to increase my stocks in the borders. I make a fair bit of my own compost - in bins I've made myself using pallets, I have redesigned my garden from scratch & double dug various borders, and in all weathers. So I'm not sure if I'm "playing" at gardening, just because some of this is acheived with putting a pair of marigolds on!!!!
Should all women who are passionate about growing & enjoying gardening are exempt, unless they have faces like an old boot & hands that could grate cheese? ****(Please note - I wish to make it crystal clear that I am in no way making any reference to Carol here, before I get shot down in flames)
NO NO not Monty Don please. I find his style uncomfortable Toby was great and knowledgable it's just the format that needed tweaking. Trying to everything in half hour progs just doesn't work. I think a seperate programme for the vegetable enthusiasts would be better for all concerned. Cut out jumping from one topic to another and make it an hour long prog and all will be okay.
Not sure that Toby is unpleasant enough to fight - he does seem like a genuinely nice guy. I would want him to win though. I am sure that in the long run he probably will. He is a great gardener.
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I grow fruit and vegetables - that we actually eat. I grow my own plants for my garden - sow seeds, divide, graft, take cuttings - even of my favourite roses to increase my stocks in the borders. I make a fair bit of my own compost - in bins I've made myself using pallets, I have redesigned my garden from scratch & double dug various borders, and in all weathers. So I'm not sure if I'm "playing" at gardening, just because some of this is acheived with putting a pair of marigolds on!!!!
Should all women who are passionate about growing & enjoying gardening are exempt, unless they have faces like an old boot & hands that could grate cheese?
****(Please note - I wish to make it crystal clear that I am in no way making any reference to Carol here, before I get shot down in flames)
I find his style uncomfortable
Toby was great and knowledgable it's just the format that needed tweaking.
Trying to everything in half hour progs just doesn't work.
I think a seperate programme for the vegetable enthusiasts would be better for all concerned. Cut out jumping from one topic to another and make it an hour long prog and all will be okay.
but I also like Toby Buckland, but which one is better?
Only one way to find out.....................FIGHT!!!
My sister and I like toby and both want him and his garden back.