I have read through this thread and whilst it is a shame that GW is off it does happen ever year so it not exactly news,a lot of people watch Wimbledon who are we to begrudge them that and this year an Olympics in this country- a unique celebration that we will probably never see again.
So come on a bit of perspective it is not the end of the world-just look on this thread and posting on POV, and complaining to the BBC as a way of letting of steam- nothing is going to change and to those that have complained if you get a reply it will be a standard "sorry but"
There are lots of helpful people on this forum that are quite happy to offer advice after all-we survive the winter without GW, we will survive this.
I am upset the GW is not going to be on for 4 weeks , i was relying on Monty et al to tell me when I can harvest my onions , true I can read it in one of the gardening books i cant help buying but there is nothing like comparing your efforts with someone " off the telly". BTW was pleased Montys garlic had rust , thought i was the only one !
Anyway though i am upset that GW is not going to be on for 4 weeks and as someone said it is then the olympics but I hope they ( the BBC and others) as well as the sporting events show some of the Olympic park and the prarie planting schemes designed by James Hitchmough and Nigel Dunnett of the University of Sheffield.
I like sport so am excited about wimbledon and the Olympics so am ok with GW being off the air for basically a short time.
If the park doesn't get a mention judging by Love Your Gardens second series I will be clammering for GW to return, it was basically ground force by another name. I switched off half way through.
@lazy gardener.. that may well be.. but now i will not get to see how caroles seeds did compared to mine as planted when she did.. also hubby wont get to find out about montys peas.. they will be finished.. there is a lot to miss out on over 4 weeks.. if you need the programme to keep on top of things
The problem with the Love Your Gardens is that it focussed on the lady's story rather than the actual plants. Whilst I have every sympathy for her, I don't think it's beyond the realms of possibility that the BBC can produce a 30 minute programme once a week without it being shunted off at the earliest possible opportunity.
I probably won't bother watching the ITV series again.
I don't even understand how the BBC are justifying the lack of gardening progs. It's not like it's a totally obscure minority interest. We're not asking for three hours a week on the latest findings in nuclear physics or something (which would be better than most of what's on, but understandable they don't make time for such stuff).
I wouldn't even mind a few repeats, but nothing ???
Got to agree with you Leggi ,i wont be bothering with Love your Garden,after waiting to see it i was so disappointed with the show,Although a big sports fan myself surly the BBC could find a thirty minute slot some were in their scheduling.,
Blueberry77 - the BBC justify the lack of regular gardening programmes by the wall-to-wall programmes they put on for Chelsea Flower Show saying its "for gardeners". However, in my view, Chelsea is for the majority TV audience, not a programme dedicated to the interests of gardeners, as the show marks the first big society event of the social calender. Anybody who goes to Chelsea would probably say that most people who go there don't give two hoots about gardening - it is just a place to be seen at. Hence why after several years of Chelsea, I now go to Hampton Court which is more the "peoples" show. Last year, BBC put on three programmes for Hampton. Wow! Now compare that to Chelsea - two programmes a day plus preview programme - around 14 shows in total. Hardly compares.
Another thing that miffed me this year was BBC coverage of their own Gardeners World Live event instead of a normal programme. This was just pure out and out marketing of their own event. And I thought advertising was banned on the BBC.
I love gardening and also love to watch any programn on gardening. To learn that both Gardeners World and Beechgrove are shelved once again for any reason is taking things a bit beyond the pale. I agree we could have a dedicated channel for us fanatics. The goverment and environmentalists are always on about how we should use our gardens to help save the planet but where is the practical advice and knowledge to come from its ok to say read a book on it but there is nothing to compare with watching how its done. I also feel too much time is spent on showing off large gardens with no relation to what we should be doing on our small plots. Surely this could be shown on a dedicated programn for information on gardens to visit. I want more practical information and I'm sure new gardeners would appreciate this. I loved Tobys small gardens series when he did Gardeners World but could have done with more detailed info on planting and upkeep. I have gardened for 35 years so not a novice but I am still learning. Sorry to have witterred on just hope someone at any channel is listening.
As you imply, lazy gardener, no-one's going to die because GW is suspended, but to say that people shouldn't complain or comment is rather defeatist and more than a touch cynical. Are we supposed to let the producers, the politicians, the fat cats, the zealots and the dictators get away unchallenged with any arbitrary and unjustified decision they care to make? Not my world!
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I have read through this thread and whilst it is a shame that GW is off it does happen ever year so it not exactly news,a lot of people watch Wimbledon who are we to begrudge them that and this year an Olympics in this country- a unique celebration that we will probably never see again.
So come on a bit of perspective it is not the end of the world-just look on this thread and posting on POV, and complaining to the BBC as a way of letting of steam- nothing is going to change and to those that have complained if you get a reply it will be a standard "sorry but"
There are lots of helpful people on this forum that are quite happy to offer advice after all-we survive the winter without GW, we will survive this.
I am upset the GW is not going to be on for 4 weeks , i was relying on Monty et al to tell me when I can harvest my onions , true I can read it in one of the gardening books i cant help buying but there is nothing like comparing your efforts with someone " off the telly". BTW was pleased Montys garlic had rust , thought i was the only one !
Anyway though i am upset that GW is not going to be on for 4 weeks and as someone said it is then the olympics but I hope they ( the BBC and others) as well as the sporting events show some of the Olympic park and the prarie planting schemes designed by James Hitchmough and Nigel Dunnett of the University of Sheffield.
I like sport so am excited about wimbledon and the Olympics so am ok with GW being off the air for basically a short time.
If the park doesn't get a mention judging by Love Your Gardens second series I will be clammering for GW to return, it was basically ground force by another name. I switched off half way through.
@lazy gardener.. that may well be.. but now i will not get to see how caroles seeds did compared to mine as planted when she did.. also hubby wont get to find out about montys peas.. they will be finished.. there is a lot to miss out on over 4 weeks.. if you need the programme to keep on top of things
The problem with the Love Your Gardens is that it focussed on the lady's story rather than the actual plants. Whilst I have every sympathy for her, I don't think it's beyond the realms of possibility that the BBC can produce a 30 minute programme once a week without it being shunted off at the earliest possible opportunity.
I probably won't bother watching the ITV series again.
I don't even understand how the BBC are justifying the lack of gardening progs. It's not like it's a totally obscure minority interest. We're not asking for three hours a week on the latest findings in nuclear physics or something (which would be better than most of what's on, but understandable they don't make time for such stuff).
I wouldn't even mind a few repeats, but nothing ???
Got to agree with you Leggi ,i wont be bothering with Love your Garden,after waiting to see it i was so disappointed with the show,Although a big sports fan myself surly the BBC could find a thirty minute slot some were in their scheduling.,
Another thing that miffed me this year was BBC coverage of their own Gardeners World Live event instead of a normal programme. This was just pure out and out marketing of their own event. And I thought advertising was banned on the BBC.
Look on the bright side, folks.
This Friday, 9pm BBC2, you'll be able to watch an hour of Simon Schama lecturing about Shakespeare and his attitude to kingship.
And the following Friday (July 6) it's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, at 9pm.
I love gardening and also love to watch any programn on gardening. To learn that both Gardeners World and Beechgrove are shelved once again for any reason is taking things a bit beyond the pale. I agree we could have a dedicated channel for us fanatics. The goverment and environmentalists are always on about how we should use our gardens to help save the planet but where is the practical advice and knowledge to come from its ok to say read a book on it but there is nothing to compare with watching how its done. I also feel too much time is spent on showing off large gardens with no relation to what we should be doing on our small plots. Surely this could be shown on a dedicated programn for information on gardens to visit. I want more practical information and I'm sure new gardeners would appreciate this. I loved Tobys small gardens series when he did Gardeners World but could have done with more detailed info on planting and upkeep. I have gardened for 35 years so not a novice but I am still learning. Sorry to have witterred on just hope someone at any channel is listening.
As you imply, lazy gardener, no-one's going to die because GW is suspended, but to say that people shouldn't complain or comment is rather defeatist and more than a touch cynical. Are we supposed to let the producers, the politicians, the fat cats, the zealots and the dictators get away unchallenged with any arbitrary and unjustified decision they care to make? Not my world!