As a well known designer, I expect Joe normally starts with pencil and paper and uses a computer when doing designs for clients. He's particularly adept with smaller plots (mainly urban) and understands that small spaces are usually harder to design than big ones. I assume most people here read G's World where his designs are often shown more fully, complete with planting plans etc. I think the i pod might be an attempt to reach a younger audience or is just giving a modern slant on things. Gardens evolve and so do the methods of promoting them. I enjoy watching G's World but it must be very difficult to come up with new ideas as a lot of things are done at the same time each year (planting bulbs/lawn care etc). I believe that was partly the reason why Alan Titchmarsh stopped. He said there was only so many times you could show people how to rake out thatch and spike and top dress with enthusiasm. Understandable.
Up here it's called an 'och aye pod'...
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I must agree with fairygirl, we live in a technological age, therefore its inevitable at some point it will be embraced and used, especially when trying to reach younger audiences.
Put it this way - B&W TV lost it's appeal YYYYEARS ago. Right ?
Like many of you I have been a GW fan since Percy Thrower's days. I find the current offering thoroughly boring and rarely useful. I certainly don't know it all but I cannot, and never have. liked MD. I know it is all a matter of personal preference and I cannot put my finger on it but he is the worst presenter they have ever had. Toby was good as was Alan before he went walkabout. Geoff was great, and everyone before him really shaped my thinking over the years. Now, I watch GW with one eye on my laptop doing something else at the same time.
I think we all have an opinion and that's a good thing. One man's meat etc....
For me G's World is a bit like a comfy pair of slippers and the idea of it is often better than the reality but I still watch it as it represents everything that's nice about being in the garden. There's always bits we won't like or presenters we won't like but it's an institution and it wouldn't be the same without it.
Re the posts about Joe's designs being made- does anyone remember the series 'Small Town Gardens' which Rachel De T presented? I think it was popular because many people could relate to the content. More of those types of prog would be well received I think but I expect it all comes down to cost.
Fewer reality shows with Z list 'celebs' perhaps??
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Personally i'm looking forward to the the scottish program starting next sunday, as living up north it'll be useful for me, as GW seems to be a little southern centric, with alot of the weekly jobs being at least a month ahead of what's possible up here.
Personally i'd love to see GW specifically for Veg/food, there is a great interest in grow your own, and really deserves more than 5 mins a week on GW.
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As a well known designer, I expect Joe normally starts with pencil and paper and uses a computer when doing designs for clients. He's particularly adept with smaller plots (mainly urban) and understands that small spaces are usually harder to design than big ones. I assume most people here read G's World where his designs are often shown more fully, complete with planting plans etc. I think the i pod might be an attempt to reach a younger audience or is just giving a modern slant on things. Gardens evolve and so do the methods of promoting them. I enjoy watching G's World but it must be very difficult to come up with new ideas as a lot of things are done at the same time each year (planting bulbs/lawn care etc). I believe that was partly the reason why Alan Titchmarsh stopped. He said there was only so many times you could show people how to rake out thatch and spike and top dress with enthusiasm. Understandable.
Up here it's called an 'och aye pod'...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I must agree with fairygirl, we live in a technological age, therefore its inevitable at some point it will be embraced and used, especially when trying to reach younger audiences.
Put it this way - B&W TV lost it's appeal YYYYEARS ago. Right ?
Marshmello - Have you ever seen Casablanca??
Or 'The Artist'?
I am kidding!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Haha...
Never.
Like many of you I have been a GW fan since Percy Thrower's days. I find the current offering thoroughly boring and rarely useful. I certainly don't know it all but I cannot, and never have. liked MD. I know it is all a matter of personal preference and I cannot put my finger on it but he is the worst presenter they have ever had. Toby was good as was Alan before he went walkabout. Geoff was great, and everyone before him really shaped my thinking over the years. Now, I watch GW with one eye on my laptop doing something else at the same time.
I think we all have an opinion and that's a good thing. One man's meat etc....
For me G's World is a bit like a comfy pair of slippers and the idea of it is often better than the reality but I still watch it as it represents everything that's nice about being in the garden. There's always bits we won't like or presenters we won't like but it's an institution and it wouldn't be the same without it.
Re the posts about Joe's designs being made- does anyone remember the series 'Small Town Gardens' which Rachel De T presented? I think it was popular because many people could relate to the content. More of those types of prog would be well received I think but I expect it all comes down to cost.
Fewer reality shows with Z list 'celebs' perhaps??
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Personally i'm looking forward to the the scottish program starting next sunday, as living up north it'll be useful for me, as GW seems to be a little southern centric, with alot of the weekly jobs being at least a month ahead of what's possible up here.
Personally i'd love to see GW specifically for Veg/food, there is a great interest in grow your own, and really deserves more than 5 mins a week on GW.