Zoomer that is a fascinating story. My older daughter was very interested in wildlife and natural history from a really young age - not in a 'aww look at the little fluffy kitten' kind of way but 'mum there's a female chaffinch in the garden' way and for a long time she wanted to be a zoologist when she grew up. I used to record G's W when dear old Geoff was on and watch it on a Saturday morning. I had a book of his which she loved (his organic approach to gardening) and when she saw him on the programme she looked at me and said 'man' because she recognised his face from the book. Don't expect many 2 yr olds had Geoff as their bedtime story!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Aah Fairygirl......I hope you are nurturing a zoologist or naturalist. It's amazing how much children absorb and emulate adults around them.
Aa Verdun, it is lovely, warm feeling to see forum members being nice to each other. Speaking of warm, time for another 'coffee and curl up on sofa' time here. Much needed rain ahead of promised 30C on Thursday......nice.
I am a big fan of Monty and Nigel, but if you have the August issue of GW the letter on p.129 from Molly the Bichon Frise puppy made me giggle and she has completely upstaged Nigel. Molly writes:
'Well, I think Nigel is boring and clearly has no gardening skills, unlike me. I'm great at digging holes, especially in soil that has just been planted. I'm a whizz at pruning too - nipping off any branches within reach. Jim wasn't too happy when I chewed through some clematic stems, but I was showing him how to stimulate new growth from the base.
'When Jim planted out his French beans, I was a big help. First I taste tested them, nipping of their tops. Then I showed him that neat rows aren't always best - random and free form can be good too. We make a great team!'
Molly sounds hilarious and gorgeous, but Nigel is a handsome dog and I loved it when Monty asked his opinion of the topiary!!
Zoomer it would be nice if they showed a few re runs of Geoff. He was lovely.
Jat - I hate to disillusion you - but once daughter went to High School and discovered Chemistry and Biology she wanted to do Forensics - and is now doing Forensic biology at Uni!
I suppose 'dead bodies' is a bit like Natural History.....
She does still love wildlife etc though!
Needed my coat going to work but not now - sun's out!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Fairygirl, I'm sure you are very proud of your baby. They do surprise us , don't they? The important point is if they are happy doing what they are doing you are entitled a BIG pat on your back! Who knows, we might see her on Tv some day eh?
Feel a bit of a fraud posting on this thread as I don't watch GW!! However, all I wanted to say is how pleasant a thread it is in that everyone is singing the praises of Monty D. I have read threads on another forum where the poor man can't do right for doing wrong, much of it being quite personal. I think that shows what a pleasant bunch of people there are on here.
Susan, loved that article. Thanks for posting it.
Jatnikapyar, may I ask, did you post on BBC forum, as your name seems familiar?
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I loved Tomorrow's World!
Zoomer that is a fascinating story. My older daughter was very interested in wildlife and natural history from a really young age - not in a 'aww look at the little fluffy kitten' kind of way but 'mum there's a female chaffinch in the garden' way and for a long time she wanted to be a zoologist when she grew up. I used to record G's W when dear old Geoff was on and watch it on a Saturday morning. I had a book of his which she loved (his organic approach to gardening) and when she saw him on the programme she looked at me and said 'man' because she recognised his face from the book. Don't expect many 2 yr olds had Geoff as their bedtime story!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Happy viewing Fg, I never watched Geoff, but then didn't get into gardening till after his programmes. They should do re-runs
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Aah Fairygirl......I hope you are nurturing a zoologist or naturalist. It's amazing how much children absorb and emulate adults around them.
Aa Verdun, it is lovely, warm feeling to see forum members being nice to each other. Speaking of warm, time for another 'coffee and curl up on sofa' time here. Much needed rain ahead of promised 30C on Thursday......nice.
Are you getting your coat?
I am a big fan of Monty and Nigel, but if you have the August issue of GW the letter on p.129 from Molly the Bichon Frise puppy made me giggle and she has completely upstaged Nigel. Molly writes:
'Well, I think Nigel is boring and clearly has no gardening skills, unlike me. I'm great at digging holes, especially in soil that has just been planted. I'm a whizz at pruning too - nipping off any branches within reach. Jim wasn't too happy when I chewed through some clematic stems, but I was showing him how to stimulate new growth from the base.
'When Jim planted out his French beans, I was a big help. First I taste tested them, nipping of their tops. Then I showed him that neat rows aren't always best - random and free form can be good too. We make a great team!'
Molly sounds hilarious and gorgeous, but Nigel is a handsome dog and I loved it when Monty asked his opinion of the topiary!!
Zoomer it would be nice if they showed a few re runs of Geoff. He was lovely.
Jat - I hate to disillusion you - but once daughter went to High School and discovered Chemistry and Biology she wanted to do Forensics - and is now doing Forensic biology at Uni!
I suppose 'dead bodies' is a bit like Natural History.....
She does still love wildlife etc though!
Needed my coat going to work but not now - sun's out!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
love Monty and Nigel
I think most of Geoff Hamiltons programmes are available on dvd. from Barnsdale gardens.
Fairygirl, I'm sure you are very proud of your baby. They do surprise us , don't they? The important point is if they are happy doing what they are doing you are entitled a BIG pat on your back! Who knows, we might see her on Tv some day eh?
Feel a bit of a fraud posting on this thread as I don't watch GW!! However, all I wanted to say is how pleasant a thread it is in that everyone is singing the praises of Monty D. I have read threads on another forum where the poor man can't do right for doing wrong, much of it being quite personal. I think that shows what a pleasant bunch of people there are on here.
Susan, loved that article. Thanks for posting it.
Jatnikapyar, may I ask, did you post on BBC forum, as your name seems familiar?