Only saw the last ten minutes cos busy but have it set to record on Sunday morning so I can watch it in peace.
I really like Adam and look forward to seeing his garden develop. Thought his bit on soil was good and useful.
Bit dismayed to see time wasted on weather. We get that with every news bulletin and on Country File. No need for it on GW surely unless something exeptional is heading our way and we need to batten down the hatches PDQ.
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"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
I enjoyed the whole programme, I like the new fresher format, the weather was helpful although they rarely mention the Channel Islands on their forecasts. I would say there was something for everyone in tonight's episode, although a little more on fruit and vegetables wouldn't go amiss. However I would hope that this is the first of many one hour episodes.
Mmmmmmmm......... I love GW as its for real gardeners. I understand about plant genus and didn't really need the "buttercup' malarkey. Yes many plants are related to them, but you wouldn't be daft enough to plant buttercups. On the other hand you might and if so go and have a word with yourself. Monty was well..Monty, I look forward to seeing Adams garden come together and Carol is just a genius, mind you most Mancunians are!! The weather bit, no thanks I dont want to see the normally suited and booted weatherman looking particularly out of place in his jeans and checked shirt. Perhaps we should leave that to that lot over at Countryfile. I've always enjoyed the specialist growers bit ( known in my house as the OCD'ers). I love their passion and the delphiniums were fabulous. Nor sure about the the Toxteth thing. A little to simplistic for my taste, yes it's important to 'green the grey' as the catchphrase went. However, as pointed out earlier, it's not just about bunging things in pots and troughs, YOU DO HAVE TO MAINTAIN THEM.( capitals for those who don't get it). All in all I enjoyed it, but will keep an open mind over the next few weeks. I don't like lowest common denominator TV and am a little concerned it might get a little dumbed down. Let's wait and see. Anyway, as long as nobody messes with GQT. They probably wont as its on the wireless.
Well, the format of GQT has changed over the past few years. Nowadays they break the programme up into segments, divided by a visit to a local garden for an in depth chat with someone. That's quite new.
Im quite happy with the weather segment on GW. It's very short but gives the outlook for the week , which is useful. Gone are the days when we all sat around the TV for the 6 o'clock news followed by the weather forecast. Many younger people dip in and out of the news channels and never see a weather forecast, and new Gardeners don't always understand the impact of the different types of weather and temperatures. Including the forecast introduces new Gardeners to the idea that they need to be watching out for frosts etc and I think that's useful. And who cares what gardening presenters or weather personages wear ... It's a programme about gardening, not style and etiquette
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
There is a big difference between 'lowest common denominator' programmes and an attempt to address different levels of knowledge and experience. Think of it as mixed ability. I don't feel that I can only watch things I don't understand: I have been sowing seeds for 45 years, but I still enjoy watching Monty explain how to do it. Ditto planting bulbs. However I wasn't aware how many plants are related to buttercups and the delphinium bit was a feast - I have given up growing these wonderful plants because we have too many slugs and too many salty gales, but it was plant pornography for me. I feel that in gardening there ought to be room and kindness for all, as my daughter says, "It's all good."
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Loved it, loved Adam's garden & think it's a great improvement On the old, tired format. Hope it continues
Only saw the last ten minutes cos busy but have it set to record on Sunday morning so I can watch it in peace.
I really like Adam and look forward to seeing his garden develop. Thought his bit on soil was good and useful.
Bit dismayed to see time wasted on weather. We get that with every news bulletin and on Country File. No need for it on GW surely unless something exeptional is heading our way and we need to batten down the hatches PDQ.
I enjoyed the whole programme, I like the new fresher format, the weather was helpful although they rarely mention the Channel Islands on their forecasts. I would say there was something for everyone in tonight's episode, although a little more on fruit and vegetables wouldn't go amiss. However I would hope that this is the first of many one hour episodes.
Mmmmmmmm......... I love GW as its for real gardeners. I understand about plant genus and didn't really need the "buttercup' malarkey. Yes many plants are related to them, but you wouldn't be daft enough to plant buttercups. On the other hand you might and if so go and have a word with yourself. Monty was well..Monty, I look forward to seeing Adams garden come together and Carol is just a genius, mind you most Mancunians are!! The weather bit, no thanks I dont want to see the normally suited and booted weatherman looking particularly out of place in his jeans and checked shirt. Perhaps we should leave that to that lot over at Countryfile. I've always enjoyed the specialist growers bit ( known in my house as the OCD'ers). I love their passion and the delphiniums were fabulous. Nor sure about the the Toxteth thing. A little to simplistic for my taste, yes it's important to 'green the grey' as the catchphrase went. However, as pointed out earlier, it's not just about bunging things in pots and troughs, YOU DO HAVE TO MAINTAIN THEM.( capitals for those who don't get it). All in all I enjoyed it, but will keep an open mind over the next few weeks. I don't like lowest common denominator TV and am a little concerned it might get a little dumbed down. Let's wait and see. Anyway, as long as nobody messes with GQT. They probably wont as its on the wireless.
Well, the format of GQT has changed over the past few years. Nowadays they break the programme up into segments, divided by a visit to a local garden for an in depth chat with someone. That's quite new.
Im quite happy with the weather segment on GW. It's very short but gives the outlook for the week , which is useful. Gone are the days when we all sat around the TV for the 6 o'clock news followed by the weather forecast. Many younger people dip in and out of the news channels and never see a weather forecast, and new Gardeners don't always understand the impact of the different types of weather and temperatures. Including the forecast introduces new Gardeners to the idea that they need to be watching out for frosts etc and I think that's useful. And who cares what gardening presenters or weather personages wear ... It's a programme about gardening, not style and etiquette
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
well here is my two pennies worth.
hated the weather forcaster
nice to see Kew gardens
would love to see more real gardening tips and helpful advice
also would love to see Monty actually start and finish at least 1 job and I don't mean plant some corn flower seeds in a bed that was already prepared
offer more in sights into gardens which RHS members can visit to enhance their own personal knowledge
basically ordinary gardners chatting to people as they work even possibly answering questions about what and how they garden
we want people to get into gardening by saying this or come and do that but then we try to charge them stupid prices for the privalige why is that.
also why does bbc G.W. not show behind the scenes on how say long meadow really is tended as we all know Monty does not do barely any thing there.
well that's me criticise if you wish I don't really care as this is my opinion and I'm entitled to it
have a lovely weekend Lester
There is a big difference between 'lowest common denominator' programmes and an attempt to address different levels of knowledge and experience. Think of it as mixed ability. I don't feel that I can only watch things I don't understand: I have been sowing seeds for 45 years, but I still enjoy watching Monty explain how to do it. Ditto planting bulbs. However I wasn't aware how many plants are related to buttercups and the delphinium bit was a feast - I have given up growing these wonderful plants because we have too many slugs and too many salty gales, but it was plant pornography for me. I feel that in gardening there ought to be room and kindness for all, as my daughter says, "It's all good."
Agreed, Verdun & Posy. (And others.) Definitely an hour well spent, in my book.