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Post by cheerypeabrain on Nov 9, 2007 20:48:19 GMT 1
How's about we start a tv gardening thread...so that we can discuss the current shows? Tonight there are 2 on BBC2 starting at 8pm 'A Passion for Gardening' followed by 'Gardeners World' at 8.30pm.
I also watch the UKtv Gardening channel on sky when I get the chance, and can rip the tv remote control from OH's sweaty paws.... ;D
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Post by maggyd on Nov 9, 2007 22:48:14 GMT 1
Well cheery I didnt think much of the passion for gardening prog;and it was the last in the series of gardeners world I was supprised to see Monty shallow planting tulips! I thought if you didnt plant them deep enouh they would come up blind without any flowers! I would love to have enogh space t0 plant raspberries but they do take up a lot of space! when I was young my Dad used to grow rasps in a line of about 15'x5' and raspberry pie was my favourite. ;D
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Post by Sweetleaf on Nov 9, 2007 22:58:55 GMT 1
Well cheery I didnt think much of the passion for gardening prog;and it was the last in the series of gardeners world I was supprised to see Monty shallow planting tulips! I thought if you didnt plant them deep enouh they would come up blind without any flowers! I would love to have enogh space t0 plant raspberries but they do take up a lot of space! when I was young my Dad used to grow rasps in a line of about 15'x5' and raspberry pie was my favourite. ;D I would love to have the money for a fruit cage like that one though! But even then I would probably end up spending it on something more essential .....  |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Nov 10, 2007 20:42:36 GMT 1
I wasn't that impressed with the P-for-P prog either maggyd...and as for GW...it's just too short. I know that there's usually a GW Yuletide special...but I hope that they put other gardening progs on to keep us happy in the long winter months when all we can do is plan, and worry. :  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 11, 2007 18:14:41 GMT 1
I did watch both programmes but don't remember much about them....was the P for P programme the one with the bit about Feargal Whatisname's Verbascum trial or was that GW? Anyway I enjoyed them both although obviously neither made a big impression on me! : The GW season seems VERY short to me.........and I am always slightly annoyed at how incredibly POSH the RHS trial people are....do they really exist or are they upper class robots just brought out for the judging season?? People don't really speak like that do they? His little girl is a sweetpea though. Oh, and Monty's square metre method of planting tulips seemed a teeny bit anal to me.......just chuck 'em and plant 'em in the ground, for heaven sakes! |
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Post by mickthecactus on Nov 13, 2007 15:40:18 GMT 1
How's about we start a tv gardening thread...so that we can discuss the current shows? Tonight there are 2 on BBC2 starting at 8pm 'A Passion for Gardening' followed by 'Gardeners World' at 8.30pm. I also watch the UKtv Gardening channel on sky when I get the chance, and can rip the tv remote control from OH's sweaty paws.... ;D We usually go to the pub on Friday evenings so I always miss Gardeners World - I do like listening to Gardeners Question Time on Sunday afternoon while drinking my after dinner coffee. and brandy presumably........... Actually, I was thinking the same thing on friday about starting a TV gardening thread. Great minds etc. I just can't stand Monty Don and Gardeners World now. It doesn't vaguely look like a garden to me. A shadow of Alan T's series. And what happened to wotserface with the wobbly bits? Haven't seen her for ages. |
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Post by emseypop on Nov 13, 2007 15:43:07 GMT 1
I like uktv gardens, many of the shows are new to me, its good the way most of the programs are repeated at the time of year they were filmed, very handy.
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Post by Sweetleaf on Nov 13, 2007 15:49:57 GMT 1
I like uktv gardens, many of the shows are new to me, its good the way most of the programs are repeated at the time of year they were filmed, very handy. I like UKTV Gardens too, they transmit gardening progs till 1am.... great if you cant sleep. You will see CD on there Mick if you have cable ;D |
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Post by emseypop on Nov 13, 2007 15:54:31 GMT 1
I like UKTV Gardens too, they transmit gardening progs till 1am.... great if you cant sleep. You will see CD on there Mick if you have cable ;D It's on Sky too or it was the last time I looked. thats right i'm with sky |
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Post by Sweetleaf on Nov 13, 2007 15:57:49 GMT 1
It's on Sky too or it was the last time I looked. thats right i'm with sky I should know that! Ive got both, cable downstairs sky upstairs |
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Post by mickthecactus on Nov 13, 2007 16:12:51 GMT 1
and brandy presumably........... Actually, I was thinking the same thing on friday about starting a TV gardening thread. Great minds etc. I just can't stand Monty Don and Gardeners World now. It doesn't vaguely look like a garden to me. A shadow of Alan T's series. And what happened to wotserface with the wobbly bits? Haven't seen her for ages. Do you mean Charlie Dimmock Mick? If so you need to make an appointment with her social secretary to see her these days, she has become a snob and too big for her own boots now IMO. I do miss Rachel de Thame though I liked her very much. You've misspelt boots....... |
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Post by maggyd on Nov 13, 2007 17:06:57 GMT 1
I did watch both programmes but don't remember much about them....was the P for P programme the one with the bit about Feargal Whatisname's Verbascum trial or was that GW? Anyway I enjoyed them both although obviously neither made a big impression on me! : The GW season seems VERY short to me.........and I am always slightly annoyed at how incredibly POSH the RHS trial people are....do they really exist or are they upper class robots just brought out for the judging season?? People don't really speak like that do they? His little girl is a sweetpea though. Oh, and Monty's square metre method of planting tulips seemed a teeny bit anal to me.......just chuck 'em and plant 'em in the ground, for heaven sakes! Yes 4ps thats the one alright if you like verbascum!! but a bit boreing if your not keen I think it was over the top : BUT maybe others like hat kind of thing! me I like to see lots of different ideas and lots of plants! mind you if they were talking about the ginger lily I would of been all eyes and eas as this plant has got me stumped.  |
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Post by mickthecactus on Nov 13, 2007 17:20:44 GMT 1
I did watch both programmes but don't remember much about them....was the P for P programme the one with the bit about Feargal Whatisname's Verbascum trial or was that GW? Anyway I enjoyed them both although obviously neither made a big impression on me! : The GW season seems VERY short to me.........and I am always slightly annoyed at how incredibly POSH the RHS trial people are....do they really exist or are they upper class robots just brought out for the judging season?? People don't really speak like that do they? His little girl is a sweetpea though. Oh, and Monty's square metre method of planting tulips seemed a teeny bit anal to me.......just chuck 'em and plant 'em in the ground, for heaven sakes! Yes 4ps thats the one alright if you like verbascum!! but a bit boreing if your not keen I think it was over the top : BUT maybe others like hat kind of thing! me I like to see lots of different ideas and lots of plants! mind you if they were talking about the ginger lily I would of been all eyes and eas as this plant has got me stumped. Horrible plant Verbascum. |
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Post by madonplants on Nov 15, 2007 15:07:33 GMT 1
I like uktv gardens, many of the shows are new to me, its good the way most of the programs are repeated at the time of year they were filmed, very handy. UKTV Gardens is OK, but the programmes are shortened by about five minutes, very infuriating. I remember one Groundforce, that not one plant was mentioned, cos there was more about the hardlandscaping than the plants. It was one I had seen, like most, but still annoying!  I wrote to them and asked why they can't do the same as UKGOLD, when they have 40 minutes for a 30 minute programme. Surely it would be better. I never got a reply. I have kept the odd one on DVD and when reduced down they normally are about 22/23 minutes long. On BBC GW are at least 28/29 minutes long! We're being done here. Saw a The Plantsman yesterday or was it the day before. Chris Collins was doing thugs as plants. I would love to see the garden a few years later, it would need hacking down to keep in check!! Sorry turning into a rant here! Keith |
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Post by mickthecactus on Nov 16, 2007 10:15:14 GMT 1
Whilst not strictly speaking gardening I love the new Alan Titchmarsh programme about Britain.
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 19, 2007 21:44:01 GMT 1
And me (and I'm not keen on Mr Titchmarsh). The Woodland one this weekend was a delight from start to finish...made me want to rush up the track with Toby dog and start hugging trees ;D
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Post by mickthecactus on Dec 11, 2007 9:55:33 GMT 1
Does anybody listen to Gardeners Question Time on the radio?
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Post by Sweetleaf on Dec 11, 2007 12:51:47 GMT 1
I like to listen to it when Im at the lottie (not for ages though), its very good IMHO. I know The witch listens and so does 4P.
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Post by mickthecactus on Dec 11, 2007 12:56:48 GMT 1
I like to listen to it when Im at the lottie (not for ages though), its very good IMHO. I know The witch listens and so does 4P. Indeed - better than what's on TV for my money. In fact, shame it's not on TV! |
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Post by 4pygmies on Dec 15, 2007 14:10:37 GMT 1
Well, so what did you all think of the Gardener of the Year programme last night then?
I thought it was much better than the last few years - at least they actually looked at people's gardening skills a bit more but I think it was rather unfair to have the speed trials against RHS experts times...and why couldn't we see a lot more of each contestant's gardens? And maybe a bit more of the entry selection process? I always want them to make two programmes at a leisurely pace rather than one at breakneck speed. I enjoyed it though.
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Post by mickthecactus on Dec 17, 2007 14:00:16 GMT 1
Well, so what did you all think of the Gardener of the Year programme last night then? I thought it was much better than the last few years - at least they actually looked at people's gardening skills a bit more but I think it was rather unfair to have the speed trials against RHS experts times...and why couldn't we see a lot more of each contestant's gardens? And maybe a bit more of the entry selection process? I always want them to make two programmes at a leisurely pace rather than one at breakneck speed. I enjoyed it though. Missed it. I was out having fun,fun,fun...... |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jan 14, 2008 19:11:54 GMT 1
According to AG magazine Christine Walkden is to be giving us all gardening tips on BBC's 'The One Show' on a regular basis. Now I know that she isn't everybody's cup of tea, but good luck to her.
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Post by 4pygmies on Jan 14, 2008 21:07:36 GMT 1
I agree! I find her chatty style a bit irritating and she is obsessed with eating but she's a really experienced and very practical gardener (and she's sooo not into 'lifestyle' stuff it makes a really pleasant change!)
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Post by mickthecactus on Jan 28, 2008 10:19:58 GMT 1
Who saw Monty Don and "around the world in 80 gardens" last night?
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Post by 4pygmies on Jan 28, 2008 10:23:05 GMT 1
I did! Wasn't it WONDERFUL? What about that beeeeootiful garden full of wondrous cacti and succulents then? I hoped you were watching! Wowowow........ I thought the whole thing was brilliant and I can't wait for the next one...
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I wrote to them and asked why they can't do the same as UKGOLD, when they have 40 minutes for a 30 minute programme. Surely it would be better. I never got a reply. I have kept the odd one on DVD and when reduced down they normally are about 22/23 minutes long. On BBC GW are at least 28/29 minutes long! We're being done here.