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Post by andy on Nov 18, 2006 17:33:24 GMT
With all the gardening shows on the tele at the moment, which TV gardener do you really rate.
For me, it's got to be Alan Titchmarsh. His enthusiasm is boundless and he presents his shows with humour and knowledge.
About 10 years ago, there was a TV program which had a gardener on called Paul Sturgess who i used to work with. I also spent 3 years working with that "jack the lad" Chris Collins.....we were both trainees with Brighton parks dept.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2006 17:52:26 GMT
Rachel De Thame floats my boat ! I think she's very knowlegeable, along with being very easy on the eye ! I actually think Monty's alright but I really don't like Joe Swift. He's probably a really nice guy but I find him monotone and dull ! Chris Beardshaw is too dumpy, very unphotogenic, ginger and a bit on the tubby side of lardy  FA x |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2006 17:54:04 GMT
Hi Andy - I agree with you - a few years ago, when I "discovered" gardening, I watched How to be a Gardener - bought the books and videos and have read/played over and over. his enthusiasm is definately infectious - in those days my OH recorded every gardening program on TV and I watched them when I came home from work but now I prefer to garden or read, rather than watch TV. Can't remember the names of all the people I watched, but AT was def my inspiration. I also have some Geoff Hamilton books and have seen a few of his repeats on TV but think I would have loved him, if I had been into gardening then.
Regards - PA
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Post by lottielady on Nov 18, 2006 18:02:00 GMT
Chris Beardshaw is too dumpy, very unphotogenic, ginger and a bit on the tubby side of lardy FA x  I can't believe you said that!!! LLx |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2006 18:03:32 GMT
But it's true ! FA x |
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Post by lottielady on Nov 18, 2006 18:06:44 GMT
He is none of the things you said and I'm stressing that he is not a ginger! C'mon outside...  LLX |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2006 18:07:58 GMT
Ok, so he's not strictly "ginger". He is short and fat though.
FA x
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Post by lottielady on Nov 18, 2006 18:11:51 GMT
Well if he is over 5'6" then he is tall enough for me! But fat....oh no he's not fat! LLx |
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Post by andy on Nov 18, 2006 18:16:20 GMT
Hi Andy - I agree with you - a few years ago, when I "discovered" gardening, I watched How to be a Gardener - bought the books and videos and have read/played over and over. his enthusiasm is definately infectious - in those days my OH recorded every gardening program on TV and I watched them when I came home from work but now I prefer to garden or read, rather than watch TV. Can't remember the names of all the people I watched, but AT was def my inspiration. I also have some Geoff Hamilton books and have seen a few of his repeats on TV but think I would have loved him, if I had been into gardening then. Regards - PA And anyone with a picture of David Gilmour as their avatar is ok by me too !!! ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2006 18:20:29 GMT
Oh dear - just looked at your Av - am talking to a football supporter !!!!!!  ;D ;D |
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Post by Plocket on Nov 18, 2006 18:35:22 GMT
I have to agree that Chris Beardshaw looks lovely and I like Andy Sturgeon too. But I like ATs down to earth matey cheerfulness. I can't really decide!!!
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 18, 2006 18:51:39 GMT
I think it depends on who was on the TV when we all started to get interested in gardening. For me it was Geoff Hamilton and he has had a seriously big influence on how and why I garden. I usually try to make things myself out of recycled stuff, I always garden with wildlife in mind and I try to be as eco friendly as I can. I still think GH's designs for his various gardens are hard to beat even after all these years. He was definitely an inspiration for me and even now when I try something new I always run it past GH's standards in my head. His ideas and work has shaped all TV gardening ever since. I wonder what he would have made of some of the more extreme ideas _ I bet he'd have enjoyed quite a few of them actually (and had a go at making some of the sculptures etc)!
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Post by Chuckles on Nov 18, 2006 19:07:31 GMT
For me it's a joint first Geoff Hamleton and Alan Titchmarsh. Both had/have a very special, natural, easy going way about them and ther approach to gardening, Geoff was very passionate about every aspect of gardening and Alan has a passion too with a splash of humour thrown in.
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 18, 2006 20:09:40 GMT
Geoff Hamilton Alan Titchmarsh and Bob Flowerdew... all heroes of mine, but my dad started me off with veg and my mum with flowers so their influence came late, when I was already deeply addicted!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2006 21:56:30 GMT
Alan Titchmarsh was my mentor when I first took up gardening seriously and I still use some of the techniques I learnt from him, the rest have been adapted or picked up elsewhere but he is definitly the one I started with. If I had to feed the inhabitants of a desert island and needed to takes somebody who could do a planting scheme as well though, it would definitly be Rachel du Thame ;D First veggie gardening book was the Geoff Hamilton one and it goes to the plot with me while the HDRA one stays at home (it's new) and the Veg Expert has been lost  PS calling Andy a football fan is a contravention of the Trades Description Act ;D And one final edit - Tis Syd everytime ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2006 23:03:49 GMT
PS calling Andy a football fan is a contravention of the Trades Description Act
Oops - am I finally being modded !!!! But, I like him ( and anyone that likes DG) so if he is not a football fan, that is OK by me !!! Just his av is a bit misleading !!!! Or is it some in joke re his team not being good - am a self confessed footie thickie but live with a boring "expert " but, too proud to ask him!!!!
Take care - PA
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2006 23:19:42 GMT
Tis a slight aside at his choice of football team from a true football fan ;D
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Post by magrich on Nov 18, 2006 23:33:03 GMT
I have to admit that I really can't choose between Geoff Hamilton and Alan T. They both manage to pass on enthusiasm and knowledge without being patronising, and while AT is a yorkshireman , and therefore very keen on saving the pennies, I think most of my best money saving tips came from Geoff.
It was Geoff who told me about collecting seeds, getting 'free' carnations from bought bunches, making cloches from plastic and bits of hose pipe etc.. I still get thrilled when I see an old GW on sky with Geoff on it.
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Post by Dr Bill on Nov 19, 2006 10:26:27 GMT
Tis a slight aside at his choice of football team from a true football fan ;D I presume your particular hole is in Lincolnshire. I have only become keen on gardening recently, but I did watch TV gardening programmes in my younger days and enjoyed Geoffrey Smith's programmes. By no stretch of the imagination could he have been called organic. I seem to remember he sloshed chemicals about all over the place. I particularly remember him fumigating a greenhouse once - I think the ozone layer must have been reduced by 20% on that day  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2006 16:21:49 GMT
Hi everyone, my favourite gardeners are rachel de thame, monty don, carol and titchmarsh and sarah raven.
i have to say im not keen on christine walkden
if i had to choose just one it would have to be alan titchmarsh!
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Nov 19, 2006 16:35:19 GMT
Doesn't anyone remember Percy Thrower then ;D When I was a youngster he used to visit the Blue Peter garden...sigh...but in those days I was more interested in Bleep and Booster. Geoff Hamilton was wonderful, but sadly he's no longer with us. Now, if you twisted my arm and insisted I chose a favourite, I suppose it would have to be Carol...but to be honest I like them all...mostly. Mr Gavin I can appreciate as a Modern Landscape artist, although not (so far) to my taste. |
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Post by Plocket on Nov 19, 2006 19:03:59 GMT
I remember Percy Thrower on Blue Peter - dad has some of his gardening books too. I don't remember Bleep and Booster though - who are they?
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Post by Dr Bill on Nov 19, 2006 20:35:25 GMT
I remember Percy Thrower on Blue Peter - dad has some of his gardening books too. I don't remember Bleep and Booster though - who are they? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2006 8:10:17 GMT
I remember watching Percy Thrower on Blue Peter  My favourite, still is Alan Titchmarsh  |
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Post by Plocket on Nov 20, 2006 11:48:14 GMT
I remember Percy Thrower on Blue Peter - dad has some of his gardening books too. I don't remember Bleep and Booster though - who are they? Thanks DrBill - I don't remember them though!! |
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Post by piggingardener on Nov 20, 2006 12:15:16 GMT
Does anyone remember Gardening Today from Kings Heath Park with Bob Price and Cyril Fletcher?? They were very entertaining.
My favourite has to be Mr T. I like Carol Klein too and was a big fan of Geoff Hamilton.
PG
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Post by piggingardener on Nov 20, 2006 12:16:12 GMT
Oh - and Chris Beardshaw of course!! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2006 14:34:56 GMT
The best gardener ever seen on tv has got to be Geoff Hamilton. His knowledge was beyond compare and the fact that he spoke to his audience in a way that even the most novice gardener could understand, was wonderful. I have videos of all his programmes and most of his books, but what would please me most would be to see his programmes re-run on television, so that new gardeners could see what an inspiration he was. I loved him to bits! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2006 16:00:22 GMT
I have to agree G H was my fav, and show me the person who does'nt like A T. Has anyone read the item in T V Mag,) about a series, on next Thursday BBC 2, 9.PM "Growing Out Of Trouble" in which M D,sets out to turn around the lives of a group of young offenders and drug addicts by getting them to work on the land. Will this work I wonder? Comments please Joan  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2006 23:56:54 GMT
I liked Geoff Hamilton.....also like Alan Titchmarshes cheeky presenting style. He does make me chuckle. Not fussed on Carol Klein or Charlie Dimmock. I did like the Beechgrove garden's Jim and Walter....like watching the Laurel and Hardy of gardening.  |
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