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Post by Plocket on Jan 27, 2008 22:01:18 GMT
Did you see it? I thought it was FANTASTIC, and even OH enjoyed it. I'm keen to visit Mexico and Cuba now. What really made the programme for me was the variety of gardens and gardening he was showing. Wonderful stuff - I can't wait for next week  |
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Post by Amo on Jan 27, 2008 22:06:49 GMT
It was really quite good. I'd love to go to the Edward James one.
I've finaly discovered what it is that bugs me about MD. I want to iron his clothes and I hate ironing! Why is he so scruffy!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2008 22:58:15 GMT
personally an un-ironed toff 's better than no toff at all, don't get bbc here!!!!!
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 28, 2008 7:55:51 GMT
Damm missed it  OH hogs the TV controls in our house so I very rarely get a look in. BBC I Player springs to mind while I have my lunch today |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 28, 2008 7:56:34 GMT
Mmm the clothes don't bother me too much. He'd look a bit of an idiot walking around gardens, smelling soil and stuff if he wore a suit!!! ;D
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Post by carolann on Jan 28, 2008 9:09:19 GMT
I really enjoyed it also, loved the James garden and all the concret towers. Next week its
Australia & New Zealand cant wait.
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Post by Plocket on Jan 28, 2008 9:17:08 GMT
I know, the preview looked great! I do hope they are going to publish a book to go with the series - I'd buy it |
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Post by borderbabe on Jan 28, 2008 9:48:39 GMT
I thought it was brilliant - loved the section in Cuba and the community gardens - wish I could get the love straight rows on my lottie! I knew about Edward James as being in the south I'm not far from West Dean House near Chichester where every year they have the Totally Tomato fesitival - keep promising to go and never make it - too much to do in the garden!
Plocket - yes there is a book and an offer in Feb's GW magazine.
Chuckles - the prog is going to be repeated at 7pm on Tuesday if you can get hold of the remote!
I'm pleased he's gone to the unusual and unheard of gardens. Looking forward to next week!
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Post by 4pygmies on Jan 28, 2008 10:21:43 GMT
I LOVED it! Really interesting, informative, inspirational and a bit different. I thought it was fascinating to see the Barrigan gardens - I'd never heard of him - and it makes you realise that Diarmuid Gavin is not quite as innovative as he would like us to believe.... I loved the whole ethos of the vegetable gardens in Cuba and thought the Cacti Botanic Garden was absolutely glorious. (Run out of superlatives now.... ;D) Can't wait for the next one..
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Post by purplejulia on Jan 28, 2008 10:30:08 GMT
Damm missed it OH hogs the TV controls in our house so I very rarely get a look in. BBC I Player springs to mind while I have my lunch today Don't worry Chuckles, it's repeated on Tuesday at 7pm on BBC2. I watched some of it and OH wanted to turn over so I will record or watch it on Tuesday. PJ |
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Post by snowowl on Jan 28, 2008 11:33:46 GMT
I realy enjoyed it to but im always interested in other countrys there way of life and the gardening aspect was a real good idea.
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Post by Barbara on Jan 28, 2008 18:09:44 GMT
i enjoyed it as well so it looks like 10 out of 10, its good to see a different aspect on gardening. would'nt fancy trying to keep the jungle out of my garden, would you.  but why was the seed seller in cuba behind bars, they cant be that expensive can they? |
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Post by Amo on Jan 28, 2008 18:10:43 GMT
personally an un-ironed toff 's better than no toff at all, don't get bbc here!!!!! My opinion is just that, my opinion. Please don't tell me I have to curb it here or anywhere. |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 28, 2008 18:30:18 GMT
Of course you don't have to curb it Amo - we're all entitled to our opinions |
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Post by Yakram on Jan 28, 2008 20:25:24 GMT
The written word strikes again - I thought that "don't get BBC here" meant that BBC2 is not receivable in SW France, not as perceived.
Let sleeping dogs lie, please.
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 28, 2008 21:23:01 GMT
I thought it was brilliant - loved the section in Cuba and the community gardens - wish I could get the love straight rows on my lottie! I knew about Edward James as being in the south I'm not far from West Dean House near Chichester where every year they have the Totally Tomato fesitival - keep promising to go and never make it - too much to do in the garden! Plocket - yes there is a book and an offer in Feb's GW magazine. Chuckles - the prog is going to be repeated at 7pm on Tuesday if you can get hold of the remote! I'm pleased he's gone to the unusual and unheard of gardens. Looking forward to next week! Damm missed it OH hogs the TV controls in our house so I very rarely get a look in. BBC I Player springs to mind while I have my lunch today Don't worry Chuckles, it's repeated on Tuesday at 7pm on BBC2. I watched some of it and OH wanted to turn over so I will record or watch it on Tuesday. PJ Thanks BB and PJ I'll try and get the controls  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 28, 2008 21:25:50 GMT
oooo you lucky people ....here in Germany I don't receive all of this....blimey whatever it is causes a lot of unease.....don't think that I want it though.........
Rf
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2008 21:55:46 GMT
i thought it was wonderful.
i was in front of the TV having to watch Top gear with OH.
i moaned and moaned coz i dont like it and then i saw this programme advertised. i was a happy bunny as OH got his cars and then i got to watch art!!!! and gardens. my two favourite past times.
xxxx
im looking foreward to next week.
xxxx
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Post by Barbara on Jan 29, 2008 8:37:19 GMT
oooo you lucky people ....here in Germany I don't receive all of this.......... Rf cant you watch it on the internet with the bbc i player RF |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 29, 2008 8:47:48 GMT
No Barbara I can't as they can see through my IP address that I don't live in the UK.
There is supposed to be an International version of the " iplayer" coming out at some point...I hope that I can download that.
RF
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Post by Amo on Jan 29, 2008 10:33:04 GMT
Apologies to Sandra if I did read it wrong but the syntax is confusing and harsh with exclamation marks too. May be it's because I have come over from the other site where 'my way or no way' seems to be the order.  I'm sure the Beeb will not miss out on an opportunity to sell you all the book and DVD very soon either! ;D |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 29, 2008 12:00:20 GMT
must watch it tonight when it's repeated, sounds good. ;D
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 29, 2008 12:29:06 GMT
Oh yes LNG I must remember it's on tonight , I've booked having control of the remote I watched about 12 mins of it on BBC I player this morning, it does look interesting and obviously shows some very different gardening styles I didn't realise there will be 10 programmes |
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Post by Auricula on Feb 2, 2008 16:32:53 GMT
I enjoyed it although I thought it was more of a travelogue than a garden programme. Mind you I think that MD is far more of a presenter than he is a gardener.We are using the series to inform where we are going to go on future holidays ( definitely Central America ) and with that in mind can't wait for the one on India where we're going next year.Am looking forward to the rest of the series |
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Post by Plocket on Feb 4, 2008 8:53:48 GMT
I enjoyed last nights programme but didn't think it was as diverse as the first one. I loved it when he leaped on that New Zealand plant though, and then crawled around with the lens |
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Post by Amo on Feb 4, 2008 9:30:49 GMT
You can see where the dificulty in defining 'What is a Garden' is though.
There was a modified/managed type parkland classed as a garden and a sculputural space. I loved the Dame's garden and the one at the end in NZ. Both these are gardens that seemed to evolve and grow.
And judging by the amount of macro photos posted on here, we're not the only ones going around with a magnifying lens!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Dutchy on Feb 4, 2008 18:34:12 GMT
;D
OOps cought with our noses down ;D
I loved that Australian garden that the younger of those two ladies made.
And I loved it when she said she just plonked plants in and Monty told her that that was what the best gardeners did.
Whohee away with the difficult drawings of things that will look different anyhow.
Once I am ready a photo will be enough of a "plan" there need to be.
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Post by Jardack on Feb 5, 2008 20:34:48 GMT
I've only watched part of it so far, but I did like that private garden with all the red rocks. It is totally different from anything I have in my garden tho! Didn't like all the spider close ups tho  Jardack |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Feb 7, 2008 16:51:24 GMT
I didn't enjoy the first prog...buut really liked the second one, especially in NZ...The garden with all the native plants in was fab..I'd love to visit it ;D (with my trusty hand lens...)
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Post by Barbara on Feb 11, 2008 15:16:08 GMT
i thought last nights programme was more like a history/ travel prog. than a gardening one.
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OH hogs the TV controls in our house so I very rarely get a look in. BBC I Player springs to mind while I have my lunch today 
