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Post by Tig on Apr 19, 2008 14:44:29 GMT
I enjoyed it - made a few notes as well so learned something. They definitely seem to be making it more applicable to a wider gardening audience, and I didn't spot any arty shots or annoying music  I can put up with Carol, it won't be all her will it Wonder what Monty is up to for six weeks. x Tig |
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Post by Amo on Apr 19, 2008 15:18:14 GMT
I'm only asking why put Carol in because they have a perfectly good presenter in Alys. CPB's proabally right in that they are breaking her in (  ) but what better chance would she have? I must admit that they are covering the 'newbies' to gardening well but as an old hand I enjoyed the reminders too. ;D I have a couple of geraniums in pots, the same as Carol, I'll be splitting them soon!! ;D No idea what Monty's doing.....   |
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Post by prodigal gardener on Apr 19, 2008 15:24:41 GMT
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Post by Amo on Apr 19, 2008 15:44:12 GMT
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Post by Auricula on Apr 19, 2008 17:00:04 GMT
Loved the 1st weeks,didn't like last weeks but enjoyed last nights so hopefully it is back on track Don't like Monty - smug,patronising and controlling in my opinion  Like Joe and Carol but unsure of Alys yet ( or her dog!!) Had to laugh when Monty asked her to help to dig out the shrub, then left her to it while he talked to the camera!! ;D Wish they'd reinstate the weather and what to do this week |
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 19, 2008 18:31:25 GMT
Missed last weeks but am just about to watch this weeks |
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 19, 2008 20:25:55 GMT
Great, I really enjoyed it. Thank goodness for the iplayer though coz I nearly always seem to miss it on friday. I can see Alys becoming quite popluar. Only 2 negative comments from me, Alys needs to slow down her talking a bit though for me, lovely voice though and I wish they would leave the names of plants on screen a little longer. As Amo said some good reminders. Also for me some ideas for plants and planting and some reminders of things I have and had forgetten about. Loved the sensory garden design. Mmmm grasses something I don't have then realised I have a Stippa in a pot Reminded me I have 2 Vibernum Birkwoodii in pots that need planting. Great Garlic that Joe was given, might plant some of my pot frown ones in the garden now. Sounded a good idea to put Onion, Garlic and Shallots in plugs to start them off, must remember that. Loved the Ariculas in those pots on that shelf in the Norfolk garden and the use of the old ladder Loved the green petalled one, Serenity. Great bit of recycling by Carol, cardboard to make modules in seed trays, brill. Think I need some more Rubeckia and definately need that lovely Geum - Marmalade what a lovely apricot colour it was. Liked the idea of the nursery bed that Carol did too. |
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Post by Amo on Apr 19, 2008 20:32:14 GMT
You sat there with a pad and pencil, didn't you!!
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Post by Chuckles on Apr 19, 2008 20:51:04 GMT
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Post by Auricula on Apr 19, 2008 22:27:52 GMT
Loved the rudbeckias and the geum Good idea about dividing trays into modules - clever Carol ;D |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Apr 20, 2008 6:13:36 GMT
I havent watched this for ages - if it has a new look then will take a peek this week If there is a doggy in it now; well that has done it for me - will def tune in |
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Post by Auricula on Apr 20, 2008 10:15:59 GMT
A yappy Jack Russell type thingy - can't wait for it to scratch up seedlings!! |
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Post by Amo on Apr 20, 2008 10:28:09 GMT
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Post by Barbara on Apr 20, 2008 11:33:31 GMT
wasnt alys a producer of the show once?.
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Post by Tig on May 10, 2008 19:05:24 GMT
I enjoyed GW last night, I have a few more plants on my wanted list. The heuchera 'mahogany' looked very attractive, and the bright green one, I think it was called 'Key Lime Pie' or something like that?
Don't think I will bother with the Voodoo Lily if ever I see one!
And the lady and her hostas was interesting, I got the 'recipe' for the garlic wash which I shall be trying. I think Plocket uses it to good effect?
x Tig
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Post by Auricula on May 11, 2008 16:47:11 GMT
It definitely seems to be a programme "on the up". Can't wait for the Chelsea coverage....yummy!! ;D
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Post by Shrubrose on May 11, 2008 17:19:18 GMT
Much more interesting this series, isn't it? Loved the heuchera too Tig. Must look out for some of those. What about that young lad? Confident or what? He'll be worth watching I reckon. Never thought of Joe as a flower arranger but he did ok, didn't he? |
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Post by Tig on May 11, 2008 22:47:00 GMT
The young lad was sooo enthusiastic, I reckon if he doesn't get too distracted by girls he will make a good career out of gardening and design I thought Joe did very well as a flower arranger, quite an architectural creation of colour and form  |
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Post by Amo on May 31, 2008 6:31:12 GMT
Really, really enjoyed last nights program. Calm, relaxed and I felt I was being talked to rather than at as a bystander.
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Post by 4pygmies on May 31, 2008 6:37:27 GMT
I've always enjoyed GW and don't have any criticisms of it really - I thought it was nice to see Simon King getting involved and Joe's allotment section is quite fun - I enjoy the way he justs talks to the camera and is obviously learning as he goes. Carol is great although I wish she wouldn't get so OTT about every single plant..and I like the emphasis on the wild flowers and eco friendly habitats. It makes a nice change to see them not tidying everything to the nth degree.....but that's how I garden so I'm biased ;D I shall miss Monty though.......  |
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Post by Tig on May 31, 2008 15:37:55 GMT
They seem to be coping very well without Monty, I'm not bothered who presents it as long as the content is interesting and informative. Enjoyed it even more last night 'cos OH has bought a HD TV and installed freesat, and guess what was on in HD ;D
x Tig
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Post by Auricula on May 31, 2008 19:55:28 GMT
Very good programme last night |
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) but what better chance would she have? 
I agree with Amo on this one - she is too much. I know she is every knowlegable etc, but she draws me - sorry, cant help it 
I wonder what Monty is up to 
and why is Amo winking - hmmmmm something odd going on. 
