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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 5, 2015 6:14:58 GMT
No you've not Rosefriend It was'nt on this week and won't be on again until 25th July unfortunately. Such a shame. Having said that, there's a new programme starting Wednesday 8th July called The Autistic Gardener on Channel 4. I've set the record button and I think it'll be interesting to see. Channel 4 Features has commissioned ‘The Autistic Gardener’ from betty. The 4x60’ series will follow award-winning gardener Alan Gardner as he leads a team of autistic green fingered amateurs who will use their unique skills to transform neglected gardens across the country. Alan – who himself is diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome– believes that people on the autistic spectrum have a potentially special gift when it comes to creating beautiful spaces. Having worked as a garden designer and horticulturist, he will put together a team of trainees for the series who will work under his expert leadership. The series which will air in 2015 will be full of takeout gardening tips and inspirational designs as these potential gardening professionals and viewers at home learn skills and practical tips from Alan. Love your Garden with AT is on at the moment too although it's very sentimental and some of the planting is a bit iffy I think. |
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Post by Barbara on Jul 24, 2015 7:00:24 GMT
Carol Klien has a new programme starting on BBC2 on Monday night.
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 24, 2015 8:23:32 GMT
Beechgrove is back (am I pleased) and you're a dark horse Amber - Jim meeting the Duchess of Northumberland at Alnwick Gardens - are we going to see you as well perhaps?? |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 24, 2015 8:33:18 GMT
Has anyone been watching The Instant Gardener? The name almost put me off but it has turned out to be a realistic and informative programme with lovely presenters in Helen and Danny. It's on BBC iplayer for anyone who has missed it.
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Post by Tig on Jul 27, 2015 11:07:16 GMT
I watched the first one of the Instant Gardener LG, and wasn't impressed. Too much time spent chatting about the owners life problems, the garden make-over was done when the conditions were far too wet and the quality of the trellis they erected wasn't going to last long in those conditions, I doubt the cement in the posts was ever going to set when the holes were totally water logged. I didn't bother watching the next one.
I loved Beechgrove, and if I ever get chance would love to visit Alnwick - absolutely stunning.
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Post by katey on Oct 1, 2015 10:02:33 GMT
I don't have time (unfortunately) to read all these very Interesting pages, soz!
I can say I watch most TV gardening but my favorite is Monty Don's Gardeners World whee he usually Introduces guests like carol Kline etc.
I need catchup on my recordings.
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 10, 2016 10:33:44 GMT
A date for diaries, Big Dreams Small Spaces starts on BBC2 at 20.00hrs until 21.00hrs Thursday 18th Feb.
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 21, 2016 9:54:56 GMT
It was good to see a gardening programme back on TV. The plot and garden this week were very difficult sites.
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Post by Rosefriend on Feb 21, 2016 10:15:19 GMT
Ladygardener, Barbara, Rosefriend, Tig, Did anyone see the Secret History of the British Garden this morning. Monty was talking about "Shoot" House - that is what is sounded like anyway - does anyone know where or which house is was?? Shute House perhaps?
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Post by Auricula on Feb 21, 2016 10:33:56 GMT
Shute House is near Shaftsbury Dorset ( although it technically might be in Wilts ) Rosefriend, It was Jellicoe's favourite garden  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 22, 2016 7:31:55 GMT
Ladygardener, Barbara, Rosefriend, Tig, Did anyone see the Secret History of the British Garden this morning. Monty was talking about "Shoot" House - that is what is sounded like anyway - does anyone know where or which house is was?? Shute House perhaps? I did'nt see it Rosefriend. |
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Post by bagpuss on Feb 24, 2016 14:08:47 GMT
I have watched that series Rosefriend, I found it very interesting. It looks as though GW will be back on BBC2 at 8.30 pm (I think) on 4 March. According to the March issue of GW magazine, Monty has a new addition, a retriever puppy called Nell! |
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Post by Rosefriend on Feb 24, 2016 14:23:44 GMT
I have watched that series Rosefriend, I found it very interesting. It looks as though GW will be back on BBC2 at 8.30 pm (I think) on 4 March. According to the March issue of GW magazine, Monty has a new addition, a retriever puppy called Nell! I heard on Facebook that he had another dog - that he actually has a few dogs - not just Nigel. I hope that Beechgrove comes back soon as well... |
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 25, 2016 7:45:55 GMT
I have watched that series Rosefriend, I found it very interesting. It looks as though GW will be back on BBC2 at 8.30 pm (I think) on 4 March. According to the March issue of GW magazine, Monty has a new addition, a retriever puppy called Nell! I heard on Facebook that he had another dog - that he actually has a few dogs - not just Nigel. I hope that Beechgrove comes back soon as well... Beechgrove comes back on screen on Thursday 31st March but you'll be able to see it Sunday 3rd April Rosefriend. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Feb 25, 2016 7:57:33 GMT
I heard on Facebook that he had another dog - that he actually has a few dogs - not just Nigel. I hope that Beechgrove comes back soon as well... Beechgrove comes back on screen on Thursday 31st March but you'll be able to see it Sunday 3rd April Rosefriend. Oh, now that is good news Ladygardener, thanks for letting me know!! |
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Post by Ladygardener on Feb 25, 2016 16:01:54 GMT
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Post by Auricula on Mar 5, 2016 11:26:16 GMT
Disappointed in last night's GW  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Mar 6, 2016 9:11:53 GMT
Oddly enough I wasn't - just seen the repeat and I felt that Monty was somehow different - the info was informative, the way he was with the dogs was good, part of garden life.. Yes it is a gardening programme but I enjoyed it - he even has a different jacket on.
One thing I didn't like was the welsh gardens in that they cut all the leaves off the Hellebores - yes, the ill ones but somehow they would have looked so much better if a few leaves had been left - I think so anyway... The cyclamen were beautiful...
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 7, 2016 6:50:59 GMT
I agree with you about the leaves Rosefriend, a lot of work to do but not worth it in terms of result I thought. I thought Joe's bit was a waste of time. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 10, 2016 10:36:12 GMT
Enjoyed Beechgrove again today..
If anyone finds Agretti or land seaweed (Salsola soda) then can I beg a few seeds please - I read recently about it but can't find it here. It is supposed to be great - would love to try it...
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 16, 2016 6:45:37 GMT
Some really good tips from the Dahlia grower in Cumbria on last nights programme.
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Post by Tig on Apr 16, 2016 11:05:03 GMT
I thought so too LG, the bit about squeezing the moisture from the seed head on the plant each day for 10 days, then putting the stems in a vase until the seed heads dried out was interesting. The tip about cutting the sepals off to get a perfect pompom was good to know. Not that I have any intention of showing dahlias  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 18, 2016 7:24:21 GMT
Yes it was Tig, I've grown a lot of pom pom Dahlia as has theinsidegardener but they've not made the proper round ball and often wondered why. Now I know the tricks I will try them this year, I'm going to try the squeezing in order to get seeds too but not until very late in the season as I always dead head to prolong the flowers. It might be easier this year as I'm planning to have a Dahlia bed at the allotment. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 9, 2016 15:54:26 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 10, 2016 7:36:00 GMT
They said at the end of the last programme that they were taking a break unfortunately. I've checked 'tho and they'll be back on this coming Thursday 14th July so you'll be able to see it as usual on Sunday 17th July. I miss it too but we were able to see a bit of the Hampton Court Flower Show last week and Gardeners World is still on. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 10, 2016 9:11:19 GMT
They said at the end of the last programme that they were taking a break unfortunately. I've checked 'tho and they'll be back on this coming Thursday 14th July so you'll be able to see it as usual on Sunday 17th July. I miss it too but we were able to see a bit of the Hampton Court Flower Show last week and Gardeners World is still on. Oh that's OK then - I thought they might have stopped showing it on a Sunday morning Ladygardener,!! Saw Gardeners World - quite a good meal he would have had for his birthday...I'm pleased!! |
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Post by Tig on Jul 10, 2016 15:04:05 GMT
It's been off because of Wimbledon RF - we got to enjoy GW at 10pm last Friday - every garden programme gets shunted about for sport  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 24, 2016 7:39:25 GMT
Ladygardener, Barbara, Rosefriend, Tig, Auricula, bagpuss, No Beechgrove again - sigh !! Well I have just watched Monty and smiled when he said about eating Kohlrabi - use it as a Radish an eat it raw... Mmmmh - well on this side of the water Kohlrabi (both green and purple varieties) are eaten mostly cooked, cut into "sticks", boiled or sautéed in butter and black pepper - a lovely white/cheese/mustard/whatever sauce and Bob's yer uncle... You can obviously eat it raw as well if you want...great in soups etc.
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 29, 2016 6:49:12 GMT
I've tried both ways with the Kohlrabi and did'nt like either, I would'nt grow it again. I miss Beechgrove when it's not on too Rosefriend but it will be on this Sunday as is GW. I wonder if the coverage of the Olympic Games will put our programmes on hold again Rosefriend. |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 29, 2016 6:54:21 GMT
I've tried both ways with the Kohlrabi and did'nt like either, I would'nt grow it again. I miss Beechgrove when it's not on too Rosefriend but it will be on this Sunday as is GW. I wonder if the coverage of the Olympic Games will put our programmes on hold again Rosefriend. I've just had a look Rosefriend. On Sunday 5th August Beechgrove and GW will be on but just check the times as I think they're on earlier than normal. 05.45 and 07.15hrs UK times. |
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