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Post by Rosefriend on Jul 29, 2016 7:16:09 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. Thanks for letting me know Ladygardener, - I do miss Beechgrove when it isn't on and somehow even Monty doesn't annoy me these days...just wish someone would buy him some different clothes !! Olaf watches English gardening and Countryfile on a Sunday morning as well - well, if I mail him the TV times!! |
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Post by Tig on Aug 5, 2016 18:55:12 GMT
Beechgrove was on last night, but it isn't on for the next fortnight due to some sporting event - wonder if the same will happen to GW  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Aug 6, 2016 11:41:41 GMT
Both early tomorrow aren't they - at least I am an hour later... The gardening programmes always seem to have to make way for something Tig, don't they... Is it the Olympics this time perhaps?? |
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Post by Tig on Aug 6, 2016 14:25:30 GMT
Yes RF (it was tongue in cheek the reference to a sporting event, there will be a glut of it on TV for the next couple of weeks), fortunately Monty said GW will be on next week, although I found yesterdays episode snooze worthy!
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Post by Ladygardener on Aug 8, 2016 6:35:38 GMT
I ended up ff'ing a good bit of it Tig. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Aug 20, 2016 14:25:56 GMT
I thought Monty said that he was on this week - can't see anything for Sunday though...
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Post by Auricula on Aug 20, 2016 17:43:10 GMT
It was on yesterday and repeated today here Rosefriend, Olympics and Proms b*****ed things about |
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Post by Barbara on Aug 20, 2016 17:48:27 GMT
He was Rosefriend, he was flower arranging, badly. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Aug 20, 2016 18:14:19 GMT
It was on yesterday and repeated today here Rosefriend, Olympics and Proms b*****ed things about He was Rosefriend, he was flower arranging, badly. Thanks Ladies - bugga!!! |
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Post by Tig on Aug 20, 2016 19:05:07 GMT
RF don't worry you didn't miss anything worthy of note in my opinion. Basically how to cut hedges (for the umpteenth time!), a visit to a garden which grows grasses and to Croome Park in Worcester to look at the first garden Lancelot Capability Brown designed (so a lot of expansive landscape), Montys cut flower garden and him cutting some and bunging them in a big jug. Then taking some spent lilies out of a terracotta pot and sticking them in a plastic one to die back, and the terracotta one used for a yellow kniphofia. That was it.
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Post by Auricula on Aug 21, 2016 8:57:49 GMT
Beautifully summed up Tig, it really was a bit of a waste of time Rosefriend, ( especially as he didn't cut the hedges or arrange the flowers well  ) The best bit for me is the "what to do this weekend" but even that was only to cut things back to find places to plant spring bulbs ( didn't even say "mind the roots"  ) |
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Post by maglonian on Aug 21, 2016 17:46:36 GMT
I ended up ff'ing a good bit of it Tig . Only just worked out the 'FF' was fast forward ... not something else. But I guess they mean the same thing. Started watching some Garden Rescue with Charlie Dimmock and the Rich brothers on iPlayer today. Quite an interesting programme |
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Post by Tig on Aug 25, 2016 19:17:31 GMT
Yay, just watched Beechgrove  Not a brilliant episode but twice as good as GW has been recently - should be on BBC2 Sunday morning |
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Post by Rosefriend on Aug 26, 2016 4:42:31 GMT
Yay, just watched Beechgrove Not a brilliant episode but twice as good as GW has been recently - should be on BBC2 Sunday morning Looking forward to it Tig, repeats to start with, then GW, Countryfile and Beechgrove..lovely..!! |
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Post by Tig on Sept 1, 2016 19:29:21 GMT
Beechgrove wasn't as good this week, partly down to them holding a Q & A session in the village hall of the place they were visiting. Will have to hope that the hour long GW tomorrow makes up for it.
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Post by Barbara on Sept 2, 2016 7:32:11 GMT
You'll be lucky, I'm finding it a chore to watch.
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Post by Tig on Sept 2, 2016 10:11:35 GMT
It has been rubbish for several weeks, I am hoping given an hour it have more useful information, although it is getting very late in the season to have extended it to an hour anyway.
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 2, 2016 10:39:58 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Sept 2, 2016 11:53:00 GMT
Very interesting Rosefriend, I'd not heard that but think it's a very good idea. I already know Adam Frost and Frances Tophill through GW and different programmes but don't know Flo Headlam but I think setting time aside for small balconies or city gardens is a very good idea. wendya you might like it too with your balcony. Do you watch it? |
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Post by Auricula on Sept 2, 2016 13:33:56 GMT
Good, I like Adam Frost and Frances Tophill. Wish they'd drop MD though.
They are going a bit overboard in all the gardening media regarding city gardens and tiny plots. Not everyone lives in an urban environment and not everyone has a small garden. When they show large gardens the owners have the incomes ( and help ) to go with it.I would like to see, just occasionally, pieces for people with larger than average gardens with a restricted budget and who don't want just lawns.
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Post by maglonian on Sept 2, 2016 19:27:55 GMT
Wish they'd drop MD though. I'm glad it's not just me. I liked him when he first took over but he's past his best IMO. Nobody should smile that much ... Speaking of gardening on TV ... I wish the rip-off that is SkyTV would show more gardening programmes. The only one I can think they've dome is Show Me Your Garden - which was good. Unless I'm missing out on something I don't know is on |
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Post by Tig on Sept 2, 2016 23:18:55 GMT
I can't cope with the channels I've got without having Sky! Quite enjoyed GW tonight. More variety, couple of bits were not that interesting for me, but may have been for others. Will look forward to seeing Adams garden develop. I do get fed up of seeing MD in one of his ponds, how many people have got big ponds?
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Post by andy on Sept 3, 2016 6:57:16 GMT
Must admit that i really enjoyed GW last night. It's inspired me so much that i thought i'd zoom up to Kew today to have a look at the herbaceous border
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Post by Barbara on Sept 3, 2016 7:21:05 GMT
It was much more interesting last night, I'm looking forward to seeing to Adams garden adventures too. small front gardens are the new thing so that's a good idea too, my son bought a new build on a new estate, they all only have a couple of foot at the front.
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Post by Auricula on Sept 3, 2016 9:32:40 GMT
I enjoyed last night's programme.Wow, what a house Adam has, can't wait to watch his garden develop |
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Post by andy on Sept 4, 2016 9:18:04 GMT
Went to Kew yesterday....i never grow tired of that place.
Anyway, i went to look at the herbaceous border which is still in its infancy compared to Wisley for example.
It was really a border of two halves.....the first bit i came to was quite drab (in my opinion) and was full of pinks and purples....fairly pastel really. However, as you moved down towards the end, it livened up with large drifts of Rudbeckias, Heleniums, Persicaria, Guara and other lovely colourful stuff which is more up my street.
I took some photos on my phone but it's a complete PITA downloading them to here....i'll see what i can do.
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Post by andy on Sept 4, 2016 9:26:35 GMT
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 4, 2016 9:39:20 GMT
I enjoyed GW a lot this morning - wonder if Adam doesn't get his own Programme eventually, renovating the garden etc!! No matter what type of garden, it will fit and interest someone, whatever they show... Kew was marvellous - great pics andy, thanks, - I can imagine the herbaceous border will be magnificent in a couple of years - not bad now either!! |
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Post by Tig on Sept 8, 2016 19:36:13 GMT
Beechgrove wasn't as good this week, mainly because Chris Beardshaw was in the pond faffing about with weeds and water lilies, and then creating planting pockets for marginals. Not many folk have massive ponds. Jim did some tomato tasting RF, interested to know if you've grown the one he really liked, but will wait until you've watched it on Sunday, no spoiler  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 9, 2016 6:05:15 GMT
Beechgrove wasn't as good this week, mainly because Chris Beardshaw was in the pond faffing about with weeds and water lilies, and then creating planting pockets for marginals. Not many folk have massive ponds. Jim did some tomato tasting RF, interested to know if you've grown the one he really liked, but will wait until you've watched it on Sunday, no spoiler Looking forward to it Tig, - anything on tomatoes interest me and with my trades coming in I will probably find myself over the 600 variety mark this autumn. However I think Jim only grows Hybrids, which I don't, so it may just be that I have heard of it...I try to stay up top of the names at least!! |
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