Author Topic: WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE NEW GARDENERS' WORLD? (Read 10569 times)

betula · « **on:** April 04, 2009, 09:26:40 »

I thought it was quite good.

Liked the shed ;D

caroline7758 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2009, 09:31:36 »

Looking forward to this discussion! ;D

I was disappointed. I liked the shed but thought they spent far too much of the programme on it and on the greenhouse, both of which are unrealistic projects for most people. I was looking forward to seeing in some detail how they turned that field into a garden and all the flicking back and forth was a bit irritating and really told me nothing. Amd that "hot andnot" bit at the end.... ::)

Just hope we get more gardening in future!

Twoflower · « **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2009, 09:55:15 »

they've nicked the cool wall from top gear, i didn't like that bit either. I liked the look of the shed but 40 quid for a beat up window?????? ???

flowerofshona2007 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2009, 10:03:05 »

I liked it :)
Was refreshing to see them starting fron scratch and to be honest i think carrying on at Berrysfield would have been a big mistake.
Loved the bit on Malcom and Lynns garden as we live near them and have visited it many times over the years, nice to see genuine people not trying to 'push' their plants or selling stuff !
Hope they show more gardening in real time and we have to remember its not all veggies ;D

manicscousers · « **Reply #4 on:** April 04, 2009, 17:05:56 »

next week's supposed to be more veggies :)

Duke Ellington · « **Reply #5 on:** April 04, 2009, 17:48:24 »

My favourte bit was Alice taking ages to bang in a nail !! Ive been there with my OH holding a bit of wood while I take ages to bang it in!! There must be a knack to it !!

Duke

carbonel11 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 04, 2009, 18:01:51 »

Quite liked it, quite surprised!. Seemed more down to earth, but as others have said am expecting more actual gardening in next episodes.

RSJK · « **Reply #7 on:** April 04, 2009, 18:41:23 »

Was really looking forward to it like caroline i was looking forward to seeing them transform that big open space but after only about 5 minutes in to the programme you see JCB's earth moving equipment and the likes ripping the field up, and posh buildings ( paid for by us licence payers no Doubt ) going up, and why oh why does it take 4 presenters. I hope the programme does improve on last night because it as great potential to be good.

glosterwomble · « **Reply #8 on:** April 04, 2009, 19:46:10 »

I was very surprised no body commented on this last night.

I liked the new programme, some bits annoyed me other bits were good but on the whole I think it is going to be good. I agree that the beaten up windows were stupidly priced at £40 each!!!!!! :o :o :o :o That bloke at the reclamation yard really saw 'Gardener's World' coming! ::)

betula · « **Reply #9 on:** April 04, 2009, 19:56:28 »

A lot of this reclaimed stuff is expensive.I would probably spend a fortune in a place like that as I love all that stuff.

I had better stick to the local skips ;D

I suppose the programme has a budget and I think the buildings looked good.

I should imagine anybody starting from scratch would use a JCB on an area of land that size.It is unrealistic really to think otherwise.

I think this first programme was used to tell the story of the move.

I like the new set up.

Flighty · « **Reply #10 on:** April 04, 2009, 20:02:40 »

I enjoyed it, and think that it will get better!

Hosta · « **Reply #11 on:** April 04, 2009, 20:20:34 »

I liked it ;D

Looking forward to the rest of the series.

Baaaaaaaa · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2009, 02:39:50 »

There was a lot less of the 'arty' shots, mind you there's not much to be arty with !

I'm liking the new start, I think they had gone as far as they could go with Berryfields. (yet more replanting in the Long boarders, reseeding/planting the wildlife area - again, etc). The only way they could have done something new was to rip out something else first.

I think having a range of presenters is good. I for one couldn't bare an hour of Carol (or an hour of Joe) :(.

Yes, the building work was excessive and not representational of the general viewer.

I do hope they don't keep doing those big projects that none of us have the room for, let alone the cash (ie long boarders, wildlife lake, jungle)

BUT what I really missed last night was ... Alys' dog. Where was it ?

Lottie103 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2009, 09:36:02 »

I just watched it on iplayer after reading this thread - really enjoyed it :) I love the idea of a sofa in the shed..... need a shed first tho!

powerspade · « **Reply #14 on:** April 05, 2009, 19:05:21 »

Some parts I liked other parts not too keen but still its the first of the new format so I`ll let them get on with it and see if it grows on me

JJane01 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 05, 2009, 20:20:52 »

I enjoyed it, friendly, funny and interesting. I've just sat with 7-year-old son and husband to watch the first half hour again on the iplayer. I've watched GW for a number of years but it's only over the past 6-7 years that it's resonated properly with me in terms of wanting to garden, and it inspires husband too. For us it's a perfect wind-down moment at the end of the week, and it fits very nicely with a glass of wine.

caroline7758 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 06, 2009, 08:47:33 »

I'm amazedat how positive this thread has been! I reckon a lot ofpeople must have stopped watching! ;D

Froglegs · « **Reply #17 on:** April 06, 2009, 09:46:31 »

It reminded me of the Beechgrove garden,but jury is still out for me until Ive seen a few more programs.

sparklebug · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2009, 10:43:35 »

I quite enjoyed it, Toby looks like he's going to be quite mischievious at times, i was also gobsmacked at the price of the windows and the old stoke city doors.

Can't wait for this week's veggie episode

x

Barnowl · « **Reply #19 on:** April 06, 2009, 17:04:32 »

I stopped watching - couldn't face any more daffodils.

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