David K

The A to Z of TV Gardening

I'm delighted so many of you have found this program so interesting.   

I knew after seeing the first 10 minutes, that this series is going to tick all the boxes for most of us.

Seeds are up

nutcutlet wrote (see)

Hi sam. When responses are posted, the tone that is perceived may not be as the writer intended. Much meaning comes from facial expression and verbal tone, lacking in the written word. I always take this into account when a response seems on the sharp/dismissive side. 

Absolutely true and eloquently put!

Seeds are up

Perhaps it should be remembered that apart from warmth, tomato seedlings need around 14 hours of light each day. This can be provided artificially in the form of 'Grow Lights' .....making it ridiculously uneconomic.

The A to Z of TV Gardening

I would say that some of the footage is from already seen programs....having said that, the format is excellent.

Nice to see Alan T, Monty D, Alys F, Toby B, Chris B, Joe S & Rachel-de T, all under the same roof as it were. 

Seeds are up

sotongeoff wrote (see)

Sorry discodave-bit confused as to what the drought has to do with your tomato efforts

So much of gardening is "whatever works for you"-but if someone asks when do they so tomatoes -now is not the time unless you can provide the correct conditions for growing on-getting ahead start is fine but what happens next?

I will say again germination is the relatively easy part

It has got nothing to do with books or experts but if anyone gets the impression that buy sowing now they will get early crops is in for a big disappointment-experience tells me that.

Far better to wait for another 6/8 weeks at least.

But of course that is just my opinion

Spot on, I would say, Geoff!

The A to Z of TV Gardening

I've just had the pleasure of watching the above (BBC2 0915am - 10.00am). Probably the best BBC gardening program for years...and there it was hidden away & unannounced on this drab Sunday morning.

"Carol Kirkwood takes an alphabetical journey through the world of television gardening, getting inspiration and advice from some of the BBC's most popular gardening presenters and programmes. In this episode, she explores subjects that all begin with the letter A."

*Roll on episode 2, next Sunday morning!

*I believe it's on at a slightly earlier time next Sunday, so maybe worth checking.

What's the weather like in your area?

Tis crazy....more like early April, here in mid-Staffs.

Just about to hang-out some washing, almost forgot how to do it.

while iam potting away l like too listen too my music

martymower wrote (see)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkAb2ym2Y4M

Fork Handles

Had a busy day in the garen today:

What's the weather like in your area?

Nice sunny & crisp start to the day here in Staffordshire......may just venture to take a walk on the beautiful nearby Cannock Chase before lunch.

Carol Klein's, Life in a Cottage Garden

The A to Z of TV Gardening

Happy New Year

Left handed tape measure:

Growing Sweet Peas

Wartime Farm

GW memories 1991

Wyevale...

|Just learned a new trick

Sweet Pea Queries

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Spirit of Chartwell

Hanging basket trial

Clematis 'Bijou'

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