On 28/1/08 11:43, in article ,
"Jeff Layman" wrote:

Sacha wrote:
We've just watched this and have enjoyed it so much. The wonderful
alleys of cactus in Mexico and the floating gardens were such a
delight - I'd never heard of the latter at all and aren't they bright
and beautiful. And the dear little, loved and beautifully tended
allotment gardens in the heart of Cuba were inspirational in
themselves.
Just from a brief trailer pic we think we recognised Lotus Land in
California but whatever he's going to show us has started so
promisingly.

I thought that far too much time was spent on architecture (especially the
Luis Barragan stuff - how many shocking pink walls can you look at?), and
far too little time on plants.

If you want an interesting read, try "1001 Gardens you must see before you
die" by Rae Spencer Jones. It covers gardens across the world, and includes
the Mexican gardens from the TV programme. I'm slowly making my way through
all the gardens - at the current rate I will live to 539...

I sympathise with your view but at the same time, it was relevant to include
them, I think. But less time being spent on them, I do agree with.
However, the point surely, was the different things a garden mean to
different people in various parts of the world?
I bought that book for Ray who gave me a very funny look!


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Sacha
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'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our
children.'