"Charles" wrote in message

I think, though, that the point John was making was that the claim
regarding Don Burke knowing nothing about plants was quite clearly rot,

But it's astounding how often his TV prog says of any plant it features
"plant in full sun" and so oftent aht is just not the correct advice.

I now look for such sillies or similar on his show and am seldom
disappointed.

And havve you never noticed how "Gardening Australia" will feature a
subject/topic/plant on one week and Don will do the same in the next week?

"Fran" wrote:
"Charles" wrote in message

I think, though, that the point John was making was that the claim
regarding Don Burke knowing nothing about plants was quite clearly
rot,

But it's astounding how often his TV prog says of any plant it
features "plant in full sun" and so oftent aht is just not the correct
advice.

Fair enough....I never watch his show so I can't comment except to say that
such occurances do not (in themselves) mean he (Burke) knows nothing about
plants...just that there are clearly production issues regarding fact
checking with the show.

Charles
--
If some days are diamonds &
Some days are stone --
Then some days I live in a quarry!!

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"Fran" wrote:

"Charles" wrote in message

I think, though, that the point John was making was that the claim
regarding Don Burke knowing nothing about plants was quite clearly rot,

But it's astounding how often his TV prog says of any plant it features
"plant in full sun" and so oftent aht is just not the correct advice.

For where, though? Might be full sun in Melbourne, but need shade in the
tropics. That's the problem with nationwide shows -- they have to be general.
I find GA a bit dull sometimes, when they talk about peonies or the troubles
of sandy or alkaline soil, but these are plainly very useful segments for some
gardeners.

--
Chookie -- Sydney, Australia
(Replace "foulspambegone" with "optushome" to reply)

"Life is like a cigarette -- smoke it to the butt." -- Harvie Krumpet

"Fran" writes:
But it's astounding how often his TV prog says of any plant it features
"plant in full sun" and so oftent aht is just not the correct advice.

I haven't noticed, but I wonder whether it's a case of what works in
Melbourne might not be good for Brisbane? e.g., full sun might be ideal
for some spring flowers in southern states, yet they'd find it too hot
nearer the tropics. Perhaps the presenters forget this is a BIG country?

And havve you never noticed how "Gardening Australia" will feature a
subject/topic/plant on one week and Don will do the same in the next week?

I hadn't, no, but I'll blame that on my short attention span. I have
noticed it on Today Tonight and A Current Affair, just minutes apart.
I will pay closer attention over the next few weeks, before they both
end.
--
John Savage (news address invalid; keep news replies in newsgroup)

John Savage wrote:

I haven't noticed, but I wonder whether it's a case of what works in
Melbourne might not be good for Brisbane? e.g., full sun might be
ideal for some spring flowers in southern states, yet they'd find it
too hot nearer the tropics. Perhaps the presenters forget this is a
BIG country?

Yes indeed. Out here (western Qld) it is almost too hot now to plant
seedlings in the garden. No matter how moist the soil the small root
systems just can't take up enough moisture to keep 'em alive.

One day I might experiment with that spray that retards transporation.

Charles
--
If some days are diamonds & Some days are stone --
Then some days I live in a quarry!!